New Vaquero

wgf · Apr 14, 2021

Just got a “new to me” 3.75” Talo 44 magnum. This is the only bird’s head grip I have ever shot. I like it. I compared it to my 5.5” Bisley and I can’t say I prefer one grip over the other. I really like the compact size of the 44. I did not shoot the Talo quite as well but I am about 100% sure that is because I have not painted the rear of the front sight orange yet. I noticed myself constantly having to re acquire the front sight in the dim light. I shot at 10 yards using warm 38 specials in the Bisley and warm 44 specials in the Talo.

Riomouse911 · Apr 14, 2021

Neat gun!

I’ve never shot a birdshead grip. How does that grip rock in your hand, more than the Bisley or less?

Stay safe.

HarryB · Apr 14, 2021

I recently got the birdshead 44 as well. I absolutely love the grip. Not that bad will full magnums, but you can do Specials easily. Like that leather you have for her.

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Pat Riot · Apr 14, 2021

That’s a good looking revolver.
I had a Vaquero .45 Colt Birdshead that I bought in 2005. I didn’t care for the way it felt when shooting it and sold it a few years ago. Right after that I saw that I could have switched out the grip frame with a little work and could’ve kicked myself for selling it. Oh well. Someone got s nice revolver. I doubt I put 200 rounds through it.

I have two stainless Vaqueros and I blacked out the rear sight and took a jewelers file to the rear of the front sight to knock the shine off of it. Maybe that might help yours @wgf

halfmoonclip · Apr 14, 2021

Wow, nice compact revo. Think I'd use .44 Specials; that small grip makes my hand hurt just looking.
Moon

wgf · Apr 14, 2021

Rio, I was surprised. The bird’s head does not rock. My hands maybe slightly bigger than average. I can hold the Bisley and bird’s head equally well.

wgf · Apr 14, 2021

I will be blackening the rear notch and painting the back of the front post orange.
I have not shot magnums with it yet but I don’t think it will hurt, based on how well it fits my hand. I had a 5.5” Super Blackhawk that I just sold, so I know what 44 magnums in a Ruger SA feel like.

JeffG · Apr 15, 2021

Nice score! I have the 44 birdshead Vaquero, and like my midrange semi wadcutter. Sometimes I like to wake up the range....

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