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TNT · Mar 4, 2005

I picked up this used Ruger Blackhawk in .357 with 6.5" barrel today for $225. It's in mint condition.

This is my first Blackhawk and hopefully not my last. It also looks good next to the Single Six.

MountainPeak · Mar 4, 2005

Congrats.!!

happy old sailor · Mar 4, 2005

great. if i had been there a few minutes before you, you would not have this damn fine handgun. for $200, i will take several. anyhow, congrast on the BH, you will enjoy it.

stans · Mar 5, 2005

You did good! I don't own any Blackhawks, but I do have a Mark II Gov't Target Model, a GP-100, and a Super Redhawk and all have been great shooters for me. Really wouldn't part with them either. Some don't like Rugers, but mine have been and continue to be great.

BlkHawk73 · Mar 5, 2005

great gun. A .357 Ruger SA is the only one I don't have that I want. That'll be a changin' later this year gauranteed. have shot 'em and they're just a really fun gun to shoot. Lke the longer bbl on yours as well. hope you enjoy it!

TNT · Mar 5, 2005

I loaded up some Winchester 110gr .357 loads and it's a very nice to shoot. Very managable.

I also tried some 158gr 38 Special Winchester Cowboy loads. This is going to be a very fun gun.

It is a bit front heavy.

dasmi · Mar 5, 2005

Aw man I'm jealous.

TooTaxed · Mar 5, 2005

You got a good deal!

But check for barrel leading after firing .38-Spl lead bullet loads...my particular .357 Blackhawk in stainless steel will lead up in a single cylinder load. So, I fire only copper-plated or jacketed bullets in it...

TNT · Mar 5, 2005

I'll keep an eye out for the lead when shooting the cowboy loads. I only did a quick test shoot and fired 6 rnds of .357 and only 2 rnds of the 38 Special Cowboy loads just for comparison. It's a keeper.

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