minutemen1776
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I've been looking at revolvers more lately. I'm more of a semiauto shooter, but I somehow feel compelled to have a couple of revolvers as well. Right now, though, I just have a Ruger Single-Six. Over the last 10 years or so, I've owned at least 10 DA revolvers of various makes, mostly chambered in .38/.357. I've parted with them all, mainly because I don't care for a DA trigger pull. This seems to be true whether I'm shooting a gritty Taurus trigger or a nicely smoothed S&W DA revolver.
Anyway, I've decided to bypass DA revolvers this time. I generally like SA revolvers (like my Single-Six), but I've never cared for the big three-pound horse pistols (OK, I'm exaggerating a bit) like the Ruger Blackhawk. On the other hand, I've read that the 50th Anniversary .357 Blackhawk was made on a smaller frame and is considerably smaller/lighter than typical Blackhawks. Maybe this is just the ticket for me. I know I'm 4-5 years behind on the Anniversary Blackhawks, but several are still out there to buy. From what I've seen, these were made rather well, and most who bought them seem to like them.
For those who have a 50th Anniversary .357 Blackhawk, are you happy with it? Also, is there an appreciable difference between the size/weight of it versus the full-frame Blackhawks? IS there anything else I should know about these guns? Thanks!
Anyway, I've decided to bypass DA revolvers this time. I generally like SA revolvers (like my Single-Six), but I've never cared for the big three-pound horse pistols (OK, I'm exaggerating a bit) like the Ruger Blackhawk. On the other hand, I've read that the 50th Anniversary .357 Blackhawk was made on a smaller frame and is considerably smaller/lighter than typical Blackhawks. Maybe this is just the ticket for me. I know I'm 4-5 years behind on the Anniversary Blackhawks, but several are still out there to buy. From what I've seen, these were made rather well, and most who bought them seem to like them.
For those who have a 50th Anniversary .357 Blackhawk, are you happy with it? Also, is there an appreciable difference between the size/weight of it versus the full-frame Blackhawks? IS there anything else I should know about these guns? Thanks!