Finally joined the Blackhawk Club.

[IlikeSA]

Love the photo Frulk!

 

[ontarget]

Ok, so I was able to put 70 rounds through her today. I had 20 Federal 158 SJFPs and 50 handloads that were 158 LSWC over a load of Bullseye that I can't remember off the top of my head, but noticeably softer shooting than the Federal loads.
I was a bit worried about that front sight showing signs of being filed, but turns out it is spot on.
My only other experience with a Blackhawk was years ago with a 44 mag, and I don't remember liking it much.
I have 2 Single Sixes and a Wrangler so I'm familiar with the Ruger manual of arms as compared to my SAA clones.
This Blackhawk did not disappoint. I'm very glad I grabbed it.
Bottom bullseyes are the Federal loads, the top are my hand loads, and the middle are mixed 1 handed shooting.
I need to color the front sight, because it was hard to pick up being bare metal.
Looking forward to many years of enjoyment from this one.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

nice blackhawk! these things are built like brick outhouses, making used ones good bets. there is probably no better, lower 48, field and forest, centerfire revolver than a ruger blackhawk 357/38, except one that comes with a 9mm cylinder for ammo scrounging.

I have a real like for blackhawks. They are just, yeah!
That's an old picture of mine when I first got it. Early 70's with 7.5" barrel.
It has a turn line on it now also but not quite like Fraulk's. Mine likes 180 gr XTPs with heavy 2400 loads.
Good choice OP and it will do you well.
Edit to add: Your target has Blackhawk written all over it.

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

I think I would’ve broke my arm reaching for my wallet. Really great score!

 

[Tallball]

Nice score!

I have two and like them a lot.

I got lucky and a 9mm conversion cylinder from ebay works just fine.

 

[cfullgraf]

Nice.
4⅝ is my favorite barrel. They are scarce.
I bought a new 4⅝ in 45colt for #1 son when he turned 21.....should have got one for myself too!

I'm not big fan of single action pistols but I'll agree 4-5/8" is a good barrel length.

I have Blackhawks chambered in 45 Colt and 357 Mag/9mm convertible that have 4-5/8" barrels. They are fun to shoot. It is a good barrel length.

I also have a 5-1/2" 44 Special Blackhawk. The barrel is a bit longer than the previous mentioned Blackhawks but not really an issue with the low pressure rounds.

I have a 7-5/8" barrel 45 Colt barrel. It is accurate but a bit muzzle heavy due to the barrel length. Graet for times when you have to circle the wagons and can shoot from fixed positions.

Unfortunately, I have not mastered the art of shooting a single action pistol. I make sure the grip frames of my Ruger Blackhawks will accept a set of Pachmayr Presentation grips. The addition of the Pachmayr grips make the Blackhawks fun to shoot for me. (Note:, the 7-5/8" 45 Colt Blackhawk had the grip frame change to standard "plowhandle" from a Bisley grip frame. No, the Bisley grip frame is not for sale.)

For the OP, enjoy your addition to the Blackhawk club.

 

[Riomouse911]

Very cool! The nice thing about the Blackhawk is they always seem to be available somewhere, they last forever and they don’t often command the crazy prices that other revolvers have been getting.

I bought a Vaquero in .45 Colt ages ago, and a Single Six .22, but like you I was later to the “official” Blackhawk party. I did get a nice flattop.44 Spl. and a .41 Mag, and later a Bisley .32 Single Six, so I guess you can say I’m a bit hooked.

Congrats on a great gun, you’re going to like it.

Stay safe.

 

[LaneP]

Congrats on grabbing a solid six gun. Bought mine used in .45C about 15 years ago. At that time the LGS wanted to move it out of his case and insisted on giving me $50 off his price ($275) because it had a small spot of rust on the front sight, that I didn't even notice and he pointed out. They are built like tanks.

 

[Armored farmer]

Ok, so I was able to put 70 rounds through her today. I had 20 Federal 158 SJFPs and 50 handloads that were 158 LSWC over a load of Bullseye that I can't remember off the top of my head, but noticeably softer shooting than the Federal loads.
I was a bit worried about that front sight showing signs of being filed, but turns out it is spot on.
My only other experience with a Blackhawk was years ago with a 44 mag, and I don't remember liking it much.
I have 2 Single Sixes and a Wrangler so I'm familiar with the Ruger manual of arms as compared to my SAA clones.
This Blackhawk did not disappoint. I'm very glad I grabbed it.View attachment 1083722
Bottom bullseyes are the Federal loads, the top are my hand loads, and the middle are mixed 1 handed shooting.
I need to color the front sight, because it was hard to pick up being bare metal.
Looking forward to many years of enjoyment from this one.

Oooh
I.like that.group in the upper right.....that's a keeper.

 

[Bartojc]

Nice find.

I passed on a reasonably priced BH in .357 a few weeks ago. Momentary lapse in my reasoning power no doubt. I just been spending more than my share recently and needed to pump the brakes a little.

Looks like you have found a keeper.

Can you share your LGS in MI ?

-Jeff

 

[ontarget]

Can you share your LGS in MI ?

My 2 favorites are Imperial Gunworx in Sparta. (They have a presence on Armslist too.)
And WWC Armory in Rockford.
There is a new start up LGS called Shattucks Great Outdoors that's south of Ionia. Young guy just getting going. He's got some pretty good prices.
There are a couple in Mt. Pleasant I like too.
I get around the whole State so I stop in lots of them.

 

[ECVMatt]

That is a great deal on a great gun! The targets look good to me. I have a .357 BH with a 9MM cylinder and it is a rugged shooter. It is OK with the 9MM and great with the .357. Everyone needs a BH or two in the collection and like others have said they are affordable and pretty indestructible.

Congrats!

 

[barnfrog]

It shows a turn line on the cylinder, but no headstamp marks on the recoil shield so if it was fired alot I'm thinking it was just factory loads or mild handloads.

The turn line is normal on Blackhawks. If you watch the cylinder latch as you pull the hammer back, it pops back up as soon as the cylinder has moved past the notch, so the turn line is pretty much unavoidable. From the Ruger manual: "The revolver has a cylinder latch that locks the rotation of the cylinder before a shot is fired. This cylinder latch rides on the outside circumference of the cylinder where the stop notches are cut in the cylinder. The cylinder latch is designed to leave a line around the outside of the cylinder between the notches. This is normal and is an indication that your revolver is funtioning properly."

 

[GeoDudeFlorida]

The turn line is normal on Blackhawks. If you watch the cylinder latch as you pull the hammer back, it pops back up as soon as the cylinder has moved past the notch, so the turn line is pretty much unavoidable. From the Ruger manual: "The revolver has a cylinder latch that locks the rotation of the cylinder before a shot is fired. This cylinder latch rides on the outside circumference of the cylinder where the stop notches are cut in the cylinder. The cylinder latch is designed to leave a line around the outside of the cylinder between the notches. This is normal and is an indication that your revolver is funtioning properly."

Translation: "We couldn't fix it so now it's a 'feature'."

 

[45 Dragoon]

Translation: "We couldn't fix it so now it's a 'feature'."

Exactly!!! Lol!!
That's also just for NM Rugers, 3 screw Rugers should be "ring free" . . . like a Colt.

Mike

 

[barnfrog]

Translation: "We couldn't fix it so now it's a 'feature'."

What? Are you questioning their assertion that their engineers intentionally decided to create a cylinder locking system that mars the outside of the cylinder with an unsightly line scribed in the bluing? I just blindly accepted their claim and assumed they did that so everyone's BH would have that cool, weathered look after only 50 rounds fired.