Flattop 45 convertible or single seven 327mag

[Barbaroja]

I’ve got the opportunity to purchase a stainless Ruger Blackhawk flattop in 45colt/45acp. Or a ruger single seven in 327 mag which would you choose? I cast and reload everything so ammo isn’t a factor. Leaning towards the Blackhawk as I’ve got a blued 44spl flattop that I adore but I’ve also been wanting a single seven. The trouble is they are both guns I always said I would buy should I come across them. Well here they both are and now I must choose. Both well priced too, Blackhawk is new single seven is used but in great condition.
Thoughts?

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I think I would do the Single Seven as they likely are harder to find and will possibly stay that way.
Can't go wrong with the LC either though. Tough call.

 

[ontarget]

Wow, I'm on the hunt for both of those myself. I would probably go with the Single Seven because I do already have several 45 Colt revolvers (just not a Blackhawk). And the 32 cal Single actions seem to be much harder to come by.

 

[cfullgraf]

Yes, the 32 caliber Single Seven is probably harder to find versus the 45 Colt Blackhawk.

32 caliber handguns do not have the following these days as 45 Colt handguns.

 

[Tallball]

I have them both. Take the 327 while they're still available. The 45 is great, but they're pretty common and won't be discontinued in the foreseeable future.

 

[wcwhitey]

I have them both. Take the 327 while they're still available. The 45 is great, but they're pretty common and won't be discontinued in the foreseeable future.

I wish I had them both. Both are handloader dream guns. The .32 is scarce and would be my first choice.

 

[Barbaroja]

You guys are definitely bringing up a good point about the scarcity of the single sevens. I will also point out that this gun shop has multiple bags of new starling h&r mag brass to get me started until I can find some 327

 

[Charlie98]

Leaning towards the Blackhawk as I’ve got a blued 44spl flattop that I adore

I'd have to vote for the .45. I had a .44SPC flattop that, like you said, I adored for it's feel and handling. It made my full-size Vaquero feel like a pig. I've sworn off Ruger revolvers, but I must admit... a Flattop .45 would have me rethink that.

 

[bannockburn]

Though I would love to add a .45 Colt/.45 ACP Flattop Blackhawk to my .45 Colt collection; due to the scarcity of finding another Single Seven in such great shape, I would opt for that one as well.

 

[Pat Riot]

Isn’t that how it goes? Two guns you want become available at the same time. My luck would be that I would be broke too.

Good luck on your decision.

 

[Y-T71]

Tough call.
Personally, I've always lusted after a .45Colt but have to admit that the "little" .327 intrigues me.

 

[Riomouse911]

Hmmm, this is a toughie, but a good one.

I have a 4 5/8” Old Vaquero .45 Colt, a 5.5” flattop .44 Spl. and a 6.5” .32 H&R Bisley so I kind of mirror what your choices are.

Of the two, I think you will find a lot of overlap with the .45 ACP/.45 Colt and .44 Special. Especially since you handload, you can go up and down the power spectrum fairly evenly (Of course the ol’ Colt can sling bigger bullets faster than the .44 Special if you choose.)

The .327 is a different beast. I have found the 32 to be a pretty cool bore, and with the option of .32 H&R you have a great target/plinker/squirrel getter if you choose to hunt with it.

Sooo, strictly because of the overlap between your .44 Spl. and the .45’s, I would personally go with the .327 first… and then keep on the lookout for the .45 combo later. .

(I think you will happy no matter what gun you choose .)

 

[Barbaroja]

Hmmm, this is a toughie, but a good one.

I have a 4 5/8” Old Vaquero .45 Colt, a 5.5” flattop .44 Spl. and a 6.5” .32 H&R Bisley so I kind of mirror what your choices are.

Of the two, I think you will find a lot of overlap with the .45 ACP/.45 Colt and .44 Special. Especially since you handload, you can go up and down the power spectrum fairly evenly (Of course the ol’ Colt can sling bigger bullets faster than the .44 Special if you choose.)

The .327 is a different beast. I have found the 32 to be a pretty cool bore, and with the option of .32 H&R you have a great target/plinker/squirrel getter if you choose to hunt with it.

Sooo, strictly because of the overlap between your .44 Spl. and the .45’s, I would personally go with the .327 first… and then keep on the lookout for the .45 combo later. .

(I think you will happy no matter what gun you choose .)

Thanks for the insight rio! You are pretty spot on with my thinking at this point.Furthermore it’s your fault I’m even looking for a single seven! You and that damn bisley of yours!

 

[Riomouse911]

Thanks for the insight rio! You are pretty spot on with my thinking at this point.Furthermore it’s your fault I’m even looking for a single seven! You and that damn bisley of yours!

I got the urge to buy it from some of the other THR guys who posted about how much they liked their .32’s. This site often is the meeting place for members of Enablers Unanimous, a loosely affiliated group of firearm enthusiasts who never say no to purchasing another gun .

Stay safe..

 

[doubleh]

Another vote for the 32, mainly because I don't have one and do have 45 Colt and 44 mag guns.

 

[TTv2]

.45 Blackhawk will always be available, the Single Seven .327 may not be. If you have a long term plan to own both, grab the .327 now, the history of .327 shows when recessions come the revolvers made in that caliber get dropped from production.

ETA: I am pleasantly surprised to see how many others agree with me. Seems there is some fandom among the single action community for .32 revolvers.

 

[jstert]

.45 Blackhawk will always be available…
Seems there is some fandom among the single action community for .32 revolvers.

heck yes. for the life of me i don’t understand why gun and ammo makers don’t “make a market” for 327/32/32acp handguns and ammo of any type in greater availability and better pricing. this caliber in its various mild to wild flavors would be perfect in so many roles especially for the older or less physically abled.

i love my ruger blackhawk 45lc/acp. that said, of the two, i would jump on the single seven because it is harder to find.

 

[cfullgraf]

Over the past few years, I purchased a 7-1/2” Blackhawk and a 4-5/8” Blackhawk, both in 45 Colt.

I bought a Single Seven a few years ago and have not seen one since available for sale. Granted, I’m not really looking but 45 Colt Blackhawks show up for sale all the time.

Anyway, we have ground hogs around our equine facilites. I do not have the time or patience to “hunt” them but I am keeping a firearm handy to dispatch the offending critter. A couple years ago I killed one with a 22LR revolver and it took numerous rounds to put the critter down. I now have a Ruger SP101 with 32 H&R level loads for the next critter. I’ll see how effective it is.

 

[IlikeSA]

Another vote for the .327. Cheaper to reload for, as you don't have to use full power ammo and the bullet weight is less along with the powder charges. There is a nice range of power as well.

I say this, owning several 45 Colt revolvers and reloading them as well.

 

[wcwhitey]

So which one did you pick up?

 

[Barbaroja]

I got sick with a terrible cold right after posting this thread,combined with the shop being closed Sunday and Monday. I’m trying to make it up there today. Decided to grab the single seven if still available, I have a feeling it will be there still. It’s not a popular option around here, they had one of the birdshead single sevens a few months back that sat for weeks on end. I wasn’t in a position to buy it at the time unfortunately.
If the single seven is gone, I’ll shed a single tear, then fill out the paperwork for the 45 flattop.
If they are both gone then I’m going to try and talk them down on a colt police positive in 32-20 that’s been sitting around for too long without a good home

 

[wcwhitey]

I got sick with a terrible cold right after posting this thread,combined with the shop being closed Sunday and Monday. I’m trying to make it up there today. Decided to grab the single seven if still available, I have a feeling it will be there still. It’s not a popular option around here, they had one of the birdshead single sevens a few months back that sat for weeks on end. I wasn’t in a position to buy it at the time unfortunately.
If the single seven is gone, I’ll shed a single tear, then fill out the paperwork for the 45 flattop.
If they are both gone then I’m going to try and talk them down on a colt police positive in 32-20 that’s been sitting around for too long without a good home

Feel better first!

 

[gwpercle]

If the Flattop 45 Convertible has the short 4 5/8" barrel and both cylinders ,
I would be all over that sweet rig like a duck on a June - Bug !
Have been wanting one for over 50 years ... but never had the opprotunity .
Good luck ,
Gary

 

[Smaug]

I think revolvers (especially SA) are more fun in big bore, especially with moderate power levels. I'd go for the Blackhawk.

 

[Seedy Character]

I concur with others, scarcity would make the .327 more desirable.

I have a .30 Carbine Blackhawk and love it. Almost ballistic equivalent to the .327.
I have a Vaquero .45C/.45ACP. If I find a Blackhawk, the Vaquero will be gone.

Coming across both would be agonizing. Most likely, I would by the Blackhawk, sell the Vaquero (2 friends already want it) and go back to get the .327. But, that is me.