Nightcrawler
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Problem? I don't like the New Model Blackhawk. The old Blackhawk and the SAA fit my hand find. The NM Blackhawk's grip disagrees with me. It seems like it leaves my pinky dangling in the air.
More than that, though, I think the NM Blackhawk is too big for a .357. I handled a 50th Anniversary model Blackhawk today. Much nicer! I wish Ruger would discontinue the the current NM Blackhawk and replace it with the smaller frame. Especially since they're making the smaller frame anyway for the New Vaquero.
I might end up getting a 5.5" New Vaquero. I prefer the 5.5" barrel single action to the 4-5/8ths inch. A 6.5" barrel would be fine too. I would prefer adjustable sights, though.
Either going to have to get a larger frame than I want, or a shorter barrel than I want. Geez...
Unless somebody else out there is making a rugged 5.5-6.5" barreled single action in .357 Magnum, with a transfer bar and adjustable sights...
More than that, though, I think the NM Blackhawk is too big for a .357. I handled a 50th Anniversary model Blackhawk today. Much nicer! I wish Ruger would discontinue the the current NM Blackhawk and replace it with the smaller frame. Especially since they're making the smaller frame anyway for the New Vaquero.
I might end up getting a 5.5" New Vaquero. I prefer the 5.5" barrel single action to the 4-5/8ths inch. A 6.5" barrel would be fine too. I would prefer adjustable sights, though.
Either going to have to get a larger frame than I want, or a shorter barrel than I want. Geez...
Unless somebody else out there is making a rugged 5.5-6.5" barreled single action in .357 Magnum, with a transfer bar and adjustable sights...