Looking at a Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt, 5.5" SA

[cpt-t]

Cheesemaker: I grew up shooting my Grandfather's and His Old Friends S/A Colts in Oklahoma in the 1950`s and I truly learned to loved them. I bought my first two S/A revolvers on the same day in 1972 in Joplin Missouri. They were a 7 1/2 in & a 4 5/8 in barreled Ruger Blackhawk Convertibles both in 45LC & 45ACP. I lost my 4 5/8 inch Ruger and its 45ACP cylinder in Viet Nam but I still have my 7 1/2 in barreled Ruger Blackhawk in 45LC & 45ACP. It is by far my favorite, and the one I use the most, of all the revolvers I now own. And I now own several Ruger S/A`s in Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks , and Vaqueros of different calibers and barrel lengths and finishes. But as for me, I just prefer a Ruger S/A in 45LC & 45ACP. Mine are for me, super accurate and easy to use even in the dark. They also fit my hand better than Colts and Colt Clones do now after all these years of shooting them. Give a Ruger S/A a try I bet You will be surprised and impressed, by the way they perform.
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[jstert]

Looking at a Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt, 5.5" SA

I love the heft and jingly sound of 45lc rounds as I load. as obiwan described a light saber to young luke, a ruger single action revolver is not a random or clumsy blaster but is an elegant weapon for a more civilized age.


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[Cheesemaker]

Thanks for the replies.

Got word today the LGS has got it in. Will pick it up tomorrow or Saturday. Too bad I am not get to shoot if for a couple of weeks

But, it gives me time to look for grips and a holster - or two

 

[Bama Drifter]

Hey, nice Merwin Hulberts there Driftwood!
I also place the SA .45 Colt high on the list of Genuine Americana.

Got my first Colt SAA last year at age 31. Right gun, wrong caliber though (.357) Fixed it this summer with a pair of second generation Colts in the RIGHT caliber. Would never discourage anyone from a Ruger either, though. Hopefully will get a couple more before I'm 41.

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