My New Ruger Blackhawk Convertible

[aka108]

Two weeks ago I picked up my new Blackhawk convertible in 45Colt/45ACP. Cleaned it and installed the 45ACP Cylinder and went shooting. First session called short since it was difficult to put 45ACP reload into the cylinder. I had never used a tight roll crimp on the reloads since they functioned well in the 1911's and a S&W 625 wheeler. I recrimped a both of 45ACP cartridges and that took care of that minor problem. What I did notice on the next two sessions was that while the revolver would print decent groups at 15 yards, the groups were 10 inches to the left of the aiming point consistently. The adjustable rear sight was crank as far to the right as possible but it would not move much from dead center either right or left. Now the gooder part. I called Ruger on the telephone today. Tomorrow Ruiger is having the firearm picked up at my home by UPS and shipped to their repair facility. All I had to do was pack it in a cardboard carton, put the return number on the package. UPS will have the shipping label. Great customer service so far. Keeping my fingers crossed that it wiil be back in 6 weeks and hopefully whatever the problem is will be corrected. Also have a 357/9mm convertible on order. I love the old 3 screw Single Six I own and thought the other two might make for a nice threesome.

 

[planetmobius]

Was it printing the same with the 45LC?

 

[aka108]

Have no idea how LC would print. Purchased it for use solely with 45 ACP.

 

[Tennessee Jed]

Hope Ruger fixes it for you. I had a part break on my new Blackhawk 45acp/45 Colt convertible, and Ruger fixed it right away.

 

[back40]

to date, i've used ruger's customer service a few times and they always took great care of me. in the event of sending a new gun back, the turn around time has been very short in my opinion, especially considering how backed up they've been with production. hope everything works out well with your blackhawk.

 

[aka108]

So far all is on track. UPS guy didn't get here until 1600. As it would be, my wife was in the shower and I was on the john. Guess the guy came up the steps and knocked on the door and we didn't hear him. Now the hound dog did and she started sounding off. I knew it was UPS and got off the pot in record time. Went and opened the door. UPS guy started comming back from his truck. Hound dog scooted out the door in hunting mode, 90 mph and insane sounding sounds comming from her. UPS guy scared as hell jumps back in his truck. Got the dog under control and back in the house. UPS came out of the truck got the package and was on his way. Said it seems almost all dogs hate UPS and FEDEX trucks and those who drive them. I thought what a ordeal just to get a damn gun shipped. Tomorrow is a new day.