high country
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I have a strong hankerin' for an old model Blackhawk in .357. Before I go bidding on anything, I wanted to confirm something about frame sizes.
My understanding is that all old model (3 screw) .357s are built on the smaller cylinder frame, of a similar size to the SAA. The change from the flat top to the ears in the .357 was just that modification to the top strap and a change to the grip frame (XR3 to XR3-RED). The larger frame was used for the .44 and .45 cartridges.
That all changed with the changeover to the new model, but I am specifically interested in the old model.
I know we have some Blackhawk experts here, would someone mind confirming that or setting me straight if I am wrong on that? It would be greatly appreciated.
My understanding is that all old model (3 screw) .357s are built on the smaller cylinder frame, of a similar size to the SAA. The change from the flat top to the ears in the .357 was just that modification to the top strap and a change to the grip frame (XR3 to XR3-RED). The larger frame was used for the .44 and .45 cartridges.
That all changed with the changeover to the new model, but I am specifically interested in the old model.
I know we have some Blackhawk experts here, would someone mind confirming that or setting me straight if I am wrong on that? It would be greatly appreciated.