Requesting comments on Ruger convertable

[critter]

I am contemplating the purchase of a Ruger .45 Colt/.45 ACP 2-cylinder convertible. I would appreciate any comments from those experienced with one of those.

Thanks.

 

[MikeJackmin]

Great gun - love mine. 45acp works nicely in a single-action, and the 45 colt offers all the additional power you might need.

 

[Wil Terry]

Going since 1971. Works fine.

 

[ID-shooting]

Not the .45ACP/LC, but I have the .22lr/mag and .357/9mm versions. Work great. Good fun. Allows you to have more options buying ammo.

 

[critter]

I have found myself out of a .45 Colt and want another. I had a S&W 8 3/8" and it made a fine hunting arm. Had it only a couple of years, killed a deer with it (worked wonderfully) and traded it off in a 'brother-in-law' deal.

I also am fond of versatile guns. I have a super single six in .22/.22 mag. I had a 229 in .40 and .357 sig and have a PO P-16 in the same 2 calibers. SO, I just thought a .45 Colt/.45 ACP would fill 2 or 3 desires: .45 Colt, 2 caliber gun, backup to my 1911's in .45 ACP, etc.

Thanks for the encouragement-as if I really needed THAT! ha


Now, to try and find one. Maybe it won't take TOO long! Wish me luck!

 

[farm23]

I have that combo and it is a fun gun and capable. It is also nice to have the acp as an alternative to my 1911. I actually carry my 44 more but the BH 45/45acp would be a great field gun.

 

[Jim K]

I found the Ruger .45 to be good when I wanted to experiment with hot .45 ACP loads and didn't want to chance damage to an auto pistol. Since the revolver does not have the ammo power constraints (both ways) that the pistol does, it is a good "test bed".

Jim

 

[funklord12]

Right now there are two different versions of the 45 convertible. Both are great so just make sure to get the version you want.

The first is the the standard one built on the blackhawk frame that can handle hot 45 colt loads and the cylinder does not line up with the loading gate.

The second one is a flattop version built on the smaller new vaquero frame so its a bit smaller and lighter. The cylinder lines up with the loading gate for easier loading and extraction. It cannot handle hot 45 colt loads.

 

[cpt-t]

critter: I bought my Ruger 45LC / 45ACP Convertible in 1971, and have used it alot. Mine is a 7 1/2 in barrel gun, and I have never had any problems with it at all. POI is basicly the same the 45 ACP Cylinder shoot about an inch higher than the 45LC Cylinder. I reload for both the 45ACP & 45LC and my Ruger shoots very well with both. I have carried this this old Ruger a many a mile. And have put 1000`s of rounds thru it and is still shoots like when I first got it. I shoot mainly cast bullets 250gr RNFP`s for the 45 LC and 230 RN for the 45 ACP. This is my favorite center fire Ruger. And She is like and old friend. If I could give you any more information, I would be proud to.
ken

 

[critter]

Thanks for all the great info! Whetting my appetite. Hope my local guy can find one in a reasonable length of time.

 

[HankR]

Love mine. It gets more use as a .45 Colt, but I like the option of .45 ACP

Since the revolver does not have the ammo power constraints (both ways) that the pistol does, it is a good "test bed".

It is a fun way to pull bullets if you come up with a batch that doesn't feed or cycle the 1911.

 

[340PD]

I had one and stupidly sold it years ago. It was a wonderful firearm that was equally accurate with the LC or ACP cylinders in it.

 

[huntsman]

I've owned one for two years now, so far so good.

 

[greenmtnguy]

I love my 45Colt NM Blackhawk - I have been thinking of getting a shorter barreled 45Colt/ACP convertible too. The lipsey's flattop models look very nice - especially if you want to get a stainless steel one - but as has been said you cannot be running the hotter Ruger loads in them. My concern is, though I'd love to get one of the smaller framed Lipsey models, there is always that rare chance that I might mess up and feed it the wrong 45Colt ammo. You can get a convertible large frame NM Blackhawk that will swallow anything within reason, but it is a bit larger and not presently available in stainless.

 

[critter]

I don't shoot any 'balls to the wall' .45 Colt ammo any more. I have a FA .454 if I need that kind of horsepower

 

[il.bill]

Go ahead and get one - you will love it. Now you just have to decide on: a) frame size as funklord12 mentioned; b) barrel length; c) finish; and, d) new or used.

You cannot hardly go wrong. My new blued 4 5/8" barrel Blackhawk Convertible bacame one of my favorites the very first time I had it out shooting. Since my .45 Colt reloading dies arrived it is with me in my range bag every time I go out, even if it is just to run two or three cylinders full. Merely holding a .45 Colt cartridge in my hand is enough to make me smile now.