Ruger Blackhawks
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mdThanatos
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Had a couple of .357 Blackhawks a few years ago that I used for CAS shooting but ended up selling them, stupidly. Won a new .44 special tonight, and looking at a second so I can be a member of the Blackhawk club again.
A guy on the Ruger Forum bought a reamer and was fixing peoples chamber mouths with quick turn-around. It really worked and wouldn't it be neat if Ruger finally got them right. There's no good reason to send a .449 bullet into a 450-451 barrel
Does anybody have a Blackhawk with a 7.5" barrel? I'm wondering if that's just too long to be practical. Any other thoughts would be appreciated.
A guy I know has one in .44 magnum that he's looking to sell, and I'm doing some research before making a long drive to go see it.
I'm interested because I'm looking for a companion revolver for my Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum.
A guy I know has one in .44 magnum that he's looking to sell, and I'm doing some research before making a long drive to go see it.
I'm interested because I'm looking for a companion revolver for my Marlin 1894 in .44 magnum.
Sistema1927
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I had one in .45 Colt. I changed out the alloy frame with a stainless one. However, I found it to be too long for my use. I still have a Simply Rugged Sourdough pancake for it, but it is left handed so it will probably stay in my "box o holsters" for the time being.
35 Whelen
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It's not a Blackhawk, but I have a Uberti Flat Top with a 7 1/2" barrel. I guess it depends on what you call practical. I'm a huge fan of 4 3/4" barrels for carrying, hunting and general use. But that extra almost 3" of sight radius made quite a difference for my almost 56 year old eyes, especially when I started lobbing bullets at my 160 yd. gong. I used it a few weeks ago to shoot a bcuk at a little under 40 yds. and it was super easy.
So, practical for general use and carry? No. But very practical for hunting and "serious" target shooting.
35W
Arkansas Paul
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I have a .45 Colt with the 7.5" barrel.
It's fine for taking to the deer stand.
If I had it to do again, I'd go shorter.
When I bought my .44 mag a few months ago, I went with a 4 5/8" barrel.
I like it better.
wildcatter109
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Two of my favorites, 45 Colt w/blank micarta, and a 357 with wormy pecan, I like em all and they all shoot good, but these are two I grab frequently, but I love them Blackhawks
bannockburn
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Prefer the 4 5/8" and the 5 1/2" barrels on my single actions though I do like the look of the 7 1/2" barrel.
Cocked & Locked
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4 5/8" barrels are my favorite...
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That step up he has in front of the ejector housing is practical. When you shoot 300 and over grain bullets at outrageous velocities. the screw or the bushing ( they come both way) sometimes sheer off and the whole assembly launchs down range. The lug set-up prevents that
I have a few Blackhawks and they are excellent revolvers. To my liking, I prefer the standard Blackhawk grip frame with Pachmayr Presentation grips. That is not to say that others prefer other grip frames and grip options.
I have a 45 Colt Blackhawk, 7-3/8" barrel, that started life with a Bisley grip frame. I replace the grip frame with a standard grip frame so that I could install Pachmayr Presentation grips.
Next, I obtained a 44 Special Blackhawk. The 44 Special grip frame was just not the same shape as the standard grip frame and Pachmayr Presentation grips would not work. Replacing the grip frame with a standard grip frame allowed the use of Pachmayr grips.
Finally, I bought a convertible 357 magnum/9x19 Blackhawk. Fortunately, the grip frame on this model is the standard model and the Ruger grip frame did not need to be replaced to allow for the installation of Pachmayr grips.
This is what works for me. I am sure others have different preferences in grip frame and grip material.. That is a good thing.
I have a 45 Colt Blackhawk, 7-3/8" barrel, that started life with a Bisley grip frame. I replace the grip frame with a standard grip frame so that I could install Pachmayr Presentation grips.
Next, I obtained a 44 Special Blackhawk. The 44 Special grip frame was just not the same shape as the standard grip frame and Pachmayr Presentation grips would not work. Replacing the grip frame with a standard grip frame allowed the use of Pachmayr grips.
Finally, I bought a convertible 357 magnum/9x19 Blackhawk. Fortunately, the grip frame on this model is the standard model and the Ruger grip frame did not need to be replaced to allow for the installation of Pachmayr grips.
This is what works for me. I am sure others have different preferences in grip frame and grip material.. That is a good thing.
Cowhide Cliff
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Yes I've actually come to like the 7 1/2 inch barrel the best. I used to lean towards the 5 1/2 but now only shoot the longer barrels. It's all personal preference I suppose.
RealGun
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Lipsey's likes Bisley grip Blackhawks and could maybe be persuaded to restore the 5.5" 44 Mag Bisley like I have. It's perfect for serious loads, except I prefer the way the Flat Top and Vaquero index on the loading gate.
gotboostvr
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I could see myself with a 5.5" 44mag Bisley. I'm already reloading 44mag for my 629 and 92 Carbine.
BobWright
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No amount of LocTite can prevent the screw from shearing off. It does make the stub somewhat more difficult to remove, though.
Bob Wright
BobWright
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As to the 7 1/2" barrel, I prefer that length on all of my guns I use in the field, as this Super Blackhawk:
Offers longer sight radius, plus helps dampen recoil somewhat, too.
Yep, I like the 7 1/2" barrel:
Bob Wright
Offers longer sight radius, plus helps dampen recoil somewhat, too.
Yep, I like the 7 1/2" barrel:
Bob Wright
dickydalton
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My 1967 3 screw and my almost new 45 Colt Bisley with mesquite grips from Texas grips. I also have a new Model 30 Carbine in the back of a safe.
if the screw is tight against the barrel, it will not shear. if the screw is loose, it can shear. the loctite keeps the screw tight against the barrel.
murf
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New Model - .357 Magnum - 6-1/2" Barrel.
Over Three decades of precisely putting rounds, one at a time, exactly where they belong.
Ole girl Slow-dancing...
GR
Over Three decades of precisely putting rounds, one at a time, exactly where they belong.
Ole girl Slow-dancing...
GR
I have a OM 45 Colt Blackhawk with the 7.5" bbl. Practical? Compared to what? It's would be a darn sight handier than your 1894 Marlin. Does that make it practical? 7-1/2" single action revolvers were carried for many years by many people in the 19th Century (Civil War and settling the West). They must have found them somewhat practical. If I were to carry the Blackhawk it would be in a cross-draw holster, but these days I prefer shooting my USFA single actions. And yes I have one with a 7-1/2" barrel. (smile)
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