Ruger Revolvers

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I am trying to learn about Ruger Revolvers. I was reading some old threads, and some one said they have a Lipsey Ruger Blackhawk. I, have never heard of one, My guess is ,it is like the Ford Mustang. Ford made it ,but Shelby souped it up. Can any one help me on this? Also I keep hearing about flattop, and three screw. My guess is the flattop and three screw are the old models. I have been trying to do my own research , but still not sure. What is stronger Alloy steel or Stainless Steel. Thank You For Your help.
 
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Lipsey's is one of the biggest distributors, they will contract with makers (including Ruger) for limited edition models that would be too small in numbers for a maker to bother with on their own, with features unique to that distributor special.

Lipsey's does no work on those guns.

Lipsey's contracted with Ruger to bring out the first (new) .44 Special Flattop model in 2009.
It subsequently proved so popular that Ruger incorporated the model into its regular production lines.

The original Flattop was the first Blackhawk Ruger offered, with the old Colt-style three screw action.
The Flattop initially was replaced by the topstraps with protective raised "ears" or guards around the rear sight.

The three screw actions were obsoleted out with the 1973 intro of the New Model Blackhawk, with its two-pin transfer-bar action.

Carbon steel & stainless steel (both are "alloy steel") will be close enough in strength in the Ruger line to make no difference to a shooter.
Denis
 
Lipsey is a large firearms distributor in Louisiana, that special ordered a compact, easy-packing version of the Ruger Bisley Super Blackhawk, a special edition of the Bisley Super that is available only through dealers who order from a Lipsey’s dealer.
It is stainless steel with a three and three-quarters inch barrel. The Beasley design makes for easer shooting for some, especially with heavy loads.

Buflow
 
Lipsey's has ordered several special editions, best if you specify which one you're referring to.
Denis
 
One3

Here's both a Blackhawk with the older 3 screw action and the protective ears that Denis mentioned and a new Flattop with the 2 screw transfer bar design. The older Blackhawk has an aluminum grip frame while the newer Flattop has a steel one.



 
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Noteworthy about the Flat Tops is that they uniquely index on the loading gate. I have Flat Tops in 44 Special, 41 Magnum, and 44 Magnum. I have two regular New Model Blackhawks that irk me every time I reload them. Actually the 41 Magnum never gets shot, replaced by the Flat Top. I have smaller hands so prefer the grip frame on the Flat Tops.

The real distinction in steel is which one can be blued.
 
0ne3 said:
I am trying to learn about Ruger Revolvers. I was reading some old threads, and some one said they have a Lipsey Ruger Blackhawk. I, have never heard of one, My guess is ,it is like the Ford Mustang. Ford made it ,but Shelby souped it up. Can any one help me on this? Also I keep hearing about flattop, and three screw. My guess is the flattop and three screw are the old models. I have been trying to do my own research , but still not sure. What is stronger Alloy steel or Stainless Steel. Thank You For Your help.
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I wrote this book a few years ago and it's a pretty comprehensive look at Ruger revolvers:

http://www.gundigeststore.com/gun-digest-book-of-ruger-revolvers-group

That said, you could easily fill an entire book up with all of the various distributor exclusives that Ruger produces and has produced over the years. While Ruger isn't the only company that does this, I do believe they do it more than anyone else.
 
I don't own a BH Bisley.:( I have fired one in .41 Magnum. What a nice grip frame. I must add a Bisley to my stable. Thanks for your information.:thumbup:
 
Here's my Ruger New Vaquero Talo Edition .357 - Ruger has made lots of different special editions for Talo since 1999 - rifles, pistols, and revolvers - each with a custom feature or two. My Vaquero just has a short spur hammer (a standard Blackhawk hammer, really) and a fancy grip panel.

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Dog Soldier said:
That is a Case "Old Red" Stockman's knife. I like the Spaying blade on the Stockman's knives.:)
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Not an expert on knives by any means, but the knife pictured is what I've always heard referred to as a "
trapper."

Most stockman knives I have are three bladed, with a clip point, sheepfoot and spay blades.

This is an old and very worn stockman, I bought around 1952 or so:



The row on the left are trappers, remainder are stockmen:



Bob Wright
 
I did recently purchase a Ruger SBH 10.5" in .44 Mag. The grip was way too short, that combined with that squared off trigger guard made for painful shooting.

I bought a Houge grip that is quite a bit longer and has finger grooves, makes for a MUCH more pleasant shooting experience. The only downside is that the Hogue rubber grip is not as attractive as the pretty wood grips that come with the gun.
 
Armored farmer

Great gun and knife combo!

These are a couple of my favorite backwoods companions: my Ruger Blackhawk Flattop in .44 Special and my Dad's old Marbles Hunting Knife.



I even have a vintage Case Red Bone Stockman knife to bring along too!

 
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But it's not like it is off topic here or unbeknownst to the resident expertise. Why troll the question?
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Just a friendly suggestion. Sorry you took offense. I'm on multiple forums and know that the folks there are pretty sharp.

Nice switch off. As mother used to say, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all". Nice switch back on.

Have a nice day.
 
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