VIDEO - First Look at Ruger Vaquero

[PTMCCAIN]

Just picked up a Ruger Vaquero, chambered in .45LC and absolutely love it. In case anyone has not ever seen one before, here's a short video:

http://youtu.be/wdex-iDzNTU?hd=1

 

[TennJed]

The Ruger Vaquero in 45 colt has been arougn for quite a long time and is a very popular gun. I am confused was that video implying that this is a new offering from Ruger?

I am 100% sure his video is not the first look at the Ruger Vaquero

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I agree, the Ruger Vaquero has been around for a very long time. I'm also wondering why the first shooter only loaded 5 rounds since that revolver is safe with all 6.

Maybe the OP just wanted to increase the hits on his youtube video by posting the link here.



*Edit* to add smiley face above

 

[AFDavis11]

Congrats! Thanks for the video. I am thinking of getting a Vaquero myself. I may force myself to go with .357, but Ive got plenty of time before Ill wear the wife down for permission!

 

[PTMCCAIN]

I just could not resist the .45 Long Colt.

Now...I've got to start reloading.

I am selling my once fired brass, and reducing my per round cost that way, but...I know reloading is in my future.

 

[PTMCCAIN]

TennJed: It was a first look at my new Ruger Vaquero. You are overthinking this.

ArchAngel: You are right, I only loaded five into it. And as for the negative remark, don't be such a grouch. You'll live longer.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

ArchAngel: You are right, I only loaded five into it. And as for the negative remark, don't be such a grouch. You'll live longer.

Not being a grouch at all. That's the problem when you can't talk face to face, sometimes things get lost in the translation. I guess I should have added a smiley face... No offense meant.

 

[PTMCCAIN]

I put up a better video of the New Vaquero:

http://youtu.be/_m5-Nm9BkA0?hd=1

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Howdy

Even though it is completely safe to load six rounds in a transfer bar equipped Ruger single action revolver, the convention in Cowboy shooting is to only load five rounds and lower the hammer on an empty chamber. That is because a revolver with the traditional Colt style lockwork is not safe loaded with six rounds. In Cowboy shooting, since the Colt guys can only load five rounds, the Ruger guys are restricted to five rounds too.

These videos were made on a cowboy range, and I suspect the shooter was simply loading five rounds out of habit. When I shoot a Vaquero or a Blackhawk I usually only load five rounds because that is what I am used to doing with a Colt.

As John Wayne is supposed to have said, if you need six, load six.

 

[Keizer]

I put up a better video of the New Vaquero:

Nice video! Thanks! I just bought a new Vaquero yesterday. I should have it next week sometime.

 

[CraigC]

Even though it is completely safe to load six rounds in a transfer bar equipped Ruger single action revolver, the convention in Cowboy shooting is to only load five rounds and lower the hammer on an empty chamber.

And for those of us who shoot a lot with traditional single actions, it's wise practice to treat them all the same. Even if they are safe for six. I'll sometimes carry my New Models with six rounds but at the range, it's five only.

 

[rikman]

Nice video and gun. I love my New Blackhawk in 44Spl which I reload for.

 

[PTMCCAIN]

Thanks for watching

 

[SwampWolf]

I enjoyed watching the video. One comment I have is that by cocking a single-action revolver with the thumb of the supporting hand you will find that your aim is less disturbed than it is when rotating the thumb of the shooting hand from the grip to cock the hammer. If you use the thumb of the supporting hand to cock the hammer you can maintain uniformity of the grip of the shooting hand as it stays in place during the cocking procedure.

 

[PTMCCAIN]

thanks.

 

[ghitch75]

nice vid!!!.....i like the 45 Colt older model myself because i like shootin' some stout stuff every now and then....

 

[PTMCCAIN]

Very nice looking brace of pistols!

 

[raveneap]

I've got both the "original" Vaquero in 44-40 and the New Vaquero in .357 mag. Both are excellent revolvers and built like tanks as Rugers generally are.

Original top - New bottom.

 

[1KPerDay]

I am selling my once fired brass, and reducing my per round cost that way, but...

nooo nooo nooo! You're doing it wrong. SAVE those. You'll kick yourself for getting rid of them once you start reloading.

START RELOADING!!!

 

[PTMCCAIN]

You are probably right.

 

[Hammerdown77]

Great video sir! I have a Vaquero 7.5", but I'd really like to find a New Vaquero in that barrel length. I prefer the smaller feel like the SAA. I have Blackhawks if I wanna shoot the heavier stuff.

It pains me to see those expensive factory loads going downrange! Get to reloading man!

 

[PTMCCAIN]

Sorry, I know I should. Still in negotiations with the significant other.

; )

 

[Jaxondog]

I love all mine, [ Vaquero's ] just wish the hammer were as wide as New Model Super Blackhawk. That would be nice.

 

[Lonerider357]

Just put a Super Blackhawk hammer on it! If you can find one!! All us Cowboy SHooters have them

 

[1KPerDay]

Sorry, I know I should. Still in negotiations with the significant other.

; )

Show her the bill for the factory loads and she'll come around quick.