Will Ruger ever make ROAs again.?

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Well, a year later and still not enough interest in "smokless powder conversion cyls". I still think it's a better idea in another country. Heck, if the idiots that want our guns now we're to ever prevail, what makes you think ANY firing contraption would be allowed? Especially one that used " smokless " powder! Definitions would surly be changed to be all inclusive.
Personally, I like reloading for what it is (since 1980's). I'd rather shoot when I'm at a range than spend most of the time loading. I didn't mind " the process " shooting c&b because that's part of it.
For me, the nicest part about shooting conversion cylinders IS the smokeless part of it. I dont enjoy the cleaning part of bp like i used to . . . BUT, I get to shoot it in my favorite type of revolvers!! It's win /win for me. That aspect carries over to the ROA as well.

My hope is, when the political winds blow correctly again, Ruger will acknowledge the interest shooters have in the Old Army and offer them again ( even limited runs) . . . even though some of us will use conversion cylinders!!


Mike
 
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45 Dragoon said:
Well, a year later and still not enough interest in "smokless powder conversion cyls". I still think it's a better idea in another country. Heck, if the idiots that want our guns now we're to ever prevail, what makes you think ANY firing contraption would be allowed? Especially one that used " smokless " powder! Definitions would surly be changed to be all inclusive.

Mike
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I've written Ruger several times suggesting a conversion cylinder to make a SBH into a cap 'n ball. I guess the interest isn't there.
 
4v50 Gary said:
I've written Ruger several times suggesting a conversion cylinder to make a SBH into a cap 'n ball. I guess the interest isn't there.
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Well, the biggest problem would be the Blackhawk would go from being one of the strongest revolvers on the market to one of the weakest black powder Revolvers as a shooter. The cyl window is way too short. I'm afraid the marketing wouldn't be very exciting . . . compared to the Walker, it would be a "starter" pistol! Ready, set, poof!! Lol

Mike
 
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Smokeless conversions have been made here with shotgun primers.
They are the nearest thing to having a smokeless cartridge revolver we can have here. But still not very near.
They are a niche interest within m/l revolver shooting (which is itself a niche interest, and declining as the people who were interested in doing it continue to die off)
 
Mk VII said:
Smokeless conversions have been made here with shotgun primers.
They are the nearest thing to having a smokeless cartridge revolver we can have here. But still not very near.
They are a niche interest within m/l revolver shooting (which is itself a niche interest, and declining as the people who were interested in doing it continue to die off)
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I can tell that in many regions in Europe BP revolvers are impossible to get. I was trying to get Remington 1858 Target, stainless, and local dealer told me that they will be lucky if they get any BP revolver begging of next year. When I asked why is the shortage, they told me that every BP revolver Italian manufacturers currently make is shipped to USA. Demand in USA far outstrips manufacturing capacities.
 
I have 2 with the belt mountain quick change, love em cylinder comes out quick look into them u will not be disappointed for shore
 
I've saved up enough cash 3 different times to buy a ruger old army. But.... Every time it comes time to pull the proverbial trigger and purchase one, I get another pietta or uberti that ive had my eye on as well. Go figure.....
 
Gotcha Hawg Lol!!!
The ROA isn't really a copy of any previous cap gun . . . which makes it as original as can be!! ( Now ya gotta get one!!)

In all seriousness though, the 3 screw Blackhawk was a unique (all coils/ torsion spring) version of the Colt action so it wasn't a Colt copy. The ROA was not only a c&b version of a Blackhawk but a continuation of the 3 screw after the introduction of the new transfer bar action. So, really, the ROA is an original (although late to the parry!) (See! Ya still gotta get one Hawger!!!)

Mike
 
45 Dragoon said:
Gotcha Hawg Lol!!!
The ROA isn't really a copy of any previous cap gun . . . which makes it as original as can be!! ( Now ya gotta get one!!)

In all seriousness though, the 3 screw Blackhawk was a unique (all coils/ torsion spring) version of the Colt action so it wasn't a Colt copy. The ROA was not only a c&b version of a Blackhawk but a continuation of the 3 screw after the introduction of the new transfer bar action. So, really, the ROA is an original (although late to the parry!) (See! Ya still gotta get one Hawger!!!)

Mike
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Original to 1972. If they were around in 1862 I would want one. Nah, I'll make that a hard pass.
 
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