Colt brass and ammo have been really hard for me to source without feeling like I just got violated. J. Frank Norfleet 44 J. Frank Norfleet 44 Members; 44 990 posts; Gender: Male; Location: Southwest; Interests: Shooting, Building … These are what we call cowboy loads today because they can be used in those old original Colt 1873 model guns. I can also shoot .45 Super in the ACP chamber, IIRC. Be patient. The Vaquero's traditional western-style, all-steel grip frame, like the pre-1962 Ruger Blackhawk® XR-3 grip, is renown for being one of the most natural pointing grips ever designed, enabling shooters to instinctively draw and shoot, as well as stand and take aim. They are great pistols and are safe to carry with 6 rounds in the cylinder. framed Ruger’s from the large (44 Mag.) Sell your Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt for FREE today on GunsAmerica! A have a couple (.45 Colt and .44 Special), but prefer to plow handle grip frame for my shooting. .45 ACP. But God commended his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Just picked up a Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 on the “medium” flat-top frame, as as used for the new Vaqueros. Beauty and power, this Turnbull Restoration Co. color case harden Ruger Bisley .45 Colt isn't just another pretty face. When you need ground-level handgun horsepower more than you need a 15-round magazine, the Blackhawk delivers. There is also a stainless model available in 357 Mag ( a super cool gun)! Moderator. I bought the convertible BH because I can shoot ACP for cheap plinking and Ruger Only Colt ammo for deer/hogs. ;-) Lessons learned: 1. I borrowed a proper Manson Reamer kit, reamed the cylinder throats (both cylinders) to .4525" and now in both calibers it shoots like a match pistol. of force. I already owned a heavy frame 5 1/2" Vaquero, a 4 5/8" Blackhawk, and a Beretta Stampede, all in 45 Colt and had worked up a very accurate load for them (8.5gr of Unique with a Hornady Cowboy 255gr bullet). Refine search. Close Reset. 11 months ago , by Dealer . Serial number dates to 1986. The Ruger Blackhawk Convertible has been a dream gun for me for a while. In certain situations, … Ruger Blackhawk Bisley for sale (2 user posted deals found) Filter. Add to cart. I think the undersize cylinder bores is a function of Ruger's tooling wear and replacement practice, and it happens when the cutter is at the end of its life cycle. Dec 22, 2013. I’ve had no experience with the 45 colt in 15 years of handloading/25 years of shooting (since age 6), and ~6,000 rounds of experience in the 45 ACP via a Springfield GI model 1911 back in college/farm life. Just ... because. The above group is from the Winchester PDX, and it shot into a hair over 2 inches at 50 … Might … Ruger New Model Blackhawk quantity. You know a gun is tough when it has its own category listed in the cartridge cookbooks known as “For Ruger Only” when looking up .45 Colt loads. I load more .45 acp than .45 colt by far as I shoot 1911's and several other .45 acp pistols all the time. Thanks in advance for any help. Boxed with papers. Condition is very good with a few signs of wear. 45 colt hunting loads Oct 21, 2020 20:13:32 GMT -5 . It’s a stainless steel .45 Colt Blackhawk with a Bisley grip frame and 5½-inch barrel. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines. Jack Huntington was commissioned to extensively modify the revolver. Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Firearms only. Last edited: Dec 22, 2013. My question is, does anyone know if this lighter model will handle tier 2 ruger only loads. Back in 2013, I bought a brand new 45 Colt Bisley Blackhawk with a 7 1/2" barrel. So difficult, since I was used to running down to LGS and taking my pick. wheelguns 375 Atomic. I've been jonesing for a big bore revolver for years. Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt accuracy testing. SPF Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt and .45 ACP Archived. In the new world of ammo and firearms shortages, i (hopefully) have a New Model Blackhawk 45 Colt on the way. The ancient 45 Colt was originally spec'd at 14,000 psi. .45 ACP for range time, .45 Colt for the country, Single Action smoothness all around. I reload, and have a lot more ACP brass than Colt brass. The one thing very nice about my .45 Ruger Blackhawk is that it is a ‘convertible’, which allows me with a cylinder change to shoot .45 ACP as well. Everything else is 9mm/.357 SIG/40/.45ACP/.45GAP. 45 colt "Ruger only" loads. I do know the Bisley grip does seem to work better for hot loads, but normal < 1200fps shooting, the plow handle works just fine. The simplest way to differentiate the smaller (357 mag.) Hide OOS and expired deals. The Blackhawk is available in several calibers ( 30 carb, 357 Mag, 41Mag, 44 Special and 45 Colt) and has barrel options from 4.6” to 7.5”. You can't shoot 45 Colt in the 45 Auto cylinder and vise versa. So your price seems high. For more than 70 years, Ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Shooting and discussing a vintage three-screw Ruger Blackhawk Old Model in .45 Colt, exactly like the very first centerfire firearm I ever owned borrowed from Simpson Limited in Galesburg, Illinois, a highly respected dealer in vintage firearms. It’s a great revolver in a great configuration, but my colleagues and I were able to make it even better. The 45 ACP is a great companion to the 45 Colt in a convertible sixgun, as the 45 ACP is a moderately powerful cartridge that can be enjoyed over long shooting sessions without punishing the shooter, is a fine defensive option for those who wish to carry a sixgun for such purposes, and relatively low-cost ammunition is (usually) readily available. Most of my shooting is in the 1000fps range (.45 Colt … Target-grade accuracy with ramp front and adjustable rear… Quote. To make matters worse, Ruger still makes one or two iterations of the large frame 45 colt under the same name of “Blackhawk”, greatly confusing the shooting public. By J. Frank Norfleet, October 10, 2019 in SASS Wire Classifieds. Start new topic; Recommended Posts. It’s like two guns in one and some people will appreciate that. Description The peak of single action-revolver evolution, the New Model Blackhawk has the natural feel of a traditional solid-frame single action with advanced additions, including a patented transfer-bar ignition system with reverse-indexing stop … This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. The new Ruger Redhawk .45 ACP/.45 Colt revolver can be best described as a just-right big bore. Thread starter #3 Toothpick Needs milk and a bidet! SKU: RUGERNEWMODELBLACKHAWK Categories: Restricted, FIREARMS, REVOLVERS, HANDGUNS. Mine are a lot more accurate than I am capable of shooting. Be patient. Here in NE FL pistols are higher than most places in the south, but a NIB Ruger Blackhawk Convertible in 45 Colt/45ACP are going for 549 +tax in blue. I have my eye on a 45 colt New model blackhawk. If you only have one cylinder, the one in the gun, then closer examination should reveal what it is. One for 45 Colt and one for 45 Auto. 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