Bought one of these today:
Ruger Blackhawk Flat Top Anniversary model in .45 Colt’s with .45 ACP conversion cylinder and ivory handles. Been thinking A LOT of the ideal single action revolver for me, and this is pretty much it. Ruger toughness and durability. The Anniversary action has the old pawl system that properly indexes the chambers like an old Colt, yet is safe to carry with all six. Adjustasights for versatility in different loads, gunfighter’s length barrel for easy packing, lighter frame than the standard Blackhawk for easier packing.
Yes I know it won’t take .45 Colt magnums, that’s ZERO issue as I have no intention of shooting them as the power is NOT needed where I live (Las Vegas) and I don’t like all the recoil. A standard, tried and true, proven .45 Colt’s standard power is JUST FINE for this ‘ol country boy. The .45 ACP cylinder will allow affordable practice as I don’t reload. The .45 is God’s caliber in a single if you ask me.
So it should be tough, packable, versatile, affordable to shoot, supposedly pretty accurate, and cool. Once I get it and ensure all is well and it works good, I’ll be getting a holster and cartridge slide for it, plus maybe some stags.
I got enabled from all the sweet pics over on the “single actions for defense” thread. Thanks all!
-Jay