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Wyatt I'm partial to the old Ruger single actions too ...

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I like the Super Duper best. My 1st .44 was a very early New Model Super Duper. The 8 3/8" Model 29-2 that followed it never did group quite as tight. Since my budget considerations at the time are forgotten I wish I'd hung on to the Super Duper.
 
This one started out as a standard Super Blackhawk but I've modified it considerably over the years.Used to use it more when I lived in big bear country near Yellowstone. I can still hit plates with it at a measured 400 yds. using the old, classic Keith load, a fact that has amazed my son-in-law more than once.

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I like old Rugers, but then again i like new models too.

Left column top down old models

Blackhawk Flat Top 44 mag 1959
Blackhawk 41 mag 1971
Blackhawk 357 mag 1967
Old Army 1997

Right column top down new models

Super Blackhawk 44 mag 1993
Blackhawk 45 colt 1980
Vaquero 45 colt 2000
Super Blackhawk 44 mag custom 1976.
 

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Thanks Wyatt for the old model Ruger thread. I think it's time we gave Ruger credit for some good ole American steel. This is a customized Super Blackhawk with the unusual brass MR-3DB grip frame, which I acquired recently. It's almost too pretty to shoot, but I will. :) Oh yeah, dates to 1973. One of the last "three screws".

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Thanks Wyatt for the old model Ruger thread. I think it's time we gave Ruger credit for some good ole American steel. This is a customized Super Blackhawk with the unusual brass MR-3DB grip frame, which I acquired recently. It's almost too pretty to shoot, but I will. :) Oh yeah, dates to 1973. One of the last "three screws".

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That is NICE! Those grips lookto flair out at the bottom. What a beauty. I have a dillemne. I only have ond SBH but two pairs of grips. I like the sheep more, but the stags were a gift so I'll always keep them. I won't buy another SBH just to put grips on so was considering finding a SBH grip frame and putting it on the .357 Blackhawk with the stags.





 
Yes, the grips actually do flair out. They feel good in the hand. I have no idea of the make. Gotta love the sound an old three screw makes when you cock it. It's like racking a pump shotgun. Everyone recognizes it, despite language barriers.
 
Two Of My Old Ruger Single Actions.

I recently started collecting old (pre-1973) Ruger Single Actions. Smith&Wessons will always be number one with me, but it is fun to once and a while pickup a Ruger for my collection. (Both pictured below shown before).
1970 4 digit serial number 44 magnum Super Blackhawk Turnbull Restoration Custom with factory brass grip frame, and a case colored frame and hammer with fire blue screws and small parts with Sambar Stag Grips.

!957 4 digit serial number 44 magnum Flattop with factory stags.
 
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