Gotta make it yourself. http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...you-keep-store-your-s-ws-2.html#post136251708
Any Love for Ruger Single Actions?
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Gotta make it yourself. http://smith-wessonforum.com/s-w-re...you-keep-store-your-s-ws-2.html#post136251708
Thanks!
It has taken me better than 40 years to get these together. I actually have to take a more recent photo as I have given a couple of these Rugers to my kids since that pic was taken.
RobertJ.
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I'm really trying to understand why there's so much hate toward the New Model.
Is it just the lack of the clackety-clack?
Well, I'll trade that sound for one more round!
They say Col. Colt invented the six-shooter. Did he really?
I think it was Bill Ruger.
Edit: I'd better clarify that by stating that I'm talking specifically single-actions!
Is it just the lack of the clackety-clack?
Well, I'll trade that sound for one more round!
They say Col. Colt invented the six-shooter. Did he really?
I think it was Bill Ruger.
Edit: I'd better clarify that by stating that I'm talking specifically single-actions!
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Sam Casey
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I have 2 of the early 3 screw guns. A 4 5/8" .357 and a 6 1/2" 41mag. The 357 has traveled the country with me. Jackrabbits while deer hunting in Wyoming; porcupines grouse hunting in MI. Shows some wear. The 41 is mint and I would sell it. I am just can't handle that recoil and rock back into web of hand. Too much gun for me.
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Picked up a pretty beat up .44 Flat Top in New Mexico.
Added some parts, a pair of fancy Lett handles along with a Ron Power steel grip frame.
My goal was to create what Skeeter Skelton wished for "...an all steel, fancy finished version of this fine gun."
Perhaps because of all the work I have into this, it's my favorite .44 magnum!
Added some parts, a pair of fancy Lett handles along with a Ron Power steel grip frame.
My goal was to create what Skeeter Skelton wished for "...an all steel, fancy finished version of this fine gun."
Perhaps because of all the work I have into this, it's my favorite .44 magnum!
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I just can't get over the billboard on them. Plus, since I went ahead and spent the money on a Colt SAA I have no need to stray.
Texas Star
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I think it was probably Collier. But Colt made the first practical, reliable, mass produced revolvers.
I'm excluding pepperboxes, but think they came later, and most are DA, anyway.
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Texas Star
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Picked up a pretty beat up .44 Flat Top in New Mexico.
Added some parts, a pair of fancy Lett handles along with a Ron Power steel grip frame.
My goal was to create what Skeeter Skelton wished for "...an all steel, fancy finished version of this fine gun."
Perhaps because of all the work I have into this, it's my favorite .44 magnum!
I remember Skelton's gun like that. Pity that your frame went plum colored, as so many blued Rugers do. Their stainless ones are okay.
BigMuddy
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That's the rare 7 1/2" that Skeeter favored as well. I am sure he would approve. I've got one that doesn't get shot much. Yours looks great.
Collectors seem to like that plum color sometimes.
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Sistema1927
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That's a great looking gun. I'd like to get another nice 3 screw gun sometime. Let me know if you ever want to return it to New Mexico.
I was thinking the same thing.
fishcreekrim
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Great guns, finding one with a good trigger is rare. I picked up a 45 new model one day in a store, expecting to find the usual ruger trigger, about the same as the tailgate latch on a ranch pickup. Surprise, it was as nice as a good S&W let off. I left the store with that revolver. Haven’t found one near that nice ever since.
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That's the rare 7 1/2" that Skeeter favored as well. I am sure he would approve. I've got one that doesn't get shot much. Yours looks great.
Collectors seem to like that plum color sometimes.
Dan
My Ruger went through the tank a few times, trying to get the frame a nice “blue”, but eventually it always turned “plum” colored. I think it has to do with some property of the cast parts. I’ve seen plenty of Rugers turn color over the years.
The "family" Ruger
MY stables only Ruger..a Lipsey's 4-5/8" Single Six Convertible.
With 22LR cylinder it has been the best early "trainer" for the family age group just wanting to learn. One shot, single action, concentrate, hold half a breath, squeeze, make it count. You all know the drill and like me, probably get more enjoyment out of the BIG grin when they hit square, safely reholster (cowboy Galco leather) and then turn around and their eyes are asking: How did I do granpa? But they already know!
I like to ease them in from the Ruger to the S&W Model 34 once they are ready for DA fun and have acquired the skill sets, but also most want to try that Ruger some more, but with the 22 WMR cylinder in.
MY stables only Ruger..a Lipsey's 4-5/8" Single Six Convertible.
With 22LR cylinder it has been the best early "trainer" for the family age group just wanting to learn. One shot, single action, concentrate, hold half a breath, squeeze, make it count. You all know the drill and like me, probably get more enjoyment out of the BIG grin when they hit square, safely reholster (cowboy Galco leather) and then turn around and their eyes are asking: How did I do granpa? But they already know!
I like to ease them in from the Ruger to the S&W Model 34 once they are ready for DA fun and have acquired the skill sets, but also most want to try that Ruger some more, but with the 22 WMR cylinder in.
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BearBio
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Most definitely==down to a dozen Rugers and Colts!
I had a 10.5 inch barreled SBH at one time. Walked around with it hog hunting and decided any game would be in the next county by the time I cleared leather. Traded it for this one. Still need to get leather for it. Loves shooting a Keith boolit.
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Wyatt Burp
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I only like old models because I need those four clicks, too. I'm just too used to Colts. This 1969 SBHawk wears sheep horn grips. I have an extra pair of stags but nowhere to put them. The longer Single Six is early 60s with XR3 grip frame and is marked .22 Magnum and has a spair .22 LR cylinder. Ruger varnished the early grips beautifully as you can see on that one.
Alpo
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