"New to Me" Old Model Ruger Blackhawk

[RobertJ.]

I stopped by my LGS last Thursday, and there behind the glass was an old model Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum. The asking price was $325. I had other things to do and couldn't buy it at that moment, but it was all I could think about until the next day, when I went back to see if it was still there. It was! They told me someone else had just been looking at it, and said he would come back later. I told them to tell him I was sorry, but not too sorry. So, for $335 OTD, I went home with an old model BH in excellent condition. I haven't shot it yet, but after I do, there will be a range report.

At this same store earlier this year, I picked up a nice 28-2. I'm looking forward to shooting them side by side.

 

[Dieseltech56]

Is it unconverted? I love feel of the old model lockwork. The trigger is great on them

 

[2152hq]

That's a lot of gun for the price IMO. 1968 mfg I believe.
Love the 3-screw OM Rugers., just never personally warmed up to the NM's
Very nice..congrats!

 

[RobertJ.]

Is it unconverted? I love feel of the old model lockwork. The trigger is great on them

No, it's not been converted. I just love that clackety-clack!

 

[ACP230]

My favorite Ruger handguns.

 

[Fishinfool]

Great price on a very clean 3 screw Ruger. They are real shooters.

Larry

 

[Watchdog]

An Old Model Ruger Blackhawk in .357 with the 6.5-inch barrel was the first large caliber handgun I ever bought, way back in 1969.

I could not have asked for a better revolver to learn on.

You got a great deal on that one. Congratulations.

 

[Dieseltech56]

I want an OM .41 mag. It's #2 on my list right now

 

[RobertJ.]

An Old Model Ruger Blackhawk in .357 with the 6.5-inch barrel was the first large caliber handgun I ever bought, way back in 1969.

I could not have asked for a better revolver to learn on.

You got a great deal on that one. Congratulations.

Thank you! I learned on my dad's BH in .41 mag, so this, my first old model, is like going home.

 

[DWalt]

My very first Ruger and my very first .44 Magnum was a flattop Blackhawk (ca. 1957) I bought used in 1964. That was before the Super Blackhawk (I now have one of those) existed. I foolishly sold that flattop to a friend around 1970. That was before flattops were hot collectors' items, and it is one of the legion of handguns I wish I had kept.

 

[vonn]

You won't get a better price or shooter!

 

[Bakebfr480]

Very nice! Dresses up that prop rod too!!!

 

[Drm50]

At one time in 60s I had at least one of every Ruger SA made.
The only ones I have left is a couple Single-6s and the SBH. The
45LC Blackhawk is what got me interested in that cartridge. This
was in the middle of magnum mania. I think I only bought one
New Model Blackhawk and lost interest in Ruger SAs. They are
still good guns, I just don't care for the NM actions.

I fell out of a tree with a Single-6, with 6 in the wheel. It went
off in holster and shot me through the leg. Lucky I landed on
my back and shot through my calf. It makes me shiver thinking
about one going off while you are standing and it shoots down
your leg. I didn't sue Ruger, it was my fault for having 6 in the
wheel. I came away with 2 lessons, load five and stay out of
trees with fully loaded pistols.

 

[DocB]

Bought one back about 1970. Never was my favorite gun, but it was interesting. At the time I was in no position to afford one of the big Smiths, so I had to settle.

 

[RobertJ.]

At the time I was in no position to afford one of the big Smiths, so I had to settle.

Same boat my dad was in. 1971, Dirty Harry had made it difficult to find one and expensive if you did, and we lived on an island in SE Alaska. He "settled" for the BH, but wound up loving it.

 

[RobertJ.]

Very nice! Dresses up that prop rod too!!!

I had mixed feelings about using it. I almost went with this photo:

 

[Dieseltech56]

Very nice! Dresses up that prop rod too!!!

Wow, I didn't even notice that. I noticed the OM ruger medallions (which mine doesn't have cause it's a later one) but not that

 

[kaaskop49]

I wish I could like (or learn to like) Ruger single actions. I know they are magnificent handguns, but they just don't "do anything" for me, not even the short bbl bird's head models. One of my few shortcomings...

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[OLDSTER]

Nice old "three screw" Years ago, I used a "three screw" Super Blackhawk .44 mag. in handgun silhouette production class. I'd like another

 

[jwk]

I've never been able to feel any love for the feel of a Ruger single action grip frame. Then i shot a friend's Bisley framed Ruger. WOW! I've now got a Super Blackhawk in 45 Colt that w thicker grips points like magic in my hands and the smaller Bisley Blackhawk in 44 Special. The Special has the 4&5/8 barrel and doesn't have the balance of the larger Super Blackhawk w the 5&1/2 inch barrel. I should have bought a longer barreled model but I was thinking lite weight smaller package. Just got some new custom stocks that I hope will help.

While SA revolvers aren't as versatile in my mind as a DA S&W if you told me I absolutely had to hit something w a big chunk of lead I'd grab the Super Blackhawk Bisley out of the safe. Now if you tell me I have to hit it fast or hit it multiple times fast I'm in a quandary? Which S&W do I grab? M28 custom, 625 Moutain, 629 Classic 5" or my M627 1st model?

For any of you wanting a SA but can't stand the standard grip frame try a Bisley.

Finally the original poster got a screaming great deal on a really nice Ruger. Those old flattops are really great revolvers. I wish I could love that style grip frame but I can't.