Ruger Blackhawk

[Drm50]

When in Jr. High in early 60s started off with Ruger Single-6 and acquired one of each of their SAs, including Bearcat. After Ruger did New Model I only bought 4 new that I can remember. A 32mg Single-6, 357/ 9mm and the Buckeye Specials.
I bought a lot of the 4 5/8" BH in 357mag trying to get one that had enough travel to sight in. Never got it done, the other calibers were no problem. The front sights on SBH are not high enough to sight in at short ranges, perfect for 100yds.
Now only have 3 Rugers, 2 old Single-6s and my original SBH. In teens I saw the light and shifted to S&Ws. Cost more but accuracy was worth it.
Still have my original m17 from 64.

 

[hittman77]

Even converted that IS still a very collectable gun to many. And not difficult or real expensive to convert back to original.

Congrats

 

[Bullet Bob]

"In the OP, you said it was converted. Would that be to .45ACP or something? "

Hi Jeffrefrig - converted in Ruger single-action speak means it was changed from the original type of action that could leave a firing pin too near a primer, to the 1973 transfer bar action that made it safe to carry six, and you also didn't have to put it on half-cock to free the cylinder for loading, another safety feature. Ruger advertised free factory conversions at that time for the older models, and I believe still will.

I've had a couple of Super Blackhawks (new models, although calling something over 50 years old 'new' makes me smile), but they've never hung around. My only Ruger single-action now is a Lipsey's special Bisley Single Seven, a .327 magnum seven-shot on a Single-Six sized frame. Pretty groovy gun, and at some point they started putting the 'read the manual' warning on the underside of the barrel, so it's not as noticeable.

 

[Dino44]

Bought this all original 357 Blackhawk (circa 1973) a few years ago because I thought I needed one …. and boy I'm glad I did! It's fun to shoot and I've really grown fond of it. It does look out of place in my safe but that's ok! [emoji3590]

I have never carried a single action revolver, but your set up really seems like a perfect match. Simply beautiful!

 

[KalamazooKid]

I have never carried a single action revolver, but your set up really seems like a perfect match. Simply beautiful!

Thank you very much Dino!

 

[Fishinfool]

Everyone likes pictures, so here is a pic showing the three basic Ruger grip frame styles - Dragoon square back trigger guard, XR-3 (Coltish), and Bisley. Most people find the Bisley style most comfortable to shoot under recoil, and probably closest to the recoil feel of a DA revolver.

Larry