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09-24-2007, 05:50 PM
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Which Single Action Revolver?
I have been looking at single action revolvers and was wondering what you guys thought. I have limited it down to these two:
Ruger Super Blackhawk: .44 Magnum Blued Adjustable Sights Ruger Vaquero: .45LC Stainless Blade Sight The stainless vaquero is about $30 more than the Super Blackhawk. Basically, the gun is to be used for range fun but I do like the fact that the .44 can be usd for hunting. I really like the vaquero though, more of what I think a "Cowboy Gun" should look like. Give me some opinions people! I do think the .45LC would be more fun at the range. |
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09-24-2007, 06:48 PM
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Adjustable sights are nice for a range gun and also if your going to use it for hunting you can sight it in for your hunting load.
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09-24-2007, 06:53 PM
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The new Vaquero would be the easy choice for me. I don't hunt deer and I love cowboy guns. A stainless new vaquero will probably be my next purchase after I get my AR built.
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09-24-2007, 07:54 PM
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I can only speak for the Super Blackhawk: I have one, and I love the thing...In all honesty though, the two previous posts bring up a question to ask yourself: what will the primary use be? That ought to help out a little in the decision but all in all I don't think you can go wrong with either (just save up and buy the other one at a later date).
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09-24-2007, 10:12 PM
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Usage will dictate.
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09-25-2007, 06:41 AM
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I think I am going with Vaquero because I really don't see me using a pistol for hunting deer for awhile. I also don't see me using a iron sighted handgun either. It will be used more for plinking and fun than hunting anyway.
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09-25-2007, 07:27 AM
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The Vaquero is an execellent choice. However if your going to use it more for plinking, why not get a .357 Vaquero? Shooting .38's would be cheaper, but I know its not the .45. I have wanted a SS Vaquero too, but I am not sure on the whole .357 or .45 thing. My heart would say .45 for authenticity, but the wallet says .357. Just something to keep in mind...
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09-25-2007, 07:27 AM
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Good choice. I have an "Old" model vaquero, and love it. I havent yet, but I can load it with some HOT loads from Buffalo Bore. Just an fyi, I don't think that the "New" model Vaquero is rated for such loads.
What kind of grip are you getting? Standard, Bisley, Birds Head? I want very badly to convert my standard grip to a Birds Head.
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09-25-2007, 08:04 AM
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It is a "new" model vaquero with the standard grips. I will have to check out the differences. I really like the Bisley and Birdshead models too! I didn't know you could convert to the birdshead.
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09-25-2007, 08:16 AM
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