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anubis_82 · 11-12-2007, 05:21 AM

My old man has just recently given me a 15+ year old NewModel Blackhawk single-action revolver in 357 magnum. I am just looking for a little bit of over view on this revolver. It is perfect shape aside from needing a little bit of cleaning.

Plan9 · 11-12-2007, 07:11 AM

Excellent! I have one myself in .357, blued w/ the 7.5" tube. Solid, solid piece. No frills, all business.

There is the safety issue, although you may be aware of it. You can't carry the old Blackhawks with a full cylinder. Just load it "Old West" style:

Load 1, skip 1, load 5, close the gate. Make sure the hammer is down on an empty chamber.

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"Old Model" Ruger single actions, like Colts, should always be carried with an empty chamber under the hammer. Look closely at yours through the gap between the rear of the cylinder and the frame's recoil shield with the hammer down and you will see the firing pin protruding through the frame. It will rest on the primer of the cartridge, if it were loaded. The balance of these guns is such that if you drop it from a height of more than about three or four feet, the gun will land butt first and strike the hammer. The first notch you pull the hammer back to, which positions the hammer about 1/8 of an inch from the frame, is called a safety notch, but this can still shear off under an impact and discharge the gun.

Anyschwayz, you've got a really great, really accurate piece. It'll take deer down, no sweat. A good backpacking gun due to incredible ruggedness and reliability. The trigger pull on mine is just about heaven.

If you handload, you can really roll some rockets in .357 with the heavy SA frame. The versatility of single action revolvers is limitless.

Unless you plan on doing SASS or something, you might want to invest in a nice rubber grip by Hogue or the like. They're ugly as hell, but they've made a huge difference for me both on the range and in the woods.

anubis_82 · 11-12-2007, 11:09 AM

Good looking out, thank you. Where were you are overseas??

Fire · 11-12-2007, 11:19 AM

if its Really a New model, then it has the transfer bar safety and can be carried with 6- Mine is an oldie, in 30 cal.- damn things are tanks, and if maintained have a near miraculous reliability- BTW ruger will upgrade your gun for free, and send you the old parts for its collectors values sake if it is not a new model.......

Plan9 · 11-12-2007, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by anubis_82

Good looking out, thank you. Where were you are overseas??

The usual GWoT places.

Take some pictures of your piece for the related thread.

Also: They make a 9x19mm cylinder for the Blackhawk. Kinda useless for most but might come in handy in some crazy zombie infestation.

Fire · 11-22-2007, 12:09 AM

can one get the 9mm cylinder on its own- I would so buy a cheapie used .357 if i could just drop in the cylinder for 9mm

11-12-2007, 05:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
anubis_82 Junkie	Ruger question My old man has just recently given me a 15+ year old NewModel Blackhawk single-action revolver in 357 magnum. I am just looking for a little bit of over view on this revolver. It is perfect shape aside from needing a little bit of cleaning.

11-12-2007, 11:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	if its Really a New model, then it has the transfer bar safety and can be carried with 6- Mine is an oldie, in 30 cal.- damn things are tanks, and if maintained have a near miraculous reliability- BTW ruger will upgrade your gun for free, and send you the old parts for its collectors values sake if it is not a new model....... __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

11-22-2007, 12:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fire Warrior Smith Location: missouri	can one get the 9mm cylinder on its own- I would so buy a cheapie used .357 if i could just drop in the cylinder for 9mm __________________ Thought the harder, Heart the bolder, Mood the more as our might lessens

11-12-2007, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
anubis_82 Junkie	Good looking out, thank you. Where were you are overseas??