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Posted: 2/8/2017 1:03:42 PM EDT
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My vote would be to go for the convertible cylinder model with the 5-1/2" barrel. The 9mm is a lot of fun (and cheaper to shoot). For me, the 5-1/2" barrel length balances better in the hand and it is still easy to carry (Especially when seated in a vehicle).....
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Posted: 2/16/2017 5:48:29 AM EDT
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A 4.6" convertible has been on my list for a while, that gets my vote. The length is just a personal preference of mine I suppose... I love 4-ish inch barrels on a revolver.
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Posted: 2/16/2017 7:40:59 AM EDT
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Ruger dose not make a Blackhawk chambered in 357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. They make the Vaquero with a 5 1/2" barrel chambered in 357. The Blackhawk only comes in a 4 5/8" and a 6 1/2" barrel. Other chamber sizes are offered in 5 1/2" but not the 357.
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Posted: 2/16/2017 8:03:06 AM EDT
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I have the 45 colt in the Blackhawk and love it. I need to load some blackpowder cartridges for it.
Now you are talking fun. I shoot 357 mag with bp. Gets a lot of questions at the range. |
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Posted: 2/16/2017 10:17:54 AM EDT
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I have a Blackhawk Convertible in 357/9mm with the 6.5 inch barrel. Despite the fact that I don't really like of have much use for 357 Magnum anymore (subject for another thread) the revolver has been a good revolver. The 9mm cylinder is interesting and fun. The long barrel makes it a shooter; tames the recoil and give a good site radius.
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Posted: 2/16/2017 11:48:48 AM EDT
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Ruger dose not make a Blackhawk chambered in 357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. They make the Vaquero with a 5 1/2" barrel chambered in 357. The Blackhawk only comes in a 4 5/8" and a 6 1/2" barrel. Other chamber sizes are offered in 5 1/2" but not the 357. Model #5247, 5.5 convertable, whether it is still available is another story. I am torn, I love the idea of the shorter barrel but think thst 5.5 may be optimal. Depends I guess, if I saw a 5.5 availablr at an ok price I would probably buy, otherwise the 4.6 would be great... |
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Posted: 2/16/2017 1:53:43 PM EDT
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Model #5247, 5.5 convertable, whether it is still available is another story. I am torn, I love the idea of the shorter barrel but think thst 5.5 may be optimal. Depends I guess, if I saw a 5.5 availablr at an ok price I would probably buy, otherwise the 4.6 would be great... I have .45 Colt/.45 ACP convertibles in 5.5” and a .357/9mm convertible in 6.5”. The .357 is very accurate; the 9mm is more accurate than I expected, but the barrel is a bit long. I prefer the 5.5” guns with the .45 ACP cylinder, modified to take .45 AR, as range guns. The 5.5” .357 convertible looks good. It is a Lipsey’s model, so it could be difficult to find. |
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Posted: 2/16/2017 2:06:53 PM EDT
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I have several single actions and find that the Ruger excels at the big bore .44 s . My Super Blackhawk has one sweet trigger
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Posted: 2/16/2017 3:01:01 PM EDT
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I have .45 Colt/.45 ACP convertibles in 5.5” and a .357/9mm convertible in 6.5”. The .357 is very accurate; the 9mm is more accurate than I expected, but the barrel is a bit long. I prefer the 5.5” guns with the .45 ACP cylinder, modified to take .45 AR, as range guns. The 5.5” .357 convertible looks good. It is a Lipsey’s model, so it could be difficult to find. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Model #5247, 5.5 convertable, whether it is still available is another story. I am torn, I love the idea of the shorter barrel but think thst 5.5 may be optimal. Depends I guess, if I saw a 5.5 availablr at an ok price I would probably buy, otherwise the 4.6 would be great... I have .45 Colt/.45 ACP convertibles in 5.5” and a .357/9mm convertible in 6.5”. The .357 is very accurate; the 9mm is more accurate than I expected, but the barrel is a bit long. I prefer the 5.5” guns with the .45 ACP cylinder, modified to take .45 AR, as range guns. The 5.5” .357 convertible looks good. It is a Lipsey’s model, so it could be difficult to find. Agreed on the barrel length and possible difficulty locating one... the 4.6 may have to be the best option. My SBW .44 is a 7.5 inch and it is a cannon... love it but want back tot he more manageable end of the spectrum size wise. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 12:35:32 AM EDT
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Ruger dose not make a Blackhawk chambered in 357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. They make the Vaquero with a 5 1/2" barrel chambered in 357. The Blackhawk only comes in a 4 5/8" and a 6 1/2" barrel. Other chamber sizes are offered in 5 1/2" but not the 357. Actually they do make a .357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. It's a convertible too. Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible .357 |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 9:57:00 PM EDT
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I haven't tried out anything in the 5.5 , but I've got a 4 5/8 New Blackhawk convertible in .45 acp/ .45 Colt, that I love. After that , I bought a SBH in .44 mag with a 7.5 barrel, and while it's fun as hell to shoot, it's not nearly as "handy" if you follow.
I shit you not, I love the 4 5/8 so much, I literally just (two hours ago) bought another one. This one only has the .45 Colt cylinder. For now. 
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Posted: 2/17/2017 10:06:46 PM EDT
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Lots of fun with my NM blackhawk with the 4 5/8 bbl. 9mm is a joy to shoot and I have some wild h110 loads in 357mag that rattle my gp100s. Very solid revolver built on a huge frame.
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Posted: 2/17/2017 11:45:40 PM EDT
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I've got a 4 5/8 New Blackhawk convertible in .45acp/.45 Colt; I've never shot .45acp out of it.
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Posted: 2/18/2017 11:45:24 AM EDT
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I've got a 4 5/8 New Blackhawk convertible in .45acp/.45 Colt; I've never shot .45acp out of it. @Sandboxmedic Wanna make a deal? I'd take the acp cylinder off your hands.... 
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Posted: 2/19/2017 12:57:05 AM EDT
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@Sandboxmedic Wanna make a deal? I'd take the acp cylinder off your hands.... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've got a 4 5/8 New Blackhawk convertible in .45acp/.45 Colt; I've never shot .45acp out of it. @Sandboxmedic Wanna make a deal? I'd take the acp cylinder off your hands.... Nah, the cylinder is serial numbered to my gun. I bought the gun used and whoever owned it before me had obviously had it tuned because both cylinders lock up tight and the action is very smooth including a free spin pawl. When I first got it and was checking it out was probably the only time I've put the cylinder in the gun and it still looks basically new; it's oiled up and sitting in the little red Ruger bag. I keep meaning to try it but that gun hasn't been out of the safe in years now. They do occasionally show up on eBay and Gunbroker though. Here's an example I found on ebay (no affiliation) .45acp Blackhawk cylinder The two on Gunbroker are listed at $160 & $180. 
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Posted: 2/19/2017 4:03:01 AM EDT
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Nah, the cylinder is serial numbered to my gun. I bought the gun used and whoever owned it before me had obviously had it tuned because both cylinders lock up tight and the action is very smooth including a free spin pawl. When I first got it and was checking it out was probably the only time I've put the cylinder in the gun and it still looks basically new; it's oiled up and sitting in the little red Ruger bag. I keep meaning to try it but that gun hasn't been out of the safe in years now. They do occasionally show up on eBay and Gunbroker though. Here's an example I found on ebay (no affiliation) .45acp Blackhawk cylinder The two on Gunbroker are listed at $160 & $180. Thanks. 
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Posted: 2/19/2017 1:51:50 PM EDT
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Nah, the cylinder is serial numbered to my gun. I bought the gun used and whoever owned it before me had obviously had it tuned because both cylinders lock up tight and the action is very smooth including a free spin pawl. When I first got it and was checking it out was probably the only time I've put the cylinder in the gun and it still looks basically new; it's oiled up and sitting in the little red Ruger bag. I keep meaning to try it but that gun hasn't been out of the safe in years now. They do occasionally show up on eBay and Gunbroker though. Here's an example I found on ebay (no affiliation) .45acp Blackhawk cylinder The two on Gunbroker are listed at $160 & $180. They still ship with the littlw red velvet Crown Royale bag for the other cylinder??? Sweet! |
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Posted: 2/19/2017 9:42:23 PM EDT
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They still ship with the littlw red velvet Crown Royale bag for the other cylinder??? Sweet! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Nah, the cylinder is serial numbered to my gun. I bought the gun used and whoever owned it before me had obviously had it tuned because both cylinders lock up tight and the action is very smooth including a free spin pawl. When I first got it and was checking it out was probably the only time I've put the cylinder in the gun and it still looks basically new; it's oiled up and sitting in the little red Ruger bag. I keep meaning to try it but that gun hasn't been out of the safe in years now. They do occasionally show up on eBay and Gunbroker though. Here's an example I found on ebay (no affiliation) .45acp Blackhawk cylinder The two on Gunbroker are listed at $160 & $180. They still ship with the littlw red velvet Crown Royale bag for the other cylinder??? Sweet! No earthly idea, IIRC mine's an early eighties New Model (I can't remember what year; it came in the cardboard box). |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 6:01:33 PM EDT
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No earthly idea, IIRC mine's an early eighties New Model (I can't remember what year; it came in the cardboard box). Is there really a serial number on the cylinder? Neither of mine have this. |
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Posted: 2/20/2017 6:43:33 PM EDT
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Is there really a serial number on the cylinder? Neither of mine have this. Yeah, if I remember it's on the end of the cylinder. I'm not in the States so I can't check and take a picture. ETA- found this thread Rugerforum. Apparently some were, some weren't but Ruger list it in the manual. Page 11- Ruger Blackhawk manual |
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Posted: 2/21/2017 11:18:20 AM EDT
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I have a stainless Blackhawk in .357 with the 4 5/8" barrel and like it a lot. I would think 5.5" would be fine too but 6.5" would be longer than I'd want. If you reload I don't see much use for a 9mm cylinder but around here .38/.357 have gotten a bit more expensive for new ammo so if you are buying factory then maybe it would be beneficial.
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Posted: 2/21/2017 10:01:58 PM EDT
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Actually they do make a .357 with a 5 1/2" barrel. It's a convertible too. Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible .357 True but this is the Midsize Blackhawk and not the NM Blackhawk built on the large frame. This gun is the equivalent to a New Model Vaquero with adjustable sights. |
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Posted: 3/8/2017 2:00:34 AM EDT
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The Convertible Blackhawks are awesome. I started out with a blued 5.5" .45 Colt Convertible that's been a fantastic gun. I just bought a stainless 5.5" Blackhawk Bisley Convertible .45 Colt which is one that I've wanted forever and am in the process of selling the blued Convertible. I'd keep it but I don't need two and I need to free up the cash. I'm not sure I will venture into the .357 Blackhawks, maybe a New Vaquero someday. You can't go wrong with any of the Ruger Convertible single actions.
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Posted: 3/8/2017 9:06:05 AM EDT
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For your purpose I'd go with a 4-5/8".
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