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Link Posted: 8/5/2019 8:51:10 AM EST
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Nice!
Link Posted: 8/8/2019 3:59:22 PM EST
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Its amazing how different a good set of grips can make a gun feel.

I think they look snazzy, too.
Link Posted: 8/8/2019 4:09:28 PM EST
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Lookin good!!!
Link Posted: 8/12/2019 8:25:59 PM EST
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Not only does this thread have the best looking guns,
it has some of the best photography.
Well done, everybody!
Link Posted: 8/18/2019 2:07:15 PM EST
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Some new leather for the El Patron...

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Link Posted: 8/19/2019 6:31:19 PM EST
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Stainless flattop .357/9mm.  I haven't shot it yet because I just got the grips in; previously it was nigh unholdable due to the horribly thin grips, and the replacement wooden Hogues I put on it looked gorgeous but put my hand on the wrong spot.  These Altamonts seem to hit that Goldilocks zone.
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 12:17:18 PM EST
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My .357 New Vaquero that I bought off of a member here. She has been to Tyler's Gun Works for some tuning so I sent the grip frame to Chig's for some burl Walnut grips to make her extra special. Ain't she purdy?
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 6:12:27 PM EST
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Yep.  Sure is!
Link Posted: 8/29/2019 10:21:44 PM EST
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Pre-warning blackhawks in .45 and .357
Link Posted: 9/1/2019 1:19:42 AM EST
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My beater .45 Colt New Model Blackhawk made in 2005. Bought it off of one of our local forums. It was stolen from the original owner and it turned up a few years later. It had some light rust, a bent front sight, the anodizing on the grip frame and ejector rod housing are scuffed and chipped. He said the original grips were trashed so he put on a new pair of factory laminates. They are too big for me so I swapped them for this old set of wood grips. I've got a better grip frame coming so I will swap it and ship it to Chig for less fancy grips. Maybe his light ivory micarta's.

I had it's twin that I sold and regretted. I couldn't pass this one up for the price. It's amazing how much decent Blackhawks are going for. The days of sub $300 shooters are long gone.
Link Posted: 9/1/2019 12:16:43 PM EST
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Originally Posted By steve88GT:
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My beater .45 Colt New Model Blackhawk made in 2005. Bought it off of one of our local forums. It was stolen from the original owner and it turned up a few years later. It had some light rust, a bent front sight, the anodizing on the grip frame and ejector rod housing are scuffed and chipped. He said the original grips were trashed so he put on a new pair of factory laminates. They are too big for me so I swapped them for this old set of wood grips. I've got a better grip frame coming so I will swap it and ship it to Chig for less fancy grips. Maybe his light ivory micarta's.

I had it's twin that I sold and regretted. I couldn't pass this one up for the price. It's amazing how much decent Blackhawks are going for. The days of sub $300 shooters are long gone.
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Firstly I can appreciate a solid shooter with scars! Secondly I agree 1000% on cheap blackhawks being a thing of the past. I bought one years ago for $320. A few months ago $499. Shew!
Link Posted: 9/1/2019 4:29:22 PM EST
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Originally Posted By steve88GT:
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My beater .45 Colt New Model Blackhawk made in 2005. Bought it off of one of our local forums. It was stolen from the original owner and it turned up a few years later. It had some light rust, a bent front sight, the anodizing on the grip frame and ejector rod housing are scuffed and chipped. He said the original grips were trashed so he put on a new pair of factory laminates. They are too big for me so I swapped them for this old set of wood grips. I've got a better grip frame coming so I will swap it and ship it to Chig for less fancy grips. Maybe his light ivory micarta's.

I had it's twin that I sold and regretted. I couldn't pass this one up for the price. It's amazing how much decent Blackhawks are going for. The days of sub $300 shooters are long gone.
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Very nice!  These are especially good as a “perfect packing pistol”.  The aluminum grip frame and ejector rod housing keeps the weight down, and those big holes in the cylinder and barrel help too.  I packed one just like it on many big game hunts, and used it a few times to administer the coup de gras when another shot from a high power rifle would have made a mess.

Consider having the grip frame polished, the anodizing polished off.  A new grip frame may or may not be a good fit.
Link Posted: 9/1/2019 10:57:05 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Warhawk:

Very nice!  These are especially good as a “perfect packing pistol”.  The aluminum grip frame and ejector rod housing keeps the weight down, and those big holes in the cylinder and barrel help too.  I packed one just like it on many big game hunts, and used it a few times to administer the coup de gras when another shot from a high power rifle would have made a mess.

Consider having the grip frame polished, the anodizing polished off.  A new grip frame may or may not be a good fit.
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I polished the grip frame on the one I sold. I was inspired by one of Skeeter Skelton's old model Blackhawks that he polished. I didn't really like it once I did it. :(

You should see how bad the fitting is on this one. I don't think it can get much worse. But for $20 for the other I'll take a chance.
Link Posted: 9/5/2019 7:56:18 PM EST
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New addition.  New Blackhawk.  4” 41 magnum.

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Link Posted: 9/5/2019 9:10:52 PM EST
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New addition.  New Blackhawk.  4” 41 magnum.

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I like it

.41 mag is a lot of fun ( if you handload )

Link Posted: 9/10/2019 3:04:33 PM EST
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Picked this up at the FFL today. Benn searching for one for about 2 months.

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Link Posted: 9/11/2019 9:19:50 PM EST
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Lipsey’s Ruger Blackhawk convertible flat top, comes with .45 acp and .45 lc cylinders.
Link Posted: 10/8/2019 8:38:42 PM EST
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Picked this little gem up today,.357 Ruger with full action job and real stag grips.
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Link Posted: 10/29/2019 11:27:04 AM EST
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Single Seven in 327 Mag

Link Posted: 12/31/2019 2:32:00 PM EST
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Link Posted: 1/4/2020 11:41:57 AM EST
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I don't think I've posted anything in this thread.

Pietta New Model Army with gated Kirst Konverter and ejector rod, .45 Colt:

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Vintage-1878 Smith & Wesson Model 1-1/2 Single Action in .32 S&W (not Long), with original 19th Century Ideal bullet mold and reloading tool. The ammo shown was loaded using the tool, including the bullets cast in the mold. Used ~5 grains of 3Fg black powder.

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Ruger 50th Anniversary Blackhawk in .357. I replaced the uncomfortable for me plastic grips with rosewood grips from Ruger.

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Not shown are several others. Plus, this morning I ordered a 5.5" Uberti Bisley in .44-40 from Dixie Gun Works. Can't wait to get it.
Link Posted: 1/8/2020 12:06:12 PM EST
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There's a story behind this Blackhawk.  It belonged to my late ex-FIL
My ex-wife inherited it.  She's a sensible woman.  She awarded me permanent custody.
She only knows how to shoot guns.  I get to deal with care and feeding.
Makes a nice companion piece for the Buffalo Classic.



Link Posted: 1/12/2020 4:24:44 PM EST
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My latest addition, an Uberti Bisley in .44-40 WCF from Dixie Gun Works:

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This is my first Bisley and I really liked the grip for handling recoil. I also shot it with some more powerful black powder handloads. While it had a good amount of flip, recoil wasn't painful.
Link Posted: 1/29/2020 9:14:58 AM EST
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Cimarron Model P Old Model in .45 LC
Been lusting after these for 15 years and just picked these beauties up yesterday from my LGS, after sitting there all week while I was at Shot Show.
Link Posted: 2/22/2020 2:26:03 PM EST
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Link Posted: 3/9/2020 3:56:35 PM EST
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This is my  Colt 2nd Gen 45, made in 1959 and my 1st Gen SAA 45, made in 1914. Pictured with my Winchester 1886 SRC in 45-70, circa 1895 according to the Cody letter.
Link Posted: 3/19/2020 2:55:43 PM EST
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Link Posted: 4/30/2020 6:42:00 PM EST
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EMF/Pietta GW2 .45 Colt. This one has the best trigger of any clone I've handled, including my Smoke Wagon Deluxe Taylor Tuned action example.




If you hold the gun a certain angles, you can make out a remnant of a "Big Iron" marking on the barrel that used to be there. Big Iron was a budget model Cimarron used to sell, which was then replaced by their Pistolero line. I wonder what the story is on how that part made it on a EMF.




Link Posted: 5/12/2020 4:48:44 PM EST
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Uberti 7th Calvary.



Link Posted: 5/20/2020 2:50:35 PM EST
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Link Posted: 5/20/2020 5:37:57 PM EST
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Uberti Cattlemen II in 357. 3 click action and new hammer safety design with a floating firing pin.

Link Posted: 5/21/2020 9:28:44 PM EST
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This beauty showed up today.  I’ve been looking for a 3 screw flat top in .357.  For a companion gun to the Winchester/Miroku 1873, also in 357.  Its got a brass grip frame from a Super Blackhawk, custom front sight, Millett rear sight, case hardened frame, and Ivory micarta grips (that are too thick for me). It’s also been converted, and had an action job. I have a parts kit from a Super Blackhawk and may swap in that hammer, but the action is SWEET on this one so I may leave it alone.

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It’s a birth year gun, and joins my other Ruger birth year guns.
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Link Posted: 6/7/2020 2:21:06 PM EST
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the family mechanic gave me this to clean.  its his fishing, snake-killing gun.  he bought it new in 87.  he takes better care of my truck than he does of this Ruger.  grip frame had peeling paint, hammer has pitting, and general rustfullness.  I got the rust off, polished the grip frame & oiled the thing up.  gave it back to him this afternoon & he was pleased. I told him to use it, enjoy it, but give it to me once a year.  I kinda wish I had taken before pics.Attachment Attached File
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Link Posted: 7/4/2020 6:38:33 PM EST
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Happy 4th of July!
Link Posted: 7/4/2020 10:55:04 PM EST
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Looks like my image from many years ago died, so I'll try it again: Great grandfather and his Colt.



Link Posted: 7/7/2020 6:49:39 PM EST
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Got a Cimarron/Uberti USV Artillery to replace my EMF/Armi San Marco New Dakota.



I got interested in the Spanish American War and wanted my revolver to look the part because I cannot afford an actual Krag Carbine.

Link Posted: 7/27/2020 12:38:30 AM EST
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Link Posted: 7/27/2020 4:56:16 AM EST
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Link Posted: 7/31/2020 1:23:22 PM EST
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Just picked it up today. Uberti Cattleman in .357. Now i just need my '73 rifle.

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Link Posted: 7/31/2020 4:57:48 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Birddog1911:
Just picked it up today. Uberti Cattleman in .357. Now i just need my '73 rifle.

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Link Posted: 7/31/2020 5:03:16 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Birddog1911:
Just picked it up today. Uberti Cattleman in .357. Now i just need my '73 rifle.

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Nice...you do need a 73 rifle



Love mine
Link Posted: 7/31/2020 5:05:41 PM EST
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Nice...you do need a 73 rifle

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Love mine
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Originally Posted By Birddog1911:
Just picked it up today. Uberti Cattleman in .357. Now i just need my '73 rifle.

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Nice...you do need a 73 rifle

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Love mine


How do they handle .357 mags?
Link Posted: 7/31/2020 5:09:41 PM EST
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How do they handle .357 mags?
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Mine is 45 Colt, and I run Cowboy loads. Being it's faithful to the Winchester with a toggle design I don't think you would want to run full power 357 through them
Link Posted: 7/31/2020 9:04:17 PM EST
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Mine is 45 Colt, and I run Cowboy loads. Being it's faithful to the Winchester with a toggle design I don't think you would want to run full power 357 through them
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How do they handle .357 mags?



Mine is 45 Colt, and I run Cowboy loads. Being it's faithful to the Winchester with a toggle design I don't think you would want to run full power 357 through them

FWIW, I've done a bunch of research on the '73 in .357, and the consensus is that you can run standard loads through it with no issue, since it was proofed at even higher pressures. Now, 10,000 full power loads? Perhaps not. But lots of people do.

I'm replacing the springs before I even fire it, and having the screws hardened, since these seem to be near standard issues. A shame, really, since we pay so much for the damned things.
Link Posted: 8/1/2020 12:16:20 AM EST
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Originally Posted By Birddog1911:

FWIW, I've done a bunch of research on the '73 in .357, and the consensus is that you can run standard loads through it with no issue, since it was proofed at even higher pressures. Now, 10,000 full power loads? Perhaps not. But lots of people do.

I'm replacing the springs before I even fire it, and having the screws hardened, since these seem to be near standard issues. A shame, really, since we pay so much for the damned things.
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Is your 1873 a Miroku?  I have one, A 357 Trapper, I don’t intend to push it with flamethrower loads but I’m going to be afraid of factory level ammo either.  

If you’re a handloader, look at the data on Lil Gun powder.  It produces velocity with much lower pressure than other powders.  Doesn’t seem possible, but I called the Hodgdon tech people and they confirmed that the data is correct.  The drawback to Lil Gun is that it burns very hot, so I wouldn’t use it for any rapid fire use.
Link Posted: 8/1/2020 9:32:27 AM EST
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No, it's a Uberti. But with what I've read, I'm confident that standard. 357 loads will be alright. It'll mostly see .38s, or low loaded .357, anyway. I'll save magnum loads for when I'm in the field. I really want to hit a coyote with some hard cast.
Link Posted: 8/1/2020 12:59:40 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Birddog1911:
No, it's a Uberti. But with what I've read, I'm confident that standard. 357 loads will be alright. It'll mostly see .38s, or low loaded .357, anyway. I'll save magnum loads for when I'm in the field. I really want to hit a coyote with some hard cast.
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I don't remember ever shooting a coyote with a cast bullet.  But I did whack a large bobcat with one once.  I was hog hunting with a 45-70 and this bobcat came by about 125 yards out.  Punched a neat 1/2 inch hole through both shoulders and the heart.  Very little damage to the hide.

Link Posted: 8/1/2020 10:12:07 PM EST
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I don't remember ever shooting a coyote with a cast bullet.  But I did whack a large bobcat with one once.  I was hog hunting with a 45-70 and this bobcat came by about 125 yards out.  Punched a neat 1/2 inch hole through both shoulders and the heart.  Very little damage to the hide.

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Good to know. I got him at about 150 yards with a. 308 shooting 165gr game king
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Link Posted: 8/18/2020 11:15:19 PM EST
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Love my 3.75” super Blackhawk 44mag!
Link Posted: 8/19/2020 9:17:42 AM EST
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summer time fun

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arsenal molds h&g503 44 Keith mold goodness

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