Posted: 1/2/2012 8:50:07 AM EDT
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looking to get 45lc short barrel.
one of the dealer only models peeked my interest, but it says its on the 357 frame. I am a big guy so this doesnt apeal to me. can someone clarify the difference between these two. 10445 http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkBlued/models.html 5242 http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkDE/models.html http://www.lipseysguns.com/post/Ruger-Flattop-45-Colt-45-ACP-Convertible-4-5-8.aspx I am a reloader and would like to buid up some of the "ruger only" load through my new purcahse. For what its worth i have a new vaquero in 45lc and its a little cramped. MJ |
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If you want to shoot "Ruger Only" loads, the new Vaquero and Blackhawk on the smaller frame are not what you want. I would also highly recommend getting the Bisley frame. It handles heavier loads better from what I've read. I have custom 4-5/8" Blackhawks built by Hamilton Bowen and John Gallagher, both in .45 Colt. My Bowen Blackhawk has the standard gripframe and the Gallagher gun is a Bisley conversion.
I don't shoot heavy loads since I want to be able to shoot my reloads in every .45 Colt I own, including Open Top and SAA replicas, so they are all pretty much blackpowder specs. But, what recoil there is, the Bisley manages it better. When I do load heavy for a hog hunt I'm planning, I'll definately use the Bisley. |
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The first 2 are New Model Blackhawks (which are all large frames) the 3rd is a Flat top 45 which is on the medium frame.
looking to get 45lc short barrel. one of the dealer only models peeked my interest, but it says its on the 357 frame. I am a big guy so this doesnt apeal to me. can someone clarify the difference between these two. 10445 http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkBlued/models.html 5242 http://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkDE/models.html http://www.lipseysguns.com/post/Ruger-Flattop-45-Colt-45-ACP-Convertible-4-5-8.aspx I am a reloader and would like to buid up some of the "ruger only" load through my new purcahse. For what its worth i have a new vaquero in 45lc and its a little cramped. MJ |
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Here you go, my .45 Colt Ruger Birdsheads; http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii228/Schemer2/Vaqueros45Colt002.jpg Just plan on hanging on tight if you expect to shoot water buffalo-busting rounds.  Nice!
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