What is it about a Ruger Blackhawk?

[charley59]

Purchased my blue Blackhawk 44M 5.5" barrel back in 1989. It's still a great gun. I need more.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Just picked up a 4 5/8 stainless in 45colt from a buddy of mine.

 

[Hookeye]

Pops wants me to final fit some Dragoon frames (oversized) on some stainless Blackhawks.........they'll all look like Supers when done

 

[blitzen25cat]

Hey folks. I've owned a number of Rugers but you can't beat the Blackhawk for fit and performance not to mention the price. Nothing better than hearing the clicks of the old 3 screw models. Always keep an eye out for the old models as you can find some great deals and trades. Regards Dick

 

[Sigmachirev]

I have never shoot a Blackhawk but I have a Ruger Single Six in .32 H&R magnum. If the Blackhawk is anything like it (and I think it is) I can see way you like it so much. I love my Single Six, It is easily my favorite gun to shoot. I just wish that the ammo was easier to find. I have thought about investing in a Blackhawk in a more common caliber just so I could shoot it more often.

 

[Sigmachirev]

Just wanted to show it off.

 

[Hohn]

Beautiful! My lust for the Super in .44 stainless 5.5" is growing each day.

 

[snowwalker]

I'm just not a Ruger fan. I was shooting a SP101 several years ago and it locked up so tight I'm sure the gunsmith had a difficult time with it (it was my friend's and he is pretty anal about keeping it clean). I've have never owned a revolver that did anything like that. If a revolver fails it's done, period. I did buy a P90DC last year and it's a sweet running gun, but no Ruger revolvers for me.

 

[45fan]

You just dont know what your missing out on. Ruger DA revolvers dont do much for me, though my wife is a big fan. But the SA Rugers are a notch above the rest when it comes to fit, function, and price. Not to mention that they are built like tanks.

 

[teddy12b]

Well.... wouldn't you know it, but I placed a bid on a brand new Ruger Super Blackhawk 44mag 5.5" Stainless model and actually won it. I really didn't think it'd go through since I see them sell for more regularly, but it looks like I've just bought my first gun for the year. It should be here in a week and out back to my little range shortly after. All my 44mag is full power deer killing ammo and with this new pistol I think I'm going to try to load up some really really really sissy/wadcutter types of loads just so I'll shoot it more. I haven't consulted my reloading books yet, but if anyone has got any recommendations I'm all ears. My plans are to take this new revolver hunting this year and hopefully have a deer come close enough for me to take a shot at him. There really is something about these old west looking revolvers, I can't wait to start blasting with mine.

 

[genehopkins]

Ruger + Single Action + Blackhawk = Extreme Fun. You will not regret it, except as others say I bet you can't have just one!

 

[Deet]

Blackhawks are fun to shoot, easy to clean and disassemble, and reliable and accurate. They more you shoot it the more you will want a second one.

 

[teddy12b]

Tonight I took my new super black hawk out for its maiden voyage. I knew it was going to be a hand cannon and I wasn't disappointed in that area. I am going to have to get a grip that's just a little bit bigger to help me control that thing though. Anyone have a recommendation that adds a little bit of grip space without taking away the cowboy look?

 

[teddy12b]

I don't know how many are aware of this or not but apparently there's been some design changes made to the "new" super blackhawks that makes finding a replacement grip a tougher challenge than it used to be.

 

[Sasquatchhunter]

I have a 1970s Super Blackhawk, and its just fabulous. I also have a Security Six. Best revolvers I have ever shot or handled. I bought a S&W model 10, and I liked it until I shot my Security Six with it...no comparison. I sold it the next week. When the Ruger .357 was more dead on than the Smith .38, it was an easy choice.

I'm scared to shoot or handle a Single Six for fear that the same thing will happen, but with my Heritage Rough Rider .22s. Sometimes, I'd rather just live in a Fools Paradise...It's cheaper that way...

 

[warren5421]

The only thing wrong with a blackhawk is it isn't made to shoot .44WCF (.44-40). I like the .44Mag/.44Sp as the .44 sp is one sweet shooting gun. I have a few Rugers, 25-30, but they only made me want Colt SAA's which are way more than the Ruger's. I like the old 3 screw Rugers in any caliber but love the 3 screw Flattop .357 converted to .44sp. or .41 sp.

 

[Hohn]

Tonight I took my new super black hawk out for its maiden voyage. I knew it was going to be a hand cannon and I wasn't disappointed in that area. I am going to have to get a grip that's just a little bit bigger to help me control that thing though. Anyone have a recommendation that adds a little bit of grip space without taking away the cowboy look?

Would you consider a Bisley-style grip? Those actually feel pretty good in my hand.

 

[teddy12b]

I already bought the regular super blackhawk 5.5" I don't think I can convert it to a Bisley.

 

[Hohn]

I didn't realize the frames were different. Drat.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Would you consider a Bisley-style grip? Those actually feel pretty good in my hand.

Oh, yeah. All my Blackhawks are Bisleys.