This model produced the same four clicks on cocking as the classic Colt SAA, and to load it the hammer had to be placed on half cock before the loading gate could be opened.This first generation of Ruger Blackhawk revolvers were made in .357 Magnum which was also a wise move: the .357 Magnum cartridge had made a name for itself both in the power and accuracy departments and had become a popular cartridge both with sporting shooters and police departments worldwide. Got out of it, and now have the itch to try it again. Does anyone have any measurements of the cylinder side walls in a 480 Ruger that are accurate and not imagined? Then in 1956 Ruger came out with the .44Mag Flattop BH on the large frame. (Picture courtesy icollector.com).The .44 Remington Magnum version of the Blackhawk was made on a larger frame to accommodate the more powerful cartridge but was otherwise a beefed up version of the .357 Magnum version and it was called the Super Blackhawk. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.Here’s my question. On the bright side however was that Ruger made the New Model Blackhawk in a quite large range of calibers including the .30 Carbine, and .45 Colt, and also introduced convertible models with interchangeable cylinders for .357 Magnum/9mm Parabellum, and .45 Colt/.45 ACP. A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, NRA Life Member.
(Picture courtesy durysguns.com).The New Model Ruger Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk have remained in production over the decades with only detail changes and improvements. (Picture courtesy Ruger).Not only did Ruger provide these safety features on the New Model Blackhawk but they also offered to convert Old Model Blackhawks to the new transfer bar system.
Bill Ruger was passionate about the firearms he created and the Blackhawk is one of his greatest designs.Jon Branch is the founder and senior editor of Revivaler and has written a significant number of articles for various publications including official Buying Guides for eBay, classic car articles for Hagerty, magazine articles for both the Australian Shooters Journal and the Australian Shooter, and he’s a long time contributor to Silodrome.Jon has done radio, television, magazine and newspaper interviews on various issues, and has traveled extensively, having lived in Britain, Australia, China and Hong Kong. This revolver was custom made by Milton Morrison of Qualite’ Pistol & Revolver in Colorado for The Shootists organization. I was told the frames are the same, only the hammer, trigger and cylinders are different. The Ruger revolver was a tad less expensive but was beautifully made and those factors helped ensure its success. This nearly cuts the pull weight in half. The Super Redhawk is offered in.44 Magnum, but was designed to All rights reserved. Is one to infer that the.44 Magnum is built on a larger frame than the.45 Colt? Complimenting the revolver’s case hardened frame is the cylinder and barrel finished in Milt’s “Black Diamond” blue finish. I used to hunt deer/hogs a good bit with handguns. The 3-screw Blackhawk is a simple action, and one that is easy on which to work.Over the years Ruger sold a great many SA revolvers, and ignorant fools who didn't bother to read the owner's manual purchased a few of them. Remington released the .44 Magnum in December 1955 and the first to bring a .44 Magnum revolver to market was Ruger, and that revolver was the Ruger Super Blackhawk.1956 manufactured Ruger Blackhawk in .44 Remington Magnum. Ruger Blackhawk revolvers have earned a good reputation for accuracy, and this .357 is typical of the breed. (Picture courtesy icollector.com).The year after Ruger had introduced the Blackhawk was to be a momentous one in the annals of revolver cartridges, it was the year Remington introduced the .44 Remington Magnum. Print; Feb 28, 2018 #1 . The front sight is a rounded blade, much like the Colt SAA. Campfire Regular. Naturally, these greedy idiots refused to accept responsibility for their actions. (Picture courtesy icollector.com).Sales of the Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Remington Magnum were good as were sales for Smith & Wesson’s Model 29. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens®," echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and innovative firearms. This gun has been used to shoot about every kind of .38 Special and .357 Magnum ammunition imaginable, all with good results.My standard .357 Magnum field load for many years used a 146 grain Speer JHP bullet in front of enough Hodgdon H110 powder to produce a chronographed MV of about 1100 fps.