I am curious if other have noticed any difference between New Model Vaqueros and Blackhawks in terms of fit. I have one of each in 45 Colt.
Removing the cylinder and cylinder pin on my Vaquero and reinstallation is smooth as silk.
Removing the cylinder and cylinder pin on my Blackhawk requires a lot of jiggling and manipulation to get them out, and getting them back in requires even more. The cartridge extractor plunger on the Blackhawk is also much rougher in comparison than it is on the Vaquero.
Another thing I have noticed is that the cylinder pin easily comes out of the Vaquero, but on the Blackhawk I can't get it out... it hits the back of the cartridge extractor plunger... seems like the pin is just too long in the Blackhawk and makes me wonder if its out of spec or maybe its the pin for a 44 Mag not a 45 Colt.
In any case, I am very happy with the Vaquero, not so much with the Blackhawk. I would love to hear other people's experience with these two.
Removing the cylinder and cylinder pin on my Vaquero and reinstallation is smooth as silk.
Removing the cylinder and cylinder pin on my Blackhawk requires a lot of jiggling and manipulation to get them out, and getting them back in requires even more. The cartridge extractor plunger on the Blackhawk is also much rougher in comparison than it is on the Vaquero.
Another thing I have noticed is that the cylinder pin easily comes out of the Vaquero, but on the Blackhawk I can't get it out... it hits the back of the cartridge extractor plunger... seems like the pin is just too long in the Blackhawk and makes me wonder if its out of spec or maybe its the pin for a 44 Mag not a 45 Colt.
In any case, I am very happy with the Vaquero, not so much with the Blackhawk. I would love to hear other people's experience with these two.