I really "want" to buy a Blackhawk in .357

I went through the same "want" not too long ago, and ended up getting this. I'm not particularly a single action guy, but just wanted this to round out the collection.

OP - I also have a 6" Sec Six. Between the two guns mentioned, its the Sec Six thats gonna end up on your hip (or in your pack) up on the mountain trails. Lighter weight. 1/2" length of barrel probably is insignificant between guns on velocity. Among specific guns, you can find ones with shorter barrels that shoot a given load faster than another specific one with a little longer barrel.

So, why get the Blackhawk ? If you want to try one out & it doesnt stretch the budget - why not ? There is something about it that attracts you to it - only you can answer that. Maybe because you just plain like it. If a guy doesnt go nuts with the price he pays (and that shouldnt be a factor in play with this model) - - you'll be able to readily sell it in the future after 'renting' it for awhile if you want.

I went through something similar. Bought a well-used 4 5/8" .357 Blackhawk from my LGS partly because he came through on some repairs on a previous buy.

Once you get it - you will really like it. Trust me.


If you consider yourself a revolver guy, you owe it to yourself to give one a try. I have gone from a DA-only person to hunting for a 4 5/8" stainless .357 Vaquero in short order.

Mine is a Buckeye Blackhawk 10mm and 38-40. Love it. That darn 38-40 ammo is pricey though!

If you want it and can afford it, buy it. Life is too short.

There is just something special about single action revolvers. Can't really explain it but there is.

I was a double action guy for years and about 3 years ago got the single action bug.

Just added a second hand Alan Harton Customized 50th anniversary flat top 44 Magnum Blackhawk to the stable this morning. it's one the nicest revolver I've ever handled.

The reality is that you don't really care about the use of the gun. You want it.

And what you want from all of us is to tell you that it is ok to buy a gun that you just want.

So......... You should buy one, because if you can pay your bills, and have the funds available, there is nothing wrong with buying something you want.

Better now?

good choice. a lot less weight, less noise, bigger bullet. can't go wrong imo.

murf

If you buy it, you will help keep Sturm Ruger profitable. In turn they will be able to raise the salaries of their employees. Since the employees will be making more money, they in turn will become more generous. So when you buy this gun, you are in essence providing food and medical care to third world countries.

i have a 4 5/8 stainless 357 1976 liberty blackhawk. i run pachmyrs on all my blackhawks so the grip is the same.
if you find one, buy it! 357, 44, 45. i wish the 44 was 4 5/8

Long barrels point and aim easier for me. Heavier should absorb full power loads better.

I have 3 Blackhawks I prefer longer tubes on them one in 44 mag it's my baby easy to load for loves cast Boolits anothe in 30 Carbine fun to shoot but very loud with full house loads but with a dose of unique makes it pleasant to shoot it also likes a cast Boolit and last but not least a single six in 22 LR with the mag cylinder it's a old 3 screw I've been shooting it for over 20 years shoots just as good as day one. My next one will be in 357 with the 9mm cylinder I've been shoping for awhile and when I find the one I want it will fallow me home. I like a single action always have and always will a 41 mag would be nice also.
Flip

Yep ya can't go wrong with a .357/9mm Pervertable. As I mentioned the 9 was not as accurate as the .357, though it was no worse than most 9mm semi autos even at that. Mine liked lead 9mm reloads better than any factory metal jacketed ammo. Still I generally shot it with .357 or .38 Special in the other cylinder. I will freely admit that back in the days when there was still a USSR I was a lowercase survivalist and that flexability of being able to use 9x19mm in the same gun I used .357 in was the main reason I bought it. Same same with the .45 LC /ACP Pervertable, I wanted a .45LC I could load hot as I liked and I had Plenty of ACP on hand for my carry gun.

Wish I still had the .357/9 but can't think of what to trade away to justify buying a new one in our current situation.

-kBob