My first handgun was a Ruger Super Single-Six (1967). I went in the Army later that year and it stayed home while I shot the Army's guns. When I got back from Vietnam and out in '71, one of my first purchases was a Blackhawk 357 Mag. That was quickly followed by a used Blackhawk 44 Mag...yea, a Flat-top. That started a long affair with that earliest of the Blackhawk family.
Fast forward and I find myself looking to get back into the guns I first had and loved (all the early ones were sold or traded as tastes and interests changed). My first duty weapon as a Deputy Sheriff was an N-frame S&W (M-28) so I've been hunting for N-frame Smiths. I've also been looking for 3-screw Flat-tops. Luck (or something) has been on my side as I have a 44 Flat-top on the way and just found a very clean 357 FT and put it on layaway. This is getting expensive (LOL).
Anyone else out there who likes the older Rugers? They sure feel different in the hand than these New Models. Probably proof I'm getting to be an old codger but I just can't warm up the the NMs. I'll take the feel of cocking the hammer and the trigger pull on a 3-screw every time.
Dave
Fast forward and I find myself looking to get back into the guns I first had and loved (all the early ones were sold or traded as tastes and interests changed). My first duty weapon as a Deputy Sheriff was an N-frame S&W (M-28) so I've been hunting for N-frame Smiths. I've also been looking for 3-screw Flat-tops. Luck (or something) has been on my side as I have a 44 Flat-top on the way and just found a very clean 357 FT and put it on layaway. This is getting expensive (LOL).
Anyone else out there who likes the older Rugers? They sure feel different in the hand than these New Models. Probably proof I'm getting to be an old codger but I just can't warm up the the NMs. I'll take the feel of cocking the hammer and the trigger pull on a 3-screw every time.
Dave