44 Magnum New Vaquero

[KarateHottie93]

So I recently posted about my new New Vaquero. Well now I’m interested in another one. I was checking out their website and I noticed they make the New Vaquero in 44 Magnum. I’m just confused because there’s so much on the internet about how the New Vaquero frames aren’t strong enough to handle hot 45 Colt loads. How can they handle factory 44 Magnum?

I did notice that it’s 39oz while the 357 and 45 variants with the same barrel and grip frame are 37oz. Is two ounces really enough added material to make that big of a difference though?

https://ruger.com/products/vaqueroStainless/specSheets/10596.html

 

[Tallinar]

The New Vaqueros in 44 magnum are built with different frame dimensions than the other New Vaqueros. If memory serves, it’s basically the Old Vaquero frame rebranded.

 

[Tallinar]

Found an old thread that addresses this:

https://www.thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/ruger-new-vaquero-in-44-magnum.898897/

 

[CraigC]

The "New Vaquero" .44Mag is the large frame, same as the old Vaquero. Only thing is has in common with the New Vaquero is the reverse indexing pawl.

 

[Crunchy Frog]

The "New Vaquero" .44Mag is the large frame, same as the old Vaquero. Only thing is has in common with the New Vaquero is the reverse indexing pawl.

This is the answer.

 

[Riomouse911]

And those “Veterano Vaqueros” are plenty strong enough for the .44.



Mine is a .45 Colt. Fun with cowboy loads, kicks a bunch with magnum-level loads.

Stay safe.

 

[Jim Watson]

Boggles my mind, take off the adjustable sight and raise the price.
Current MSRP for a stainless Vaquero is $1019, a stainless Blackhawk $989.

 

[br549arkie]

Boggles my mind, take off the adjustable sight and raise the price.
Current MSRP for a stainless Vaquero is $1019, a stainless Blackhawk $989.

Funny how that work's ain't it.

 

[CraigC]

Polishing costs money.

 

[25-20 WCF]

Actually it’s economy of scale, they sell far fewer Vaqueros than BHs. Lower demand means higher unit price, always been that way. Supply and demand rules…unless you want commie price controls.




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[Pat Riot]

The "New Vaquero" .44Mag is the large frame, same as the old Vaquero. Only thing is has in common with the New Vaquero is the reverse indexing pawl.

Polishing costs money.

That’s 2 correct, one more and you move up to the winner’s circle.

 

[bannockburn]

Riomouse911

And those “Veterano Vaqueros” are plenty strong enough for the .44.

Got to love those older Vaqueros, especially in .45 Colt!

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

Got to love those older Vaqueros, especially in .45 Colt!

An elegant weapon for a more civilized age.

Boggles my mind, take off the adjustable sight and raise the price.
Current MSRP for a stainless Vaquero is $1019, a stainless Blackhawk $989.

I'm not complaining, I love a good Blackhawk.

 

[Seedy Character]

I much prefer the Blackhawks.
The big frame Vaquero is preferred over the New Vaquero.

I have a New Vaquero .45 Colt, with .45 ACP cylinder. When I find a Blackhawk to replace it, it will be sold.