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what was the difference between 3-screw and modern?I think the OM 3-screw Blackhawks were (are) the best single action revolvers Ruger ever made. YMMV
Dave
what was the difference between 3-screw and modern?I think the OM 3-screw Blackhawks were (are) the best single action revolvers Ruger ever made. YMMV
Dave
well thang! 3 Screw is the way to go then! I dislike a transfer bar3 screw much like a traditional colt saa, hammer brought to half cock unlocks the cylinder instead of opening the loading gate.
Unconverted 3 screw has no transfer bar, and hammer must down on an empty chamber for safe carry. They have the 4 clicks when you thumb back the hammer. Easier to work on since there's no transfer bar.
Older rugers, blued models, tend to be finished better. 3 screw Super Blackhawks are the pinnacle of blued Rugers imo.
I really love the 6.5” barrels. Seems to help me shoot more accurately, but they sure don’t carry like a 5.5” or 4 5/8”. I would love a 9mm cylinder but alas it will likely never happen as this gun will certainly not be returning to the mothership while I am the owner. That is one nice thing about a single action, there is very little that cannot be fixed by me with a screw driver and few mins online. Anything outside of that I’ll just pay out of pocket with a good gunsmith.
I bought a Uberti SAA clone recently that comes with 357 and 9 cylinder. I do like their version of a traditional hammer. Floating fire pin until the trigger is pulled backRuger is no longer offering the cylinder.
If the gun didn't first leave Ruger as a dual cylinder, you are SOL.
I want a .45 ACP cylinder for my BH .45 Colt.
Had a Vaquero with both, but preferred the BH, over the smaller, NM Vaquero. Found a 4 5/8 BH, sold Vaquero. Checked with Ruger, wanted to send .357 and .45 Colt. Not available.
Love the 3-screw, I have 3. Plus, 5 NM, with transfer bar. Both have their good points.
IF you send a 3-screw to Ruger, it will come back with a transfer bar installed.
Well that’s a shame to hear but it doesn’t break my heart. I’m more of a rimmed cartridge guy anyway.Ruger is no longer offering the cylinder.
If the gun didn't first leave Ruger as a dual cylinder, you are SOL.
I want a .45 ACP cylinder for my BH .45 Colt.
Had a Vaquero with both, but preferred the BH, over the smaller, NM Vaquero. Found a 4 5/8 BH, sold Vaquero. Checked with Ruger, wanted to send .357 and .45 Colt. Not available.
Love the 3-screw, I have 3. Plus, 5 NM, with transfer bar. Both have their good points.
IF you send a 3-screw to Ruger, it will come back with a transfer bar installed.
I'll trade ya for my New Ruger .357. Heh hehThis is a good excuse for a new model 357 Blackhawk. I’m still interested to find another as this one is in such nice shape I’d like to keep it that way. I’ll more than likely not carry this 3 screw to avoid wear, but don’t worry boys this gun will be shot plenty.
Your a good dad. I was given my first by my dad . 41magYours looks better than this BH I bought new in 1968. Gifted it to my son on his 50th birthday in 2018. So I had to buy myself another new one last fall. Both are .357.
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I hope my sons have interest in firing arms! I got a ton load for them. I really hope they don’t sell my guns for a Yoga machine when I’m in the ground… Swear I would haunt themYour a good dad. I was given my first by my dad . 41mag
Give it time. I was 28 when I got interested enoughI hope my sons have interest in firing arms! I got a ton load for them. I really hope they don’t sell my guns for a Yoga machine when I’m in the ground… Swear I would haunt them
Same really, Aways had a gun since I was 18 but never cared much or interest. Then slowly, then Crazy Gun NutGive it time. I was 28 when I got interested enough
Same really, Aways had a gun since I was 18 but never cared much or interest. Then slowly, then Crazy Gun Nut
I grow up with a homemade Crossbow, Black powder, & radio controlled devices, Estes rock motors, igniters, electric tape!Late bloomer, huh? I got my very own for Christmas at 11 so I wouldn't wear out my dad's Remington Model 12 which I used a LOT. I grew up on a farm and it was out the door with a 22 rifle ever spare minute I could get as soon as I was able to hold up that little Remington. As soon as I was large enough to drive a tractor I usually had a rifle laying across my legs just in case a pest popped up. Tractors were open air affairs back in those days.
. Looking back now, I should have sold something else... like my little sister.
Nice score! I had a Blackhawk in 357 just like it in the late 1970s when I was a teen. I stupidly sold it to a friend. I was raising money to buy Cherry Bomb glasspacks for my Mustang. Looking back now, I should have sold something else... like my little sister.
Tell me about it! done a few of those but never againI bought a three screw Super Blackhawk in .44 in 1972, during the early "Dirty Harry" .44 magnum craze. Manufacture date was 1969. It was NIB. Traded it off in '78 for a semi-auto shotgun. Dumbest thing I ever did and the last gun I ever sold/traded.
Honestly that is an extremely compelling argument. You’ve cut to the core of me.
that’s got nice patina to it!I got this when I was 15. View attachment 1145165