Ruger Blackhawk in 357/9mm

[PhoenixRookie]

I want to pick up a revolver in 9mm and also have been wanting to get into the cowboy shooting. Recently I saw a Ruger Blackhawk that comes with both a 357 & 9mm cylinder, which seems to be perfect. I've never heard of someone using the old style single action cowboy pistols as protection but figured with the 357, it could do. Anyway, before I ramble on too much, I wanted to see if anyone has picked ones of these up and what they thought of it.

http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Revolver&subtype=Single Action&famlst=19

 

[RobertFBurnett]

First off, welcome to THR,

Your only limitation for protection is how fast you can cock, aim, shoot accurately. A reputable SD load in .357 I trust will do the rest, heck it was good enough for 70 rough years +- (Single Action, not the .357 ).

I am currently in my 10 day wait for my Blackhawk in .44Magnum, but the brief time I spent fondling it made me feel like it was SOLID and was going to be something that outlived me. And Rugers more than anything else go bang when you pull the trigger imho.

$0.02 from,
RFB

 

[BMW2]

I have a new model .357 Black Hawk and absolutely love it. My favorite to shoot of all my guns. I considered getting it with the 9mm cylinder also but figured .38's would be fine if I wanted something cheaper and easier to shoot. Either way I think you'll enjoy it.

 

[Virginian]

I gotta ask, unless you reload and already have a 9mm pistol, why would you want a 9mm revolver?
If I was going to carry a Ruger single action, I would definitely go with a Vaquero. Lots less sharp sights and corners to hang up.

 

[Bearhands]

I believe that using a Blackhawk in CAS competition limits you to certain classes because it has adjustable sights... That being said.... the Blackhawk is a great revolver however I would stick to a 357 and have the ability to shoot 38's for target and CAS.

 

[foghornl]

Shooting Budd has a .357/9MM convertible and likes it A LOT. The 9MM ammo is still a tiny fractional bit cheaper than .38Spl.

Not really up to speed on the CAS rules, but I do recall that the adjustable sight Blackhawk does limit the 'classes' you can shoot.

 

[ACP230]

I have an "Old Model" Blackhawk in .357 and 9mm.
It is more accurate with both .357s and .38 Specials than with 9mm hardball. Fun to shoot with all three calibers though.

However, with the ability to shoot three rounds, I should rarely be out of ammo to shoot in this gun.

 

[Nanook]

Originally posted by Virginian:I gotta ask, unless you reload and already have a 9mm pistol, why would you want a 9mm revolver?

Aside from the fun factor, one reason could be loading hotter loads. The Rugers are very strong guns, and have loads recommended just for Rugers in loading manuals.

I'm thinking of one these combo guns myself, and already have one of the Blackhawks in .45 Colt / .45 acp. Great fun.

 

[ewayte]

Using a revolver with adjustable sights puts you in the Modern category, according to the SASS Handbook.

I have a 4 5/8" Blackhawk convertible in .357/9 and love it. It does feel a little weird loading a SA with stubby little rimless cartridges...

 

[Warren]

I didn't like mine so I'm selling it...here.

I'm also going to sll the holsters I have as well as the buffalo horn grips like the ones in this photo.

 

[kle]

yeah, mine wasn't all that accurate with the 9mm rounds, but in .357 Magnum it was lots of fun! I didn't shoot it all that much, and I wasn't all that accurate with it, though, so I sold it for exactly what Warren is selling his for--$350, which seems about right.