Vaquero

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Sun Feb 05, 2012 10:45 am

Hakaman wrote:
Haka I got one a few years back, a 50th Anny Blackhawk in .38/.357
Sounds like a beauty OM, maybe a collector's piece. I bet she's very photogenic .
Haka

Will take a couple the next time it is out of the drawer and ready for use, Got some light loads I use in my 1894 and it shoots like a .22.

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:55 pm

I shot my Vaquero for the first time today and really enjoyed it. It is somewhat
like I expected, solid and accurate. I seem to always be the "weak link" in the accuracy of my hg's.
Things I like about it:
Ruger quality
Classy looking
Accurate
Ejector rod button tab (This tab makes it sooo easy to eject brass, doesn't make a sore thumb or finger)
Nice larger grips
Notched rear sight is interesting
I really enjoy revolvers, the seem to have a nostalgic appeal to me.
Haka

Oldguy · Post by **Oldguy** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:47 am

I really enjoy revolvers, the seem to have a nostalgic appeal to me.
Haka

I love my revolvers. I think shooting a revolver double action has helped all my shooting because of the long trigger.

One of the best things is you don't have to do an Easter-egg hunt for the cases. Right on the bench in front of you. Worst thing about a revolver is cleaning.

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 12:10 pm

Worst thing about a revolver is cleaning.

The cylinder can be a bugger !

blue68f100 · Post by **blue68f100** » Sun Feb 12, 2012 1:00 pm

Hakaman wrote:
Worst thing about a revolver is cleaning.
The cylinder can be a bugger !

Particularly if it a Nickle finish gun......

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Mon Feb 13, 2012 1:00 am

hmmm haven't had that problem with a nickled gun..... trying to get the rings off the end of a stainless cylinder sux.....

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 10:33 am

Hakaman wrote:
Haka I got one a few years back, a 50th Anny Blackhawk in .38/.357
Sounds like a beauty OM, maybe a collector's piece. I bet she's very photogenic .
Haka

Here are a coulple of pics I found of Anny

Hakaman · Post by **Hakaman** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 4:06 pm

That's a nice looking gun OM, looks like you baby it, she's spotless. That's the new model Blackhawk. Ruger sure makes solid revolvers.
Haka

greener · Post by **greener** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:02 pm

Blackhawks are great looking guns. I just wish Ruger hadn't gone to the black rubber grips.

bearandoldman · Post by **bearandoldman** » Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:38 pm

greener wrote:Blackhawks are great looking guns. I just wish Ruger hadn't gone to the black rubber grips.

Sure would look better with walnut or stag just like Matt Dillon.

bgreenea3 · Post by **bgreenea3** » Fri Feb 17, 2012 11:55 am

greener wrote:Blackhawks are great looking guns. I just wish Ruger hadn't gone to the black rubber grips.

Didn't the original saa have hard rubber grips?