Buying another Ruger Blackhawk .45
by Jeff Taylor 
, Tampa FL, Saturday, November 03, 2012, 21:11 (4405 days ago)
As if I need another one, but I like them with 4 5/8" barrel. This one is a New Model Blackhawk prior to the newer small frame guns. It's made in 2006 by serial number reference so it certainly isn't some early convertible that has any value other than a fun shooter! It certainly has pretty nice wood on it.
![[image]](http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/SpectrePilot/BlackhawkRightside.jpg)
![[image]](http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/SpectrePilot/BlackhawkLeftside.jpg)
This adds to the SS Flattop .45 that I recently added Scott Kolar mesquite burl grips to.
![[image]](http://i944.photobucket.com/albums/ad287/SpectrePilot/IMG_0526.jpg)
Blues 4 5/8 .45 colt is a good choice
It is reasonably compact
It is light
It will likely be accurate
It will handle all of the big .45 colt loads
What more could you want?
I really like mine.
I like it even more now that I've added a Super Blackhawk grip frame set.
I really like mine.
by Slow Hand 
, Indiana, Sunday, November 04, 2012, 12:13 (4404 days ago) @ Kentucky
Yep, hard to go wrong with a short .45! I added the SBH frame to mine also, as well as a Bisley Hammer, Bowen rear sight, Belt Mountain base pin, etc etc....
What more could I want?
by Jeff Taylor , Tampa FL, Sunday, November 04, 2012, 08:35 (4404 days ago) @ Bjm
Maybe another one? Older new model or maybe one of the very rare old models I hear about.
You mean like this....
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Sunday, November 04, 2012, 12:09 (4404 days ago) @ Jeff Taylor
Old Model, 3 clicks, with 45 ACP:
![[image]](http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee102/DCS44256/Ruger/Ruger45C4Conv005.jpg)
Yep, just like that!
by Jeff Taylor , Tampa FL, Sunday, November 04, 2012, 16:04 (4404 days ago) @ Cherokee
So what would something like that set a fellow back?
The big-time Ruger guys . . .
. . . would have that at close to $1K in "collector condition" with the matching box approaching $150 . . . or more.
Yes, I am covetous, and not the least bit ashamed!
You got it right, 98% with box and papers...
by Cherokee , Medina, Ohio, Sunday, November 04, 2012, 18:34 (4404 days ago) @ Kentucky
I do have a shooter version tho and do enjoy it although I like the 7.5" better.