I can't remember if anyone has posted this before but I figured it was worth a repost even if it had. Online are a couple decades worth of guns magazines from the fifties and sixties.

http://gunsmagazine.com/classic-guns-magazine-editions/

Have a 1958 Blackhawk heading my way from Boise right now.

But it is a new model. I paid $179.95 for mine back in 1981. It was all I could afford. Really wanted a Model 19 Smith which I eventually got. But alas the Smith is gone and I still have the Ruger 357 Blackhawk. If there is an audience at the range I'll pick up the Blackhawk and ring a 12 inch gong at 100 yards offhand and mutter something about it still being "on". When I bang the 24 inch gong offhand at 200 yards people who are not shooters are still in "Awe" with their mouths open. I finish off there amazement by ringing the 300 yard gong from a rest. I've had more than one troopers attention at the range.
Little do they know that with good ammunition and being familiar with your gun that these feats are relatively easy.

By the way 158 XTP over 13.6 grains of 2400 is my standard 357 load. I do bump it up to 14.5 sometimes.

Back in the day I thought this Blackhawk was for poor people and amateurs. I was right about the first LOL. I'll keep it until I die. It is the last of my connection in the days of my youth reading about Elmer and Skeeter and Bill Jordan and the rest including Mr. Jurras. These guys helped shape many of us without even knowing and I salute them.

Bob

Andrew, do you have a day job ? Or is just buying guns your profession

Rugers were so affordable, as you note. And God bless Elmer for his inspiration to those of us who were inspired to try out the idea of lobbing lead. The craft of it has served well.

Guns was one of the mags I read during the 50-60's. Thanks for posting the link.

I do window tinting, cars, homes, businesses. I am lucky that I get to drive all over the area and have a regular trapline to check for goodies. I also spend way to much time on GB. I am hoping to set myself up with an FFL next year if the county will give me their blessing.

http://americanhandgunner.com/classic-handgunner-editions/

I was so excited, too.

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Sincerely,

Hobie

OK, that explains your trapline. ATB Jurras

I remember the waiting for a new issue of any one of them to show up on the news stand in early 60's. Paper route and grocery sack money drains. "Shooting Times" on folded newsprint. A long ton of 'sporterizing projects', the individual columnists, and etc.

any that were saved were misplaced in moves, or by whim. Did save some Handloader/Rifle stuff for a long time, twice -- especially in the early one's they had top notch everybody, within my limited awareness.
Anyway, nice memory trip. thanks to all.