And I wouldn't mind having one myself.

.45Colt requires some restraint, can't put your normal Ruger loads in it.

I have one and like it very much.
Good fit and finish. Shoots well.

Yep I'd be tempted, but.... not being able to load the high end Ruger loads is a deal breaker for me. Dennis

I seldom buy, and rarely trade guns. However I did buy the Lipsey's Ruger 45 flat top. It is wonderful. I put the black Vaquero grps on it and it's my new favorite. The old NMBH 6.5" is not gathering dust as the kids are taking advantage of it's sudden availability. ; )

I like the dual cylinder because sometimes women or kids end up shooting it more than I expected and I'm able to keep it fed at reasonable cost.

ATB,
Mike P

I believe that the 5.5" barrel version is your only choice.

~JM~

Wow, certainly a more mixed bag than I thought. I have no need for heavy loads that require the large frame and I shoot a lot of .45 acp, the the interchangability of ammo is desireable. I am concerned at the new/old XR3 grip frame though. I have normal hands but the knuckle of my middle finger rides on the back of the trigger guard and there is more room on the XR3RED frame. Anybody have a problem shooting it? I obviously haven't shot one of the new Vaq or BHs myself yet.