.45 LC Vaquero or SS Blackhawk?This is a discussion on .45 LC Vaquero or SS Blackhawk? within the Ruger Single Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; If you want to shoot "Ruger only" or +P loads, you ought to buy a Blackhawk.
The "Convertible" Blackhawks are my favorite. Being able to ...
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October 26th, 2012, 07:12 PM
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If you want to shoot "Ruger only" or +P loads, you ought to buy a Blackhawk.
The "Convertible" Blackhawks are my favorite. Being able to shoot .45 ACP, .45 Colt, and .45 Colt +P is fantastic. The Blackhawk also has an adjustable rear sight which is fantastic as there's a very wide range of bullet weights and velocities between .45 ACP to .45 Colt +P. The Blackhawk isn't that much larger than the Vaquero.
However, a standard pressure .45 Colt is no slouch. With standard pressure (14,000 psi) .45 Colt, you can shoot a 200 gr. bullet at 1,000 FPS, 230 gr. bullet at 900 FPS, and a 250 gr. bullet at 850 FPS. With some powders, you can get a bit more velocity at standard pressure.
.45 Colt isn't limited to just "Cowboy Action" velocities.
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October 27th, 2012, 07:31 PM
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Thanks for the replies. I think I will look for an old model Vaquero .45LC since that is what I really want, in either 5.5 or 4 5/8. Will post pictures if and when.
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October 27th, 2012, 07:38 PM
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Sounds good... You will be looking for an 'original' Vaquero in .45 Colt.  Good hunting.
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October 28th, 2012, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Oregon
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[+P query content deleted] I sub-hijacked a hijacked thread, and then repented. Plus, I found my answer somewhere else.
An expedient answer to the dilemma posted by the OP is to get the Blackhawk. There are more of 'em out there.
Last edited by pawneefork; October 28th, 2012 at 06:52 PM.
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