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Ruger Blackhawk 357 or 45 colt?

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#1 ·
I am thinking of buying a Ruger Blackhawk? I have several questions:

1. 357 or 45 colt?

2. what barrel length? I am thinking that if it's a 357, I'd get 6 1/2. If it's the 45colt, I'd get the 7 1/2.

I already have a GP 100 with a 4.2 inch barrel.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

Bert
 
#12 ·
Well you never told us what the purpose would be but unless you were one of those that worrys about ammo interchangeablity in a SHTF senario, I'd say go for the big bore. With the reloading ability you can mix up some loads that are a ball of fun without the muzzle blast of the .357 if it was to be strictly a range gun or really work up some "blue whistlers" if you wanted. 5.5 is a great all around bbl length but you might as well see which ballences best for you before you buy because your the only one that has to like it! Good luck, jealous.
 
#13 ·
I'd be using the Blackhawk at a range for target practice and plinking in the woods or desert. I might take it of the sate on trips. I live in California, so you know that I am very restricted where I use it here. My brother just ordered a Blackhawk 45 colt with the 4.62 inch barrel.

Carrying on an upcoming trip to Alaska, I'd pack the GP 100 and a large bear spray canister. I realize if I have a problem with a grizzly that the spray better work. If it doesn't work my brother, who I'll be traveling with, can use his Blackhawk.

I new to reloading; I have to build my reloading bench and then I'm ready to start.

Thank you for your input,

Bert
 
#23 ·
I'd say .... make up your own mind :) . Since you reload, both are valid choices. How you intend to use it, what you can afford, how much you are going to shoot it ... those are questions only you can answer.
 
#26 ·


I bought the vaquero in 44 spl because I thought I wanted the shorter barrel, 3.75. Now that I have it, and have blackhawks in the 4.62 I am not sure if I wanted the blackhawk 44 spl instead.

They both fit well into the el paso holster, the BH sticks out a little, not enough to worry about (sights dont come out)

I have no need for them, so no justifcation. But I am still thinking about getting the Blackhawk to go wih it.
 
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