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Got my Blackhawk 44 spl!!!!
11 February 2009, 01:31
trouthunterdjGot my Blackhawk 44 spl!!!!
Picked up my Blackhawk 44 special today. I got one with the 4 5/8" barrel. Gun looks, feels, and shoots great. I bought a box of blaser ammo because it was all the gunshop had. The guns grips seem to be slightly smaller and the recoil was less than I expected. Fit and finish was good. I was worried that Ruger might be trying to kick these out as quick as possible. Overall I was pleased.
ddj
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11 February 2009, 02:12
Redhawk1Sounds like a nice gun, after all it is a Ruger.
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11 February 2009, 04:13
WhitworthCool! Let's see the pictures!
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11 February 2009, 04:31
jwp475quote:
Originally posted by trouthunterdj:
Picked up my Blackhawk 44 special today. I got one with the 4 5/8" barrel. Gun looks, feels, and shoots great. I bought a box of blaser ammo because it was all the gunshop had. The guns grips seem to be slightly smaller and the recoil was less than I expected. Fit and finish was good. I was worried that Ruger might be trying to kick these out as quick as possible. Overall I was pleased.
ddj
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11 February 2009, 04:39
buckeyeshooteri just put faux ivories from ruger on my anniversary set. it gives the wider profile that fills my hand. maybe you might try them?
11 February 2009, 04:43
trouthunterdjIf I knew how to post pictures I would!!!
I can give a site with a review and pictures.
www.gunblast.com/Ruger-44Flattop.htmSorry
ddj
The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark
11 February 2009, 04:45
WhitworthIt's time to open a photobucket account!
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11 February 2009, 04:53
OLBIKERWell that trips my Trigger.gotta have one!!!!
11 February 2009, 05:22
DoublessBig guns can be loaded down to little gun levels, but little guns will always be little guns...
Nothing personal, but why a .44 Special? Just download a mag...
11 February 2009, 05:59
OLBIKERquote:
Originally posted by Doubless:
Big guns can be loaded down to little gun levels, but little guns will always be little guns...
Nothing personal, but why a .44 Special? Just download a mag...
I don`t download my mags.That 357 frame is a real nice carry size and the 44 Special is no wimp.A good combo.Just my opinion. OB
11 February 2009, 06:05
Cockerman77Looks like a sweet little gun. I'm sure you'll have years of good shooting with it. It would be interesting to witness the accuracy between a gun cylindered for a Special rather than Magnum. Keep us posted. A buddy told me if he could only shoot one handgun, it would be that exact pistol.
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11 February 2009, 06:20
jwp475quote:
Originally posted by OLBIKER:
quote:
Originally posted by Doubless:
Big guns can be loaded down to little gun levels, but little guns will always be little guns...
Nothing personal, but why a .44 Special? Just download a mag...
I don`t download my mags.That 357 frame is a real nice carry size and the 44 Special is no wimp.A good combo.Just my opinion. OB
+1...
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A 9mm may expand to a larger diameter, but a 45 ain't going to shrink
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
- Winston Churchill
11 February 2009, 07:08
Rick RLooks like a candidate for the "Perfect Packing Pistol". Just the kind of gun when you have all day to do nothing but carry a pistol and bum around. I like it.
11 February 2009, 07:09
trouthunterdjquote:
Originally posted by Doubless:
Big guns can be loaded down to little gun levels, but little guns will always be little guns...
Nothing personal, but why a .44 Special? Just download a mag...
I already have a 629 5" 44 mag. The nice thing about this gun is that it is built on a 357 frame. I also wanted one in a single action. Thanks for the concern and imput.
ddj
The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark
17 February 2009, 00:43
trouthunterdjDoes anyone know what kind of aftermarket grips fit this revolver?
ddj
The best part of hunting and fishing was the thinking about going and the talking about it after you got back - Robert Ruark
18 February 2009, 01:20
boom stickCongrats!
Hmmm...
Imagining a pair of birdshead 2.5" barrel pocket pistols versions...
18 February 2009, 04:34
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
Congrats!
Hmmm...
Imagining a pair of birdshead 2.5" barrel pocket pistols versions...
Not a bad idea, Boomie.......
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19 February 2009, 04:47
boom stickquote:
Originally posted by Whitworth:
quote:
Originally posted by boom stick:
Congrats!
Hmmm...
Imagining a pair of birdshead 2.5" barrel pocket pistols versions...
Not a bad idea, Boomie.......
would a 38-44 special be a good idea too
357 maximum performance???
19 February 2009, 04:51
WhitworthPersonally I would prefer the .429 caliber over the .358!
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If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
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21 February 2009, 06:31
HammerEnjoy 44 Mags. Carry them and shoot them a lot.
But 44 Specials on 357 frames are as nice a carry gun as they come. Load them with Keiths to match 45 GI hardball specs for light use. Or load them up to Elmer Keith 44 Special loads and take on the world.
Note that Hamilton Bowen is now making five-shot 44 Magnums on the 357 frame Ruger.
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22 February 2009, 01:31
meteYou might even add shot cartridges to your ammo. I've had a cardinal that for the last 7 months would attack my truck pecking at the mirrors and windows and pooping over it . I had to remember to cover things up. Today was the last straw .I had just gotten some shot cartridges which have #9 shot and I took the bird at 25'. I hadn't even checked the pattern .A man has his limits !!
23 February 2009, 15:53
Whitworthquote:
Originally posted by mete:
You might even add shot cartridges to your ammo. I've had a cardinal that for the last 7 months would attack my truck pecking at the mirrors and windows and pooping over it . I had to remember to cover things up. Today was the last straw .I had just gotten some shot cartridges which have #9 shot and I took the bird at 25'. I hadn't even checked the pattern .A man has his limits !!
LOL! Yes indeed!
"Ignorance you can correct, you can't fix stupid." JWP
If stupidity hurt, a lot of people would be walking around screaming.
Semper Fidelis
"Building Carpal Tunnel one round at a time"