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| I may be wrong, but I don't recall Vaqueros being sold before the switchover to the New Model Blackhawks. Changing revolver barrels isn't a trivial task, but shortening a barrel's easily done by a gunsmith and isn't beyond a talented tinkerer. If you go shorter than the ejector rod housing it gets a lot more complicated, of course.
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| What I am looking for is to have two barrels for the same revolver that can be swapped around depending on what I am shooting. One will have the option of being scoped(what I have now) and one will be shorter (5.5") for targets and shorter shots on game. Now that I think about it I guess I need to quit being so tight and pony up the money for a new revolver with a 5.5' barrel. Any Ideas on the vaqueros? I handload and am thinking I need the older, stronger model vaquero for some stout 45 Colt loads. I really like the feel of the new vaquero,but am concerned about how hard it can be pushed. I probably won't shoot the high end stuff,but would like to have the option if so desired. |
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| i wouldn't be afraid of rugers for strentgh they are the best on the market for this area
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| Ruger has only made Vaquero's and New Vaquero's and the cylinder frame is so marked. The Vaquero is the large framed gun that can handle "For Ruger Only" loads often published in the various reloading manuals. The New Vaquero is built on a smaller frame of roughly the same size as the Colt SAA. As such, it cannot handle the loads mentioned above. |
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| Ah! I see what was being asked. Thanks for the clarification!
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| I was asking about two differant guns,the Super blackhawk I have now and a Vaquero that I have found. They are marked Vaquero and New Vaquero.That makes it so easy even I can figure out which is which.  Sorry for the confusion. I should have been more clear. Thanks everyone for your help.One more thing if you had to chose between a Vaquero in 45 Colt or a Blackhawk in 45Colt which would it be and why.Are there differances in strength,accuracy or can one be more readily customized than the other. Sorry for all the questions I am quite new to revolvers. |
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| i would take blackhawk everytime do to sights vs the notch on frame of vaquero
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| Never had a Vaquero, but I sure am fond of my old Super Blackhawk. And I've never really wanted a .45 Colt since I got it. I can load down the .44 Mag and get the same effect.
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| I think I am gonna pass on the Vaquero and go with a Blackhawk or a Super Blackhawk. I have a SBH Hunter in 44 mag. and am wanting a 45 Colt. I found a Blackhawk for $375 but it has a 4 5/8" barrel and I really want one with a 5.5" barrel which seem to be a little harder to find. I am gonna check with a couple of my local gun shops and see what they can come up with. I need a leather holster for a SBH with a 7.5" barrel and is scoped. Anyone know where I might find one? I have looked at the ones made out of that nylon stuff and don't want one of those at all. Thanks |
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| quote: Originally posted by razor1:
What I am looking for is to have two barrels for the same revolver that can be swapped around depending on what I am shooting. One will have the option of being scoped(what I have now) and one will be shorter (5.5") for targets and shorter shots on game. Now that I think about it I guess I need to quit being so tight and pony up the money for a new revolver with a 5.5' barrel. Any Ideas on the vaqueros? I handload and am thinking I need the older, stronger model vaquero for some stout 45 Colt loads. I really like the feel of the new vaquero,but am concerned about how hard it can be pushed. I probably won't shoot the high end stuff,but would like to have the option if so desired.
The only revolver(s) I know of which can have their barrles changed out by the typical owner are the Dan Wesson revolvers. I have a pistol pack with 4 barrels, 2" 4" 6" and 8". I would love to be able to do that with my Rugers. Lost sheep (Larry) |
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| That really was a good idea!
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