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Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk (reply)

SIXGUNNER — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:31:14 +0000

RUGER SEEMS TO TAKE EXTRA CARE WITH THE FLAT-TOPS.

Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk (reply)

Charles — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 15:22:03 +0000

I bought one of the Flattop 45s as soon as I could get my hands on one. It has proven to be the best Ruger SA (fit, finish and dimensions) I have ever owned. The charge holes are minimum spec with .452 throats. It shoots and handles very, very well. Iinstalled a SBH hammer and some Texas mesquite grips. Mine is going nowhere.

Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk (reply)

SIXGUNNER — Sun, 06 Jul 2014 02:25:47 +0000

YOU ARE SO RIGHT ABOUT THE GRIP FRAME! RUGER NEVER SHOULD HAVE CHANGED IT BACK IN 1962. AT LEAST IT IS BACK ON THE NEW MODEL FLAT-TOPS AND NEW VAQUEROS.

Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk (reply)

Sarge — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 22:01:06 +0000

Thank you sir and yes I did misspeak with the 'small frame' comment. In offhand shooting I've always had to kink my wrist a little with New Models, just to get the sights to line up. With a Colt SAA or dead copy, the sights seem to just fall under my eye. Anyhow this late production Flat Top sure impressed with its handling qualities.

Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk (reply)

SIXGUNNER — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 20:46:54 +0000

NOT TO ADD TO THE CONFUSION BUT RUGER'S OFFICAL MEASUREMENT IS 4-5/8"; THEY ARE ALSO MEDIUM FRAMES NOT SMALL FRAMES. THE GRIP FRAME SHOULD BE VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL TO THE COLT SAA/EARLY RUGER FLAT-TOP BLACKHAWKS.

Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk

Sarge — Sat, 05 Jul 2014 19:29:35 +0000

today and they sure got the grip frame right. The one I looked at was a used gun, a flattop with 4 3/4" barrel and black checkered grips. Gun was used, as new but had no box with it.

I know Ruger offered some small-frame flattop 45 convertibles, but I hadn't seen one with the black grips and no spare cylinder. Would appreciate your input, as well as any experience with this particular model, and thank you all in advance.