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nocturnal · January 19, 2013, 09:28 PM

Well Bob, I was at the local gun store and I held a New Model Blackhawk and also the Stallion with a birdshead grip.

It's hard to argue with the hands sir!
I went in there planning to buy the NM Blackhawk (for $380, seemed like a fair price) but the grip seemed awkward...I wish it felt better. As a beginner reloader I see LOTS of fun with the massive Blackhawk and it sure felt like a tank! I think it could double as a hammer!

I wanted it, but the grip felt not-quite right...much to my dismay

I'm going to be finding a birdshead gripped gun, Does Ruger make one by any chance?
You also have a lot to answer for, if I'm not mistaken...you have posted many pictures of beautiful Ruger Vaqueros and Blackhawks. And by beautiful, I mean case-colored, blued, with wood grips.
You have some envious pieces...

January 19, 2013, 09:28 PM	#5
nocturnal Member Join Date: October 24, 2011 Posts: 50	Well Bob, I was at the local gun store and I held a New Model Blackhawk and also the Stallion with a birdshead grip. It's hard to argue with the hands sir! I went in there planning to buy the NM Blackhawk (for $380, seemed like a fair price) but the grip seemed awkward...I wish it felt better. As a beginner reloader I see LOTS of fun with the massive Blackhawk and it sure felt like a tank! I think it could double as a hammer! I wanted it, but the grip felt not-quite right...much to my dismay I'm going to be finding a birdshead gripped gun, Does Ruger make one by any chance? You also have a lot to answer for, if I'm not mistaken...you have posted many pictures of beautiful Ruger Vaqueros and Blackhawks. And by beautiful, I mean case-colored, blued, with wood grips. You have some envious pieces...