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rje · March 30, 2011, 11:57 AM

I love ruger blackhawk pistols!
The newer models that exist out there....including the new models have a transfer bar safety that forces you to open the cylinder cover to spin the wheel. I have a few of these, but what I really love is what is referred to as the old model 3 screw blackhawks. i have one of these in 357 magnum with a 7" barrel and it is just wonderful.
The difference is that it must be placed in half cock position to load the cyclinder and when you cock the mechanism it clicks a couple of times and has a wonderful sound to it. These pistols are not that rare, but you have to locate one that was not sent back to the factory for the trigger safety modification (done by ruger at no cost). If you get one of these you will LOVE IT TO DEATH.
Plan on them burrying me with it and my John Deere tractor.
happy shooting. Ruger may not be a COLT, but they are rugged, dependable and accurate.

March 30, 2011, 11:57 AM	#6
rje Junior Member Join Date: May 17, 2010 Posts: 4	Try to get a Ruger 3 screw (old model blackhawk) I love ruger blackhawk pistols! The newer models that exist out there....including the new models have a transfer bar safety that forces you to open the cylinder cover to spin the wheel. I have a few of these, but what I really love is what is referred to as the old model 3 screw blackhawks. i have one of these in 357 magnum with a 7" barrel and it is just wonderful. The difference is that it must be placed in half cock position to load the cyclinder and when you cock the mechanism it clicks a couple of times and has a wonderful sound to it. These pistols are not that rare, but you have to locate one that was not sent back to the factory for the trigger safety modification (done by ruger at no cost). If you get one of these you will LOVE IT TO DEATH. Plan on them burrying me with it and my John Deere tractor. happy shooting. Ruger may not be a COLT, but they are rugged, dependable and accurate.