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RedneckFur · April 15, 2011, 08:12 PM

Had an Ak around the house that I simply didnt shoot much anymore, especially after getting an AR.

Traded the AK with a local fella for a stainless 'old' model Ruger Vaquero in .45 colt.

I'd been wanting a big bore handgun for a while, and orginally was holding out for either a 45acp or a 44mag, but the Vaquero was just too nice to pass up.

I've had some experience shooting single action only revolvers, so operation of the ruger seems fairly simple.

Any pros and cons for this revolver? Anything I should watch out for? I've heard that the 'old' style vaquero can handle stout loads aproaching 44 magnum power, but the 'new' vaquero cannot. Is this true?

Havent had time to take it to the range yet, but I'll try and update with some pics and a range report soon.

April 15, 2011, 08:12 PM	#1
RedneckFur Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2007 Location: Central NC Posts: 1,424	what can you tell me about Vaquero's and the 45 colt cartridge? Had an Ak around the house that I simply didnt shoot much anymore, especially after getting an AR. Traded the AK with a local fella for a stainless 'old' model Ruger Vaquero in .45 colt. I'd been wanting a big bore handgun for a while, and orginally was holding out for either a 45acp or a 44mag, but the Vaquero was just too nice to pass up. I've had some experience shooting single action only revolvers, so operation of the ruger seems fairly simple. Any pros and cons for this revolver? Anything I should watch out for? I've heard that the 'old' style vaquero can handle stout loads aproaching 44 magnum power, but the 'new' vaquero cannot. Is this true? Havent had time to take it to the range yet, but I'll try and update with some pics and a range report soon. __________________ In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act. -George Orwell