RUGER New Model SuperBlackhawk questions.

BusGunner007 · January 1, 2018, 11:53 PM

I want...( hadda get that out there! )

I already have 3 .44's in different configurations.
I want the SA revolver to go with my MARLIN 1895 .45-70.
I plan to use Garrett ammo as they specialize in those 2 cartridges

I plan to make my 1895 into a blued version of the SBL.
As for the 'sidearm', I plan to get a crossdraw holster for the 4 5/8" bbl. length.
It's not a 'hunting' gun.
( WA State law may require a 5" minimum bbl length for 'hunting', but may exempt shorter bbl length for self-defense or animal dispatching...can't confirm yet )

That said, is the 'Dragoon' , or squared-triggerguard, an option on a blued, short bbl .44?
Holster recommendations?
Grip recommendations? ( I typically go with HOGUE )

Share any pics. if you have 'em! thanks!

Please post some pics, differences aside, for good reference. Thanks!

Model12Win · January 2, 2018, 05:18 AM

The square back guards thump some people's fingers under the forces of the recoiling.

Targa · January 2, 2018, 07:19 AM

I can't help with the trigger guard. In reference to the grips, I have been happy with these Pachmayr's on my SBH.

Scoits · January 2, 2018, 07:27 AM

Check out the Mernickle cross draw holster. Comfortable carry.

Bob Wright · January 2, 2018, 10:39 AM

As the best I know and can discern, the Dragoon grip frame only comes on the 7 1/2" barreled Super Blackhawk, and maybe longer barrels. However, its no problem to fit one to any Ruger Blackhawk.

The Dragoon style is my preference for the hard kicking magnums.

Here is a 4 5/8" Blackhawk in .45 Colt with said grip frame:

Here is another .45 Colt, a former Bisley:

Another .45 Colt Blackhawk:

And a 5" Three Screw, cut down from 7 1/2":

Bob Wright

BusGunner007 · January 2, 2018, 12:39 PM

Nice.

Armybrat · January 3, 2018, 09:16 PM

Bob Wright is correct. My 5.5" SBH came with a rounded trigger guard

tallball · January 3, 2018, 10:41 PM

If you tuck your pinky finger underneath the grip, the square trigger guard won't touch your fingers. That's how I do it.

GeauxTide · January 4, 2018, 01:00 PM

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If you tuck your pinky finger underneath the grip, the square trigger guard won't touch your fingers. That's how I do it.

I've done this on all my Rugers, 41, 44spl, 44mag, and 45 Colt. I just had my 45 Bisley converted to SBH handle and love it. I have also used my offhand to support the bottom of the grip frame to keep down the knuckle cracking.

Buzzcook · January 6, 2018, 01:27 AM

BusGunner: In Washington state you can carry a handgun that doesn't meet hunting regulation, if you have a Concealed Carry Permit. AFAIK this is true even though we are an open carry state.

Double check the regs before going out.

Nanuk · January 6, 2018, 05:26 PM

My 4 5/8" Super Blackhawk pre Bisley and with its other siblings post Bisley.

BusGunner007 · January 22, 2018, 08:34 PM

Might be info in this thread to share, also.
Popular revolver lately!

January 1, 2018, 11:53 PM	#1
BusGunner007 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Upper Left Coast Posts: 2,116	RUGER New Model SuperBlackhawk questions. I want...( hadda get that out there! ) I already have 3 .44's in different configurations. I want the SA revolver to go with my MARLIN 1895 .45-70. I plan to use Garrett ammo as they specialize in those 2 cartridges I plan to make my 1895 into a blued version of the SBL. As for the 'sidearm', I plan to get a crossdraw holster for the 4 5/8" bbl. length. It's not a 'hunting' gun. ( WA State law may require a 5" minimum bbl length for 'hunting', but may exempt shorter bbl length for self-defense or animal dispatching...can't confirm yet ) That said, is the 'Dragoon' , or squared-triggerguard, an option on a blued, short bbl .44? Holster recommendations? Grip recommendations? ( I typically go with HOGUE ) Share any pics. if you have 'em! thanks! Please post some pics, differences aside, for good reference. Thanks! __________________ "...if you're not havin' fun, you're workin'..."

January 2, 2018, 10:39 AM	#5
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,987	As the best I know and can discern, the Dragoon grip frame only comes on the 7 1/2" barreled Super Blackhawk, and maybe longer barrels. However, its no problem to fit one to any Ruger Blackhawk. The Dragoon style is my preference for the hard kicking magnums. Here is a 4 5/8" Blackhawk in .45 Colt with said grip frame: Here is another .45 Colt, a former Bisley: Another .45 Colt Blackhawk: And a 5" Three Screw, cut down from 7 1/2": Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment. Last edited by Bob Wright; January 2, 2018 at 10:46 AM.

January 2, 2018, 12:39 PM	#6
BusGunner007 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Upper Left Coast Posts: 2,116	Nice. __________________ "...if you're not havin' fun, you're workin'..."

January 3, 2018, 10:41 PM	#8
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	If you tuck your pinky finger underneath the grip, the square trigger guard won't touch your fingers. That's how I do it. Last edited by tallball; January 7, 2018 at 07:12 PM.

January 22, 2018, 08:34 PM	#12
BusGunner007 Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2001 Location: Upper Left Coast Posts: 2,116	Might be info in this thread to share, also. Popular revolver lately! __________________ "...if you're not havin' fun, you're workin'..."

January 2, 2018, 05:18 AM	#2
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	The square back guards thump some people's fingers under the forces of the recoiling.

January 2, 2018, 07:27 AM	#4
Scoits Senior Member Join Date: June 18, 2017 Posts: 178	Check out the Mernickle cross draw holster. Comfortable carry.

January 3, 2018, 09:16 PM	#7
Armybrat Senior Member Join Date: May 10, 2009 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 976	Bob Wright is correct. My 5.5" SBH came with a rounded trigger guard

January 6, 2018, 01:27 AM	#10
Buzzcook Senior Member Join Date: November 29, 2007 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 6,126	BusGunner: In Washington state you can carry a handgun that doesn't meet hunting regulation, if you have a Concealed Carry Permit. AFAIK this is true even though we are an open carry state. Double check the regs before going out.

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