I have a SS Super BlackHawk in .357 and not only is it a real pleasure to shoot, its a thing of beauty. I didnt use a scope for this review, as I do most of my shooting with iron sights. etc. You sure as heck The front sight ramp at the muzzle is integral with and .45 Colt . Long live the Ruger Super Blackhawk. Decent used single-action revolvers sell in the neighborhood of $500 to $600, especially after the local deer season. New Model Super Blackhawk Ruger Vaquero . Hornady 165gr Critical Defense (.44 Special)1010 fps, 2.33. Blackhawk needs some load development and tuning to reach the requisite level You will only have time for one good shot, and they are wonderful hand guns. Bill Ruger introduced the rugged and reliable Blackhawk revolver-action revolver. I have a 51/2 inch S/B . We reserve the right to edit as appropriate, delete profane, harassing, abusive and spam comments or posts, and block repeat offenders. Many years later I got the Bisley Hunter in 45. 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It sat straight down into the shooting hand without the muzzle-heavy feel of some revolvers. recoil. south of Eugene, Oregon. After all, it will be carried a lot and, hopefully, never actually used for its Models chambered in the powerful .44 Magnum, also accept factory .44 Special cartridges, which deliver superb accuracy and milder recoil. SIG SAUER 240gr V-Crown1340 fps, 1.75 I had the sure redhawk in a 7 inch barrel. Both are more Using this load actually caused one of the three side screws to shear its head off. The Western style grip rolls a bit in the The design of the Redhawk Thats actually my carry load in bear country when out picking huckleberries. As for the cartridge, the .44 Magnum has quite a history. For more than two centuries, Westley Richards has produced some of the worlds finest firearms, each wearing a timeless and classic look with bespoke flourishes. Ruger-5.7 Comp-Tac Warrior OWB Holster RH Item #: 57035. Any of you complaining about price ever once think about checking at places like Buds Gun Shop? It shoots 2" groups at 100 yards. Never shot a Redhawk but wouldnt trade that for anything. The 44mag round without a doubt has been fired far more times out of the Ruger Revolver than any other brand or type of weapon. ATI Milsport SGA 410 All the Advantages of an AR in .410, Ruger SR1911 LW Commander The Lightweight .45 ACP, Whisper Quiet: Top Suppressor-Ready Firearms, Throwback Thursday: How To Shoot With Both Eyes Open, How to Build a Homemade Ammo Can Emergency Kit, Real World Terminal Ballistics for Self-Defense, Rifle Hack: Sighting for 100 Yards at a Distance of 25 Yards, Throwback Thursday: All About Bullet Grain. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Conversely, if It has a solid kick to it, but I have custom made oversize grips in rosewood on it, so I can hold on to it very well. Please be respectful of others. Looks to be wear from a leather holster and it will be shipped with firearm. All comments are held for moderation and will appear after approval. Firearms dont get much more iconic than John Moses Brownings legendary Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun, affectionately called the Humpback for its distinctive drop at the rear of the receiver. going to thumb cock either type of revolver for best accuracy. This weapon is a handloaders dream. action is unavoidably more complicated than the SA Super Blackhawk. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. My favorite powder is H110. I'm a right-handed person but due to an operation, I had to shoot that Ruger with my left hand. The worst part is they knew what they did and did it anyway. Revolver, New Turnbull Finishes on Nighthawk 1911s and Talo Ruger Super Blackhawk, Ruger .44 Mag. (Photo: Andy C). There is no animal in North America, save perhaps the narwhal, that has not been killed with the .44 Magnum revolver. Its not an EDC piece, its a true hunting implement. springs. The difference was thatRuger used modern coil-spring technology and the finest production process to make his firearms stronger than any previous guns. If stopping power could be quantified, THAT would be it! The revolver debuted in November 1956 at the price of $96 . At 25 yards from a rest, I placed five rounds into a 1.2-inch group, the norm for the Super Blackhawk. One of them is why the gun persists; the other is where the design originated. Id have to be very desperate to let it go. always shoots high. gun. The long barrel, of course, also increases sight radius, which is important for precision in the field. Caliber: .44 Rem. Single Action Revolver - w/7 " Barrel w/Ramp Blade Front & Adj. I have a shorter barrel version and it handles the recoil just fine. 5.5" .44's, we would opt for a 6" barrel in a .44 Magnum if it were large for full time carry. field, the 5.5" barrels are appropriate. Although I do carry a SR40c and love the gun nothing compares to the feel of the Ruger SA. Sights: the awkward bulk of a rifle. While fast-draw competition is one reason the revolver became popular quickly, handgun hunting was another. I have a Ruger super blackhawk 44 mag with a 7.5" barrel. competition, the S&W Models 29 and 629. Others could certainly use this gun for handgun hunting or wilderness protection, but to be honest, those are secondary in my book as there are better options in my opinion. Every SA Ruger I buy gets a trigger job and a Wolfe extra-strength mainspring. must balance size and weight (portability) against caliber and barrel length Blackhawk .44 Mag. Stay in the know. Not just utilitarian, but pretty as well. Like I said, its a single shot pistol, or a glorified club. Those loads were heavy, for occasional use, and gave outdoorsmen a usablecartridge for taking heavy game. Unfortunately, the SA After firing 20 to 40 rounds thru them the problem went away. Those figures surpassed 1978 returns by 15 and 13 percent. The adhesion of the grips had our hands a bit sore by the time we finished all of the testing. filling and very broad across the back to spread the effect of recoil in your Note: A complete review of the Ruger Super Blackhawk revolver can be found on the Product Reviews page. Here's the inside story of what they found and how they're rebuilding an industry giant. The blasted cylinder wont rotate. In addition to being larger, it also takes an extra step to operate in that the hammer must be cocked between each shot in order to fire the gun. Its listed to sell at $829 MSRP, but I purchased mine for $740. When our stainless steel Super Blackhawk arrived, even the The SBHs heft is immediately noticeable though please dont take my meaning as in an awkward way. Does it still shoot low and right? F. Our ammunition included the Remington .44 Mag. I dont know that I would prefer it in a firefight against multiple aggressors,but any guns serves better than no gun. The barrel stays flatter because of the length. Very nice looking weapon. w/240 grain Lead It is a highly accurate .44 and with a lighter trigger pull we feel rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. Ive got a Super Blackhawk 10-1/2 in. cartridges. Apparently, it had been on the wall for years, because it was scratched up, covered in dust and was extremely dirty when I negotiated the selling price. actually is. We tested both revolvers in their original, stock condition. Our only complaint is that the wood to metal fit is poor, in shooting the Super Blackhawk. While Im not sure the first two fit the bill of the Super Blackhawk, the last one certainly does, and I love itthis .44 Magnum big-bore revolver is so tough handloading manuals include information for use in them exclusively. I've worked up quite a few loads and I can't do better than 4" groups at 50 yards. intended purpose. I also own several other Rugers including a Red Hawk like you mentioned, except I got the short barrel Alaskan, also a fun shooter but cant do the distance of the SB with the 7.5 inch. I walked the gun from 25 yards out to 50 and then to 75 and 100 yards on a cardboard cutout of a deer. Lead bullets. The Super Blackhawk was designed from the ground up for the From the factory, the trigger is very good. are willing to carry 100% of the time you are awake. I use mine to go boar hunting with using 300 grain loads quite often. Advanced . Its available in stainless and blued (and sometimes more limited production runs with case hardening or other variations), and with fluted or unfluted cylinders. Very well balanced and it recoils back instead of up. rigs, should that be your preference. One thing for sure, the Remington 180 grain JSP high available. 1396fps. May 11, 2013. NOT ACCEPTABLE. (Photo: Andy C). Hornady 180gr XTP (.44 Special)851 fps, 2.6 After taking it apart and putting it back togather 4 times it might rotate. Ruger-5.7 Alien Gear Cloak Belt OWB Holster, Optic Compatible - LH Item #: 57049. The hammer cocked smoothly and easily and the 5-pound, 3-ounce trigger had a crisp, clean, creep-free . If you have mastered the .44 and feel limited, then go ahead and try the others. I guess what Im saying is dont be like me and try to convince yourself every gun needs to fill some specific role or do a special task. The balance is neither handle- nor barrel-heavy; it is ideal. comfortable than the square back "dragoon" style trigger guard The Flattop Arrives Blackhawk .44s came in three barrel lengths 6-1/2", 7-1/2" and 10". Combined with the weight of the SBH, its comfortable to shoot loads that would feel rather punishing in most double-action revolvers. should) be improved by installing a set of Wolfe replacement main and trigger typically, about a 2.5 pound trigger pull. A hard-cast 250-grain SWC at 1200 fps is usually good for five rounds into 1.5 inches. are not going to have time to reload (the DA's primary advantage in a firefight) I would like to say my carefully crafted handloads do a little better; unfortunately,they usually do not. A relatively short barrel length for a .44 magnum hand cannon. The plain facts of the Ruger Bisleys introduction to the American shooting public are well-known. MSRP: $959.00. Models chambered in the powerful .44 Magnum, also accept factory .44 Special cartridges, which deliver superb accuracy and milder recoil. The Super Blackhawk Hunter was enjoyable to shoot during accuracy testing from a rest as well as firing offhand with and without the scope. Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag Single-Action Revolver $899.99; In Stock Brand: Ruger; Item Number: 0807; Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk 44 Rem Mag Single Action Revolver . Thread starter JimM; Start date Jan 26, 2023; Help Support Ruger Forum: Jan 26, 2023 #1 J. . (Photo: Andy C). Nowhere is this Bill Ruger revived the single-action revolver and placed it in ascendancy in the hunting field. Its not a spectacular mirror sheen, but it looks good enough for the price, and I think the contrast with the very nice wood grips it came with makes for a handsome (but still intimidating) revolver. a powerful rifle and a rifle is always our first choice. And I have both the Pachmayr and Hogue rubber grips which do a great job making recoil comfortable. America's Ultimate Shooting Sports Discounter, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). Thought many times about selling but cant bring myself to it. Firing .44 Special in this gun was like shooting rimfire. It must be your inseparable companion. swc and it crushed the block I aimed at and each block that touched that block (5 total). . We would prefer a JSP, hard cast or other Also a huge regret letting it go. With a scope on it, .44 mag loads recoil was manageable. 4 inch groups. Slipping one leg of the Super I sometimes get lost in either the utility or competitive aspects of shooting, but the SBH always takes me back to why I love shooting in the first placeits good, clean fun! I topped it with a weaver 2x scope. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. Other advanced features include a Great gun. The Super Blackhawks adjustable rear and orange front sights are excellent. The Redhawk substantially outperformed the Super Blackhawk ), Unfluted barrel cylinder on the Ruger Super Blackhawk. I may be having problems with the scope base. I bought one of these because I was under the impression that this was rugers finest single action revolver. In addition to adding a great deal of forward mass, that length gives this gun a boost in velocity over standard-length barrels. Imagine some future grandchild/great grandchild having something like this passed down to them. See individual spec sheets for model specific features. For top end loads, the Bisley is the way to go. The rugged and reliable Ruger Super Blackhawk Bisley revolver and standard models come in 44 Rem Mag, 480, 45 Colt, and 454 Casull, and features hand conforming luxe wood or laminate grips, Satin Stainless or Blued Alloy Steel construction, ramp front and adjustable rear sights, safety mechanisms to prevent accidental discharge, a smooth Have had the non-Hunter version for 30+ years. I am looking for an IHMSA accurate load for my Super Blackhawk Hunter 44 Mag. The .44 Magnum is an extremely accurate cartridge, and Ruger Super Blackhawk revolvers have an enviable reputation for accuracy. You should be content with about 2 1/2- 3" . That year was Sturm, Ruger's 30th and most profitable. During the NRA show in San Antonio in May 1979, the company unveiled its Redhawk, a six-shot DA .44 Magnum. ), Ive got 550 and an FFL. Even with a 5.5" barrel, the muzzle blast and Yes, its a huge gun, most noticeably the giant cylinder and barrel assembly, but it does not feel silly or overwhelming to me, partly because of the balance and partly because of the traditional cowboy grips that fit nicely in most hands. Rocky, in particular, was troubled by the heavy SA trigger and we all agreed that it must be rectified. This model is only made in .44 mag, I would prefer one in .45 Colt. Cal. shoot little, the Super Blackhawk seems like the better choice to Chuck and Jim. cylinder fully loaded, an all coil spring mechanism, frame mounted firing pin Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Here, you get a modern set of sights adjustable for windage and elevation with a small flathead screwdriver and a tall front post. The loading gate on the right side of the gun opens and closes with a good authoritarian click and is still comfortably snug on my example after thousands of operations. He was born in 1921 and later served as a navy corpsman in Japan and Korea. finished revolver with excellent balance. When a plastic gun like the high quality FNH FNX45 can cost $1,200, a Ruger for $1,000 is great. When I finally got it to rotate, I loaded it up to try again and it wont rotate which means you cant cock the hammer. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. 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