Handled a Ruger Blackhawk 357 and loved it

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Hi,

I went to my local gun shop and they had 2 pre owned blackhawks, 1 in 44and 1 in 357. I saw those guns while browsing online and they didn't interest me at all so I scrolled passed them. The employee handed me the 357 and holy crap that it felt good! The mecanism, the weight, the grip, the trigger, everything seemed perfect and now I want one!!!

Any opinions of this gun? It would be a good addition to my MP9 at the range.

they have the 44 for 800$ and the 357 for 700$ and they looked in great condition. I'm not too sure of the models I will look it up.
 
Everyone should have at least one Revolver in the collection.
The Ruger Blackhawk is built like a tank and will make any polymer gun feel like a water pistol. If I had to choose one of the two cals I'd get the 357mag cause I don't reload...
 
Agree with johN.

If you like it, get the .357. It’s cheaper than the .44 and if you’re new to handguns and still learning to shoot accurately, the .44 will slow your learning curve! You can work your way up to full .357 with light 148gr .38Spl target loads first.

You can do the same with .44Spl in the .44 Mag but unless you reload, .44spl ain’t that common anymore.

Either way, the Ruger will outlast you. If you like SA revolvers, it’s a great choice.
 
Marcog said:
Is the price good for the 357?
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Sounds about right for a good Blackhawk used at a retail store. You might find one cheaper on here in a private sale, and won't have to pay sales tax. But there's a benefit to actually holding it first, like you got to do with this one at your local store.
 
I still can’t apply for the EE yet but I’ll get a friend to check for me. Maybe I can negotiate and drop that 15% tax or get some bullets in the deal

It’s good that it can shoot 357 and 38.
 
I have 2 Blackhawks in the 41 Rem Mag with 4 5/8" barrels and they are a lot of fun to shoot!
Very robust revolvers and there are many options for aftermarket grips to dress them up and personalize it to your taste.
As mentioned, the 357 is a good choice as you can also shoot 38 Special for reduced recoil loads and cheaper shooting of factory ammo. Will also help you get used to handling a single action revolver.

You did not mention its barrel length.
Many like the longer barrels for extra velocity, weight and reduced muzzle jump. They are available in the 4 5/8", 5 1/2", 6", 7 1/2" and 10".
I would really like one in the 5 1/2".

Have fun with it!
You can also get yourself a Marlin lever action in 357 and have a matched rifle/revolver combo!
 
Take a look at a vaquero too if you get a chance. Especially if you are drawn to the more traditional appeal of a single action. Ruger quality but built a little more like an original single action.

Everyone should have a couple revolvers in the collection and at least one should be a Ruger single action.
 
If your patient on the E.E. you can do better depending on stainless or blue and barrel length your after..... the .357 blackhawk with second 9mm chamber might interest you as well.

Just looked at the E.E. and there are a bunch available at or below that price level.
 
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Marcog said:
Hi,

I went to my local gun shop and they had 2 pre owned blackhawks, 1 in 44and 1 in 357. I saw those guns while browsing online and they didn't interest me at all so I scrolled passed them. The employee handed me the 357 and holy crap that it felt good! The mecanism, the weight, the grip, the trigger, everything seemed perfect and now I want one!!!

Any opinions of this gun? It would be a good addition to my MP9 at the range.

they have the 44 for 800$ and the 357 for 700$ and they looked in great condition. I'm not too sure of the models I will look it up.
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They have been built for a long time, and are exceptionally well made. That being said, I owned an "Old Model" back in the 70's. I found it uncomfortable to shoot, and the recoil with full power .357 Mag substantial. I sold it about 35 years ago, and only just recently picked up another .357, a Ruger GP100. You can get a good used one for about the same money, and you will have something you may get a bit more use out of. I bought mine for PPC. I reload, so so far I have only shot light .38 Special target loads, and it is a pleasure to shoot.
 
.357 magnum makes sense as a first magnum caliber.
Ruger makes a tank of a revolver, can't go wrong.
Check for damage to the gun to make sure the cylinder was never slammed shut, hence why I buy new.
I own a GP100 but a Blackhawk may be next.
Reloading is important to keep costs down.
 
Try to find one of the anniversary models. They have the steel trigger guard nicely fitted to the frame. It's only in the short barrel version, but it has a bit more heft and softens the recoil a bit.
I had mine for sale last month, but then I gave my head a shake and put it back in the safe and sold something else.
 
I'm with vagrantviking. X2...on the Ruger New Vaquero. If your local shop has one, be sure to check it out, too. Rugged, reliable...built like tanks. Plenty of replacement parts available. Point naturally and balance very well in the hand. Fixed sights, but easy to regulate. If you like how the Blackhawk feels, the Vaquero should appeal to you, just as well. Maybe even better.
 
For a long time i had a Blackhawk 357 mag 4.62 inch barrel on the EE, i was BNIB, unfired, i shot once 40 rounds and i was impress, i took it off the EE.:)
 
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Can-down said:
If your patient on the E.E. you can do better depending on stainless or blue and barrel length your after..... the .357 blackhawk with second 9mm chamber might interest you as well.

Just looked at the E.E. and there are a bunch available at or below that price level.
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just remember you won't get the ACCURACY out of the 9mm that you do out of the 38/357- ie the bullet is nominally .355 in a 9 whereas the 38/357 is.357( duh) that gives some slop - most folks don't notice it but i did- and somewhere in the 5 inch barrel range- the 6 inch is ok, but the 7.5 is just too long and cumbersome- it's impressive , sure , but in the real world not very practical
 
I also have a convertible .357/9mm Blackhawk on the smaller flattop sized frame. They also make them in the 44 Special, but it is a handloaders cartridge indeed!
Blackhawk rugers are made on 2 different sized frames which some folks may not be aware of.
Both are fantastic guns & either will do you proud!
 
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