Ruger Blackhawk barrel length

[toebako]

Looking at the Ruger website, It looks like 5.5" is the nicest looking length. Anybody having shot a few want to comment on handling.

 

[petermoo999]

I have an super Blackhawk w/ 5'5 barrel in 44mag' it kicks hard. I like the finish (stainless), feels good (heavy), only problem for me is the grip, I have big hands, my pinky is swinging in the air because the handle is small and curved, with the 44mag recoil, it is hard on the wrist,but overall it is a nice gun for the price. Go to a gun store and hold one, then you will know what I am talking about. However, the Bisley grip version and the Redhawk version will provide you with a more comfortable grip.

 

[toebako]

Yeah looking at Redhawks too. I wish they made a 4.2" SRH and called it the Yukon. The Alaskan 2.5" looks awesome. I like the 454 option. I guess I like the look of the Blackhawk better and have never shot a 'cowboy' gun. Unfortunatly my local store only has about 5 pistols max at any time. I keep looking at them all when something new shows up.

 

[Johnn Peterson]

For the actual Blackhawk model, my favorite barrel length is the 4 5/8".

With a fixed sight model Ruger like the old model Vaquero, I prefer the looks of the 5 1/2"

For a bit of a comparison, the top two on the right.

 

[colt45cz75]

I prefer the balance of the 4 5/8" myself. With hot loads though, the 10 1/2" Super Blackhawk is easier on the hand.

 

[dan belisle]

I have RBH's and RSBH's in all the barrel lengths available from Ruger, I find the 7 1/2" about the easiest to shoot, though the 4 5/8' is my favorite for balance and ease of carry (not a big issue up here). - dan

 

[badbrass]

Have them both but have not shot the 357 yet!

 

[badbrass]

The SBH is 50 years old this year!

 

[Jahred.F]

Looking at the Ruger website, It looks like 5.5" is the nicest looking length. Anybody having shot a few want to comment on handling.

Where in Alberta are you located?

 

[toebako]

North West.

 

[Jahred.F]

A trip into Edmonton might be a good excuse to fondle some different models and see what feels good. If you were a little more central, I'd let you have a test drive with a 7 1/2" SBH.

 

[ruffbird]

I like both barrel lengths, but if I had to pick,.....4-5/8" would be it!

 

[Boomer]

I like 5" revolvers, so either the 45/8" or the 5.5" are acceptable to me . . . 45/8" is what I carry.

 

[nosmoking962]

I have a 4 5/8 super blackhawk and she is a blast to shoot. Bit hard on the hand after 50 rounds but fun regardless. Beautiful looking single action stainless piece. Heavy in the hand and hits like a freight train.