Ruger Blackhawk Stainless 45/45 ACP Convertible Revolvers in stock!

My Ruger - Lipsey's Blackhawk Flattop Convertible - 45ACP/45Colt - 4 5/8" came today and I don't have a lot to compare it to as it's my first single action, but I like it! The cylinders interchance very smoothly and the trigger feels very good for being new. Can't wait to get this one to the range and try both calibers. I see there is one left in 5.5 but I also saw on the PR site there are is a good selection of other calibers in 'convertables' the 10mm / 40.cal would be interesting!

Big thanks to Clay and the team for GREAT service as always and there commitment to bringing in things we can't get elsewhere!!
 
OldWays said:
My Ruger - Lipsey's Blackhawk Flattop Convertible - 45ACP/45Colt - 4 5/8" came today and I don't have a lot to compare it to as it's my first single action, but I like it! The cylinders interchance very smoothly and the trigger feels very good for being new. Can't wait to get this one to the range and try both calibers. I see there is one left in 5.5 but I also saw on the PR site there are is a good selection of other calibers in 'convertables' the 10mm / 40.cal would be interesting!

Big thanks to Clay and the team for GREAT service as always and there commitment to bringing in things we can't get elsewhere!!
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Not that it matters since it has sold out now may I ask why you didn’t get the 5.5” one as you had the choice? An inch and a half is always better - lol.
 
Great observation and there is an answer. When I read up on action shooting with a single action revolver most recommended the shorter barrels as they draw alternately faster or easier. This was supported by looking at the EE where many people are looking for a 4.5/8” and or want to trade a 5.5” for the shorter model. Ultimately however I based the final decision on the fact that I own a lot of pistols and D/A revolvers and when I go shooting almost always grab the 4” over the 5” versions because they balance better in my hand for shooting fast / action style. The only real exception is my Sig 220 10mm in 5 which I like shooting at almost stupid pistol distances but it’s a laser beam so it makes me look like I know how to shoot. So ultimately I agree in most things an extra inch is ALWAYS a good thing but for me unless I’m shooting slow and at distance I can squeeze more out of the better balance (for me) of the 4” versions of handguns. Ymmv :)
 
OldWays said:
Great observation and there is an answer. When I read up on action shooting with a single action revolver most recommended the shorter barrels as they draw alternately faster or easier. This was supported by looking at the EE where many people are looking for a 4.5/8” and or want to trade a 5.5” for the shorter model. Ultimately however I based the final decision on the fact that I own a lot of pistols and D/A revolvers and when I go shooting almost always grab the 4” over the 5” versions because they balance better in my hand for shooting fast / action style. The only real exception is my Sig 220 10mm in 5 which I like shooting at almost stupid pistol distances but it’s a laser beam so it makes me look like I know how to shoot. So ultimately I agree in most things an extra inch is ALWAYS a good thing but for me unless I’m shooting slow and at distance I can squeeze more out of the better balance (for me) of the 4” versions of handguns. Ymmv :)
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Thank you for the response. Hopefully Clay can bring in the model I’m looking for one day. I’m not an action shooter and being 6’2” I’ve always preferred the longer barrels.
 
I agree that if one wasn’t worried about fast draws and running around the longer barrels would give that little bit of accuracy precision target shooters want. I think they also have a cool factor too because they are less common that shorter models they just don’t fit my shooting style.

It’s my experience that Clay and PR can get almost anything!
 
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