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Stripping Wrangler grip frame
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It's too bad Ruger never cast the bird's head grip in alum alloy. However if you choose an old model or new model alloy or steel grip...
Apr 11, 2024
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Is similar to old original ruger lightweight s-six alloy, basically zamak, zink-aluminium-magnesium-and-kupfer (copper), there are...
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Yep. Today was the day. I got there before lunch and thought it was gone- but it was just moved. The manager ( whom I overheard was just...
Apr 9, 2024
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"On the other hand, I don't believe that the OM .44 flat top came with the 4 5/8" barrel. So, I'd have to find an OM and cut the barrel...
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Just in general terms (not specifically regarding Rugers), it's hard to beat a nice .44 Special!! As always IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc.
Apr 9, 2024
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Blackhawk with Vaquero-like Straight Sight
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Often we'd see these modified Rugers with color case hardened frame that would really look like the Colt single action model 1873 guns.
Apr 8, 2024
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Blackhawk with Vaquero-like Straight Sight
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That’s a great piece of Ruger history even though not supplied by Ruger in its current configuration. Shooters liked the strong action...
Apr 7, 2024
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Has anyone ever seen a Ruger like this one? It has extensive engraving, including the words 'Blackhawk' and 'Ruger' on the left side of...
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That particular Blackhawk is from 1970, and its Old Model, Converted?…it appears to be the original Old Model action. A picture with...
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OM vs NM Disassembly
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As a rule of thumb, the plunger always goes against the working part; Against the pawl, and on old models, against the trigger, and...
Apr 6, 2024
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as well as with the stainless parts, no "wear" to put up with, a swipe with the 3M pad and its like new..........:cool:;)
Apr 5, 2024
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yes, you can and here is one we did for our late Navy Seabee friend Fred Price on his OM 41 mag cut the barrel down to 5 inch even and...
Apr 5, 2024
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The other reason is: to have an all steel Old Army. As I posted above, the early Old Army’s came with the same alloy grip frame as your...
Apr 5, 2024
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Most do it the get the authentic Colt SAA style grip that the XR3 replicated...And that Ruger foolishly abandoned when they changed to...
Apr 5, 2024
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44 Mag in Colt 1873 size?
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The NM Blackhawk Flattop was built for .44 Mag, but on the large frame, not the NM Flattop mid frame.
Apr 5, 2024
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