Blackhawks

[jrayborn]

Is there a difference in Blackhawk frame sizes on current production guns? If anyone can learn me or point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it!

[Outpost75]

The New Model Blackhawk is the large frame used for the .44 Magnum Super Blackhawk and .45 convertibles.

The Flat Top is the smaller original .357 size frame.

I have three New Model Blackhawk convertibles, .357/9mm, .44 Mag.,/.44-40 and .45 ACP/.45 Colt which are all on the large frame and I like them. They are hell for strong and can digest a steady diet of hot loads. They aren't pocket guns.

[Cornbread]

I had a LGS show me a Flattop and a Convertible side by side, there is a pretty obvious difference in frame size when you have them side by side. I have the 45 colt/45 acp convertible and love mine.

[jrayborn]

Thanks guys, that is exactly what I was wondering, I want beefy! :)

[Green Frog]

On the other hand, if I could find a Flat Top in 327 Fed Mag and the traditional 6 shots... :roll:

Froggie

[kungfustyle]

If you want beefy, Super Blackhawk is a Wendy's Triple... and they shoot. I had a two inch group at 50 yards with my cast boolits....

[WALLNUTT]

I like my Flat Top 44spl. It holds about all I need or want. There aren't too many critters that can stand up to 270gr bullets at 1000fps for very long.

[DougGuy]

If it has a 2 digit prefix in the serial, it is the LARGE FRAME. If it has a 3 digit prefix, that is the medium frame.

[robertbank]

I have the flattop convertible and like it very much. 8.5 gr of Unique under my 260 LSWC is all I will ever need out of the gun. I now have two loads that shoot pretty much to POA in both 45Colt and .45acp so life is good.

Bob