50th anniversary ruger [Archive]

MtGun44

06-20-2008, 01:27 AM

danski26

06-20-2008, 01:35 AM

Very nice piece. It seems everyone is getting new pistols recently.....i want one too!!!!!!!!

unclebill

06-20-2008, 07:49 AM

Beautiful gun. How's the recoil with the small grip frame? It felt a bit
"worrisome" in my hands . . . . .

My old SuperBlackhawk is a lot clunkier. I like the overall feel, but worried
about recoil with full loads.

Bill

i been working 6 days a week 10 hour days.
i use the overtime to buy these neato guns but i STILL havent fired the last two purchases!
if i have free time i cant afford the guns.
but if i work a lot i dont have time to shoot them!:confused:

unclebill

06-20-2008, 07:52 AM

i am going to load up some rounds with TRAIL BOSS to start.

45 2.1

06-20-2008, 08:25 AM

Beautiful gun. How's the recoil with the small grip frame? It felt a bit
"worrisome" in my hands . . . . .

My old SuperBlackhawk is a lot clunkier. I like the overall feel, but worried
about recoil with full loads.

Bill

Nothing to worry about. these are a little heavier than the original flattops, but not by much. Comfortable to shoot and control. I have smaller hands and have no trouble with the recoil.

redneckdan

06-20-2008, 09:04 AM

I had one for a little while, I kept getting smacked in the knuckle but then again I have big hands. I was launching 250gr keiths over more 296 than any sane man would desire and hand no problems other than the occasional knuckle rapping. The throats on mine were over .433

2 dogs

06-20-2008, 10:54 AM

I sent mine to Alan Harton for a Bisley Grip conversion. I also sent along a Ruger Maximum cylinder cuz mine has oversize throats too.

Four Fingers of Death

06-21-2008, 12:34 AM

Wanted one of those Badddddddddddddddddd, but alas, had the **** out of my pants at the time.

Newtire

06-21-2008, 10:58 AM

Wanted one of those Badddddddddddddddddd, but alas, had the **** out of my pants at the time.

Hi Mick,

Ya know, never heard that expression before but not really sure if I want to know!

Dennis Eugene

06-21-2008, 01:10 PM

Just think how much money you'd save if you only cast your own boolits. ;) Just kiddin' nice piece at a very nice price. Dennis

Ricochet

06-21-2008, 01:29 PM

Geraldo

06-21-2008, 03:18 PM

Nice piece!

I still can't imagine how some of you guys get smacked in the knuckle by a Super Blackhawk? Never happened to me, and I can't figure out the mechanics of it. Just doesn't move that way, that I can see.

And I can't figure out how anybody doesn't get smacked in the knuckle by a Super Blackhawk. ;)

Ricochet

06-21-2008, 03:47 PM

Oh, well. [smilie=1:

unclebill

06-21-2008, 08:09 PM

maybe they have muscular knuckles?

Geraldo

06-21-2008, 08:45 PM

maybe they have muscular knuckles?

Nope, it's just the size and shape of your hands, I think. When I grab a Blackhawk, the trigger guard just contacts part of the knuckle on my middle finger. I thought it was just part of the deal shooting single actions. :Fire:

Dennis Eugene

06-22-2008, 01:57 AM

ya got ta get a grip on it. Hike up your skirt and hang on she can't smack ya then. ;) Dennis

runfiverun

06-22-2008, 02:33 AM

put some them hogue grips on them they fill in that space under the trigger guard

Four Fingers of Death

06-22-2008, 08:08 AM

Hi Mick,

Ya know, never heard that expression before but not really sure if I want to know!

The Scots have a similar saying:

"Ah., he has the breeze in his drawers."

Means that the poor sod is so poor, his pants are worn through in the bum.

We also say, 'he couldn't rub two pennies together.'

uncle joe

06-22-2008, 08:40 AM

ya got ta get a grip on it. Hike up your skirt and hang on she can't smack ya then. ;) Dennis

aye
grap it low and let it roll up in yer hand for that next thumb cock
:Fire::Fire::Fire:

Newtire

06-22-2008, 09:36 AM

Thanks for the explanation Mick! Makes good sense now...

Ricochet

06-22-2008, 02:22 PM

Sometimes the breeze in the drawers is a mighty wind.

AlaskaMike

06-24-2008, 05:27 PM

I love my Anniversary flat top! I put on a set of custom grips from Cary Chapman (www.clccustomgrips.com) and did the poor man's Ruger trigger job (pull one leg of the trigger spring off its post). It's probably my most accurate revolver.

Mike

Newtire

06-24-2008, 08:33 PM

Sometimes the breeze in the drawers is a mighty wind.

No truer words were ever spoken...better to bear the shame than bear the pain.

unclebill

06-27-2008, 06:58 AM

Just think how much money you'd save if you only cast your own boolits. ;) Just kiddin' nice piece at a very nice price. Dennis

if i didnt have to work all the time.
i would LOVE to take on some time consuming hobbies!
between 6 10 hour shifts and side jobs i dont have time for anything.

Dennis Eugene

06-27-2008, 11:37 AM

So very true and so very sad that life keeps getting in the way of liveing. Dennis

jack19512

06-27-2008, 08:37 PM

I was looking at one of those myself just last night. :)

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/RUGGUN-BLHK44.aspx

unclebill

06-30-2008, 11:54 PM

i took it out with some handloads sat.
just busting rocks and having fun.
a few years ago i hung up a 4" x 20" clanger at 125 yds. from a pipe at my clubs range.
i hit it a few times and got real close many times shooting freehand.
that is a real small target for me at that distance ( i am no great handgunner)
what that tells me is that this is an accurate sixgun.
i really like it a lot.

unclebill

06-30-2008, 11:59 PM

I was looking at one of those myself just last night. :)

http://www.centerfiresystems.com/RUGGUN-BLHK44.aspx

jack,
you should get one.
this thing is a riot!

unclebill

07-01-2008, 12:10 AM

i have a pair of pietta 1873 colt clones and while i really like them ...
they just arent cut out for powerful loads.
they do great with modest loads of trailboss though!

jack19512

07-01-2008, 04:24 AM

jack,
you should get one.
this thing is a riot!

I am going to pick it up today.:-D

unclebill

07-01-2008, 08:48 AM

I am going to pick it up today.:-D

ATTABOY!

jack19512

07-01-2008, 09:19 PM

Picked it up and now have to order a Lee mold and dies. I would appreciate some suggestions for the mold. Preferably for a bullet that will give good accuracy and be good for deer hunting. This is my first 44 magnum. Thanks for any advice.

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a63/jack19512/Ruger44Magnum.jpg

Dennis Eugene

07-02-2008, 11:40 AM

First 44 Mag, Congrats. You picked a winner. Dennis

jack19512

07-02-2008, 06:40 PM

First 44 Mag, Congrats. You picked a winner. Dennis

Thanks, got all of the required stuff ordered in order to cast for this revolver. Looking forward to seeing how it does with cast. I also purchased a box of 44 mag ammo today while at Walmart and at over $32.00 a box I hope my cast does well. [smilie=1:

kingstrider

07-05-2008, 11:15 PM

I saw one used at a gun show for $400 but didn't have the funds at the time. I have been wanting one of these to match my anniversary .357 so will have to keep an eye out.

EDK

07-06-2008, 05:53 PM

There isn't much middle ground about the DRAGOON (square back SUPER) grip frames....either love it or hate it! The HUNTER has all of its' good attributes but none of its flaws because of the rounded back. It is the best grip I've found in almost 40 years of RUGER ownership. All my RUGERS have either HUNTER or DRAGOON grip frames or are BISLEYS.

I'm sure glad people feel the way they do. I got a bunch of used DRAGOON grip frames at reasonable prices, traded XR3-REDs off my VAQUEROS for others plus sold a bunch of the XR3-REDs. It don't happen very often that everyone is happy on a deal; but no complaints or "bad mouthing."

Try using a DRAGOON on your 50th Anniversary gun...I put one on an original 44 FLAT TOP and it really improved it. A HUNTER would be better if you don't have a problem with a stainless grip frame on a blued gun...I don't!

:redneck::cbpour::Fire:

Larry Gibson

07-06-2008, 06:46 PM

Jack19512

I've smaller hands and the grip on my 50th .44 fits me perfect. I've had mine since June of last year and have shot it quite a bit. I've settled on the following loads;

WLP primers
Javelina lube
All cast bullets in W-W cases
XTP bullets loaded in PMC cases with

Lee 200 gr cowboy bullet
Any alloy/.430
6 gr Bullseye
940 fps

RCBS 429-250-K
WWs +2-3% tin/.430
22 gr 2400
1330 fps

RCBS 429-250-K
WWs+2-3% Tin/.430
9 gr Unique
1060 fps
Photo is of this load. Twice around the cylinder. Target did not give a real defining aim point but I was pleased with the results.

Lee TL429-240-SWC
Any alloy/.430
5 gr Bullseye
795 fps
WRA .44 Special cases

I've a GB keith mould of 429421 style but haven't tried it yet.

Hornady 240 gr XTP
24.5 gr H110
1427 fps

PMC factory 180 gr HPs
1660 fps

Larry Gibson

Dennis Eugene

07-06-2008, 07:20 PM

I sure like the RCBS-429-250-K in mine, good boolit. Dennis

45r

07-06-2008, 07:42 PM

The real 250-K from RCBS is one of the best.The 240GC is very accurate also.

GSPKurt

07-21-2008, 07:54 PM

i went to go buy some bullets for my .357 and i ended up with this.

My kinda guy! :drinks:

unclebill

07-25-2008, 07:05 PM

i am a sucker for a cool six shooter!

unclebill

07-25-2008, 07:10 PM

ya got ta get a grip on it. Hike up your skirt and hang on she can't smack ya then. ;) Dennis

that is funny.
thank you!

hee hee snicker.......

unclebill

08-09-2008, 07:43 PM

it was rainin like the dickens so i went to the indoor range.
25 yds. with bulk lead bullets and my crappy handloads.
i wanted to see what someone else would say.
i dont know if these are acceptable or not.
6.5 trailboss
200gr.lswc
what do you guys think?

once again i was the only person there.
i had to turn everything on
and shut it all down when i left.
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l272/billhedges/zsmithwesson27-2-4.jpg