Single action Ruger people, a question

[deadcoyote]

[ARDude]

The original Vaquero frame was discontinued. All Vaquero's are now built on the new model frame.

If you plan on shooting hot hand loads, I would suggest the new model super Blackhawk in 44mag.

EDIT: It seems that the 44 Mag version of the Vaquero is indeed built on the original larger frame/cylinder. But it is still stamped on the frame "new model".

[splithoof]

I have one of the older .44 Magnum versions, and do recall the move to a slightly smaller size some years later. I would bet my last nickel that if Ruger produces another run of the .44 Magnum version, it will be as ever stout as anything previous. If you look for info from the premier gunsmithing house that does all sorts of large-bore conversions (Bowen Classic Arms), you will see that Ruger single actions are amoung the strongest, and hence best candidates for such. I'm about to send mine there, just trying to figure out what I wish to have done.
Another option for an extremely stout single action is Freedom Arms; they are a step up from Ruger, however they are not inexpensive. They are however likely the best production single action revolver being produced today from a QC and craftsmanship view, and are offered in some truly powerful calibers.

[deadcoyote]

[deadcoyote]

Alright, I found an answer to my question in an American rifleman interview with Ruger. The 2016 to present .44 mag Vaquero revolvers use the original 1993 old Vaquero frame, not the 2005 forward reduced size frame. Excellent news.

[splithoof]

Alright, I found an answer to my question in an American rifleman interview with Ruger. The 2016 to present .44 mag Vaquero revolvers use the original 1993 old Vaquero frame, not the 2005 forward reduced size frame. Excellent news.

Thank you for the info. I might have read that but had forgotten it.
About the only issue I have is the rear sighting arrangement; it's not my preference. Otherwise it is a very stout design. Mine has had a bunch of heavy loads through it, and is still very tight.

[deadcoyote]

[LindenBruce]

I have the older large framed 44mag in SS and have never had an issue with it. Fun to shoot. B.

[colt11]

The original Larger Vaquero was a larger frame design based loosely on the Blackhawk, but generally accepted as weaker due to the top strap. It came in all calibers, but was uncomfortably large for smaller to medium size hands. In an attempt to attract more buyers in about 2006(?), including cowboy action shooters, Ruger downsized the frame to more closely resemble a Colt and labelled it New Vaquero, but only sold them in .357 & .45 Colt. Recently, Ruger re-introduced the .44 Mag Vaquero on the original Larger Vaquero frame, but marked it New Vaquero.

[Horsewright]

This is my Old Model Vaquero in .45 Colt. Its handled a lot of real high end handloads and has ridden many, many a mile with me horseback as bear medicine. If the New Model in.44 mag is built on this frame fear not. They are hell for stout...







If ya run out of ammo and don't have time to reload, just smack ol griz upside the head withe the Vaquero, it'll be ok.

[Spyder]

I wouldn't be concerned about hot loads in most any Ruger!

[mikeyr]

LOVE the knife, what is it ? I want one !!!

[Horsewright]

LOVE the knife, what is it ? I want one !!!