Author Topic: half Blackhawk half super blackhawk? (Pic added) (Read 1571 times)

flintlock54 · « **on:** October 24, 2005, 02:16:40 PM »

My SS 45 colt 5.5 barrel Blackhawk just had major organ transplant surgery. It's part Blackhawk and part Super Blackhawk. Super Blackhawk hammer and 44 mag non-fluted cylinder linebored to 45 colt and fitted. Had the barrel warning removed and complete pistol matte finished. What do you call such a thing!

Blackhawk-Super?

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #1 on:** October 25, 2005, 07:06:08 AM »

I would call it "cool"

flintlock54 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 25, 2005, 11:13:21 AM »

See pic below!

timothy · « **Reply #3 on:** October 25, 2005, 03:05:40 PM »

Well give us a picture freind.

flintlock54 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2005, 05:07:20 AM »

Hot!

Bowen rear sight
Bowen custom front sight blade
Fitted Hogue Black Micarta grips
Action work

Clements Custom:

Fit SBH cylinder rechamber/linebore to 45 colt
Set barrel/cylinder gap
11 degree forcing cone
Fit SBH hammer
Remove warning
Bead blast finsh

Click on thumbnail

WNY_Whitetailer · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2005, 06:37:53 AM »

That's not your daddy's Blackhawk...Nice pice. I love the bead blast finish...

armory414 · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2005, 07:53:56 AM »

BH+SBH=Blackhawk Plus!!!

Steve P · « **Reply #7 on:** October 27, 2005, 03:25:35 PM »

I did not reply to the first post as I am one of those guys that hate to see a good clean Ruger single action modified. However, I will reply now. I see that photo and your words just don't do that firearm justice. Gives me a woody just thinking about how it would look and feel in person. Looks almost like a Freedom Arms, and if properly built, probably shoots like one.

WELL DONE! Enjoy that Superhawk!!

Steve

ratgunner · « **Reply #8 on:** October 28, 2005, 03:08:18 PM »

WOW.Now that is PURDY. :grin:

flintlock54 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 29, 2005, 06:39:10 AM »

Steve P.

I can relate to your feelings about mods. I stewed on this decision for years before I pulled the trigger. Mainly because you just don't see to many SS 45 colt Blackhawks with a factory 5.5 barrel length. But the cylinder was sloppy even after adding a belt mountain oversize cylinder pin. It spit lead and accuracy was bla bla. Not to mention that the standard Blackhawk hammer spur was a complete turd. I added a close up of the new hammer. The cylinder is now snug, gap is much tighter, and no more spitting. First range trip I just had few 300 grain cast @ 1050 fps laying around. The few cylinder full that I did shoot, I easily packed into a half dollar size group @ 35 yards without hardly trying. I would say it was worth the investment.

Steve P · « **Reply #10 on:** October 29, 2005, 09:11:51 AM »

Since it shoots 300 grain loads in comparison with the looks, it is definitely a carrier.

Once again, enjoy that Superhawk!!

Steve

P.S. I going to steal a copy of your photos. Someday I may get a sloppy one and may have to 'fix it' also. Wahoo!

SLAVAGE · « **Reply #11 on:** October 29, 2005, 03:01:24 PM »

"" Ruger Ultra Black Hawk ""

RGS · « **Reply #12 on:** October 30, 2005, 05:10:26 PM »

"Uber Blackhawk"

Nicely done...

jar-wv · « **Reply #13 on:** November 10, 2005, 04:09:19 PM »

flintlock54

I didn't pay much attention to this thread till I saw you mention it in the thread above. Did you send the gun to both Bowen and Clements? This has got me thinking about a SBH I bought at a pawn shop, doesn't shoot all that great and is just taking up space in the safe. Add to that I love the 45 Colt. Hmmmm..

jar

flintlock54 · « **Reply #14 on:** November 10, 2005, 05:07:15 PM »

jar-wv

Sort of. When I first bought my Blackhawk, I had trouble sighting in with 300 grain cast bullets. I sent it to Bowen to have a Bowen rear and new front sight installed to match my handloads. That had to be 8-10 years ago. Couldn't afford to have anything else done at the time. I wasn't aware of Dave Clements at that time or if he was even in business. Before deciding on what work I wanted done this time, I talked with Dave Clements , checked customer comments on various forums, and viewed pictures of his work. Plus, I liked his concept of lineboring the cylinder. Just seems like every ounce of detail can't hurt. Originally my Blackhawk shot like crap. The cylinder was loose/shakey and spit from the forcing cone. Shoots like a dream now. Everything is nice and tight including the cylinder alignment and gap.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #15 on:** November 10, 2005, 11:47:03 PM »

thats a nice lookin sixgun there pal!