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Offline rich e

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« on: April 02, 2006, 05:15:27 AM »
Hi Guys,  Well about a month ago I picked your brains for opinions on the blackhawk 357/9mm with the 4 5/8 " barrel.  Decided thats what I wanted, went down to a local shop to order one, saw a 50th aniv. model 357 in the show case, asked the owner if I could look at it, really nice, in fact thats all I could think about for the next couple of days. Decided that I really wanted to get that blackhawk instead of the convertable, went down and bought it yesterday. Guess I don't need to shoot 9mm's any ways. But thanks for your opinions on the convertable, you had me sold till I handled that flat top, she feels so good when you hold her.
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« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2006, 05:06:33 AM »
:cb2: Any gun you really like is the right choice! Have fun with your new toy.
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« Reply #2 on: April 06, 2006, 01:50:09 PM »
Won't Ruger fit it with a 9mm cylinder also?  I seem to remember that that was an option at one time, at least.  Of course everything has gotten topsy-turvy with "Homeland Security."

I'll keep my family secure myself, thank you!

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« Reply #3 on: April 06, 2006, 03:02:43 PM »
You're going to love your .357.
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« Reply #4 on: April 06, 2006, 05:21:40 PM »
I've got the 357mag/9mm in the 6" and its a fun gun with the 9mm and a hunting gun in 357mag :D
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« Reply #5 on: April 09, 2006, 12:20:03 AM »
bought the 50 year 357 blackhawk too..love this gun..except for the trigger..needs a lil tlc from a good smith..otherwise shoots pretty good..looking for the 44 mag 50 year now too
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« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2006, 11:22:41 AM »
welcome to the club.  Enjoy that .357 BH.  I've got one - though it's a NM BH.

Don't forget to try some 200 grain cast bullet loads.  I like to play with them because I can get full-magnum power from a plain ol' cast bullet.  I get about 1200 fps.
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« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2006, 08:27:43 PM »
I had the convertable and now I have the aniversary Flat Top.
The Flat Top is like you said, just a little sweeter. The proportions of grip to frame to barrel are a little more pleasing to the eye.
The steel sights, steel ejector housing and pawl clinched the deal for me.
I had the base pin jump out on me, getting a Belt Mountain replacement.
Stiff loads of Titegroup under a 158 grain XTP shoot really well.
Mine is going off to Bob Munden for a trigger/action job.
I'll post a report when it comes back.
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