Author Topic: Ruger question (Read 691 times)

Kates · « **on:** April 15, 2006, 03:53:24 PM »

I hate to keep asking questions, but inquiring minds just have to know.

I am confused on Rugers Blackhawk .357 line. What is the difference in Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, and Blackhawk Hunter.

Thanks

Darrell Davis · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2006, 04:23:23 PM »

Hey there Kates,

Not sure if this is going to answer your question, as I am not aware of those configurations all being available in .357.

However, in the .44mag. the "Super Blackhawk' was a bit heavier then the standard model, plus the cylinder was not fluted, the trigger guard was squared off at the back instead of round as in the standard model.

On the "Hunter" model, it shared features from both of the previous models. The Trigger guard was like the Standard model while it had the unfluted cylinder of the Super model.

Also on the Hunter, the barrel featured a solid rib - part of the barrel - which was machined for Ruger rings which came standard with the handgun.

I have only had a standard model in .357 cal, but a number of Supers and one Hunter model in .44 mag.

I expect some other posters are likely to add some other tidbits to this info.

Keep em coming! :-)

Camel 23 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2006, 04:25:50 PM »

The Super Blackhawk Hunter is only available in 7.5" stainless, it comes with integral scope mounts and rings, comes in 41, 44, and 45. The Super Blackhawk is the same frame as the Blackhawk but has a wider trigger spur and a slightly larger grip frame and only comes in 44 mag.

Win 73 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 15, 2006, 04:25:59 PM »

The Blackhawk is the standard model, the Super Blackhawk is, I believe, the .44 Magnum model, and the Blackhawk Hunter is built to take a scope.

If any of this is wrong, I am sure someone will correct me.

Kates · « **Reply #4 on:** April 15, 2006, 04:33:16 PM »

What in the Blackhawk line is available in .357?

Darrell Davis · « **Reply #5 on:** April 15, 2006, 04:58:36 PM »

Hello again Kates,

Check out Ruger's web site and while your there request one of their catalogs.

You'll learn a lot and get a lot of wish'in mileage to boot.

Don't forget that GP100 and keep em coming! :-)

corbanzo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 15, 2006, 05:11:28 PM »

Out of those three, only the regular blackhawk is made in .357, the other two were designed to take heavier cartridges. You can also check out the bisley .357, it has a similar design to the blackhawk.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2006, 09:55:12 PM »

Your questions can be answered by a visit to the Ruger website and they've got PICTURES too!! :grin:

BlkHawk73 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 16, 2006, 02:29:31 AM »

ok...

The Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk and Hunter models all use the same cylinder frames. The bisley models also use this same cylinder frame. All Blackhawk models use a fluted cylinder. Depending on the variant, the SBH will have either a fluted or unfluted cylinder. The Hunters use an unfluted cylinder and the Bisley uses a unfluted, rollmarked cylinder. The Hunter models are the only one that have the integral scope mounts and include scpe rings. The Hunters are cataloged in just the .44 mag cartridge but distributor models were made and can still be had in .41 magnum and .45 Colt. These are available in both standard Hunter configuration and Bisley style configurations. Each model also uses a slightly different gripframe and hammer. The SBH has a slightly longer gripframe than the BH and a lower hammer spur. The Bisley has a straigher gripframe and an even lower hammer spur. It also uses a more curved trigger.
For the most part all SBH's are chambered in .44 magnum. The exception being the afore mentioned Hunters made for Davidson's and Lipsey's respectfully. The new 50th Ann. .44 magnum is a BH not a SBH. It's also built on the new model flat top frame. Last years 50th Ann. BH was built on a medium sized flat top frame.
Now as been said, if you're really wanting a .357 magnum Ruger single action. You've only got two choices right now, the Bisley and the Blackhawk. The BH is available in either blued finish or stainless in both 4 5/8" and 6 1/2" bbls or in a blued finish in these lengths that also includes an extra cylinder in 9mm. The Bisley is only available in a blued 7 1/2" model for .357 currently. Howver, if you can wait, a stainless 5 1/2" Bisley in this chambering is expected sometime this year from Acusport in a limited amount.