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AJBert
05-24-2013, 09:22 PM
I know Ruger wheel guns are great. What I don't know is how the "New Model" stacks up.

Found one I've been waiting to show up for some time. .41 mag, blued, wood grips, used with some holster wear. It will be a shooter, no doubt, not a safe queen. Not looking to turn a profit, just looking for a straight shooter, plain and simple.

Don't know the year of conception nor what years are preferable. I'm comfortable with the price and ready to bite the bullet.

I'm not on a Ruger forum but hoping to find some knowledgeable folks on here that know their Rugers. 7" barrel that works for me, if that helps. A little bit of lead build up in the barrel that should clean up no problem. Cylinder is clean, considering the lead in the barrel. Blueing around 95% with the minor holster wear with one minor rough spot near the end of the barrel on the right hand side.

This will be used as a side arm in bear country out west, whether hunting or hiking or fishing. As in grizzly country. Haven't figured out what round yet but I'll get there.

b4uqzme
05-24-2013, 09:36 PM
45lc Vaquero owner here. IMHO Ruger makes the best wheel guns for the $$. Enjoy your new revolver. It's nice to be able to keep six rounds in your six shooter...

Bawanna
05-24-2013, 09:42 PM
You really can't go wrong. I have 4 now 22, 357 and a 71/2 and 10 1/2 44's. and previously had 3 others. Never had a bit of issue with any. The 41 is a good round too. I had a Smith in 41 for awhile, don't recall what foolishness made me part with that one.

Buzzard45
05-25-2013, 12:38 PM
I`ve got a new n.m.blackhawk, 357 w/6 1/2", stainless. based on my friend`s 20+ yr. old n.m.blackhawk, 357/9mm., also 6 1/2". he`s never done more than cleaning, so for the price, great guns.

AJBert
05-25-2013, 01:13 PM
I put it on law away yesterday just knowing it would go fast. I can find .44 mags any day of the week but .41 mags don't come around too often. Now I just have to wait for the wife to leave on one of her "visiting" trips to her folks or the kids and then I can bring it home!

I do have a single-six convertible that I love and figured the n.m Blackhawk would be just fine.