Recent content by arkievol

I've been a 44 special fan for a long time and have had a Blackhawk flat top for about a year. Did't care for the thin black plastic grips so ordered some stags from Ken Driskill (bigmtnman on Gunbroker) in CO....perfect solution. They were a more plump and feel much better than the originals.

I recently bought a 5.5” 44 Special Blackhawk Bisley Flat Top and am having trouble seeing the front sight. I have had a 4” 44 Blackhawk FT for some time and have had no problem with the sights. Even though both sights are basically similar, the Bisley sights, depending on the light and target...

#1 on Lexol. Recommended to me over 30 years ago by a third generation Italian cobbler who took care of the local police department's leather goods. He said; "Rub it in with your hands. Good for your skin." Works well and smells and feels good.

Have an addiction do we? :) I understand but don't worry, it's very common. I'll work up to it one at a time. I have 4", 5.5" and 7.5" Blackhawks/Vaquero. Update: A 5.5" Single Seven is in the mail.Will post report later.

Thanks David, I was leaning toward the 5.5 but the Quinn report seems to confirm my thoughts. I was surprised to see that the 7" seemed to show a case of diminishing returns. Longer does not always translate to more power. Interesting. I have a Ruger SP 101 in 327 and thoroughly enjoy it. I...

I'm going to buy a Ruger Single Seven and would like to hear from owners about their preference for the 4 5/8" or the 5.5". Which did you choose and why? Do you wish you had bought the other? Comments?

Thanks all. JJ

I'm pretty new to Rugers and just bought a new model Blackhawk 44 special flat top. I want to replace the original grips but am confused about what to look for. Can't find any specific to that model. I have a new model Blackhawk 45 convertible and found grips for it but the Flat Top model is...

5of7, My 45acp dies are 546554, for 45apc/45 auto rim/ 45 win mag. To get a taper crimp for this set requires a separate taper crimp die; part 044172. However, I am not so concerned with the crimp style as with the last step re-sizing feature of the Lee crimp dies. I also checked with Lee Cust...

I appreciate the advice guys. Lee 45 ACP Taper Factory Crimp die is on the way. Thanks, Jack

Background: I shoot only revolvers (lost the use of my left hand in a motorcycle crash) and I reload for .32/327 Fed, .38/357, 44mag/spl and 45 Colt and I use Lee Factory crimp dies for all of them. I just bought a Ruger 45 Blackhawk convertible in 45 Colt/45 APC and Hornady dies for 45 APC. My...

Me too. Been there, done that. FDC should solve your problem.