Birdseye Maple Grip Blackhawk
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Hondo44
Hawkeye
SteelBlue said:
You got that right. And they likely fit well since their a specialty grip, but I'll reserve judgement until I handle one or at least see the gun in person.
SteelBlue said:
It's a rip off imo There should be a credit for the original grips YOU ARE NOT GETTING.
What does Ruger charge for the originals? That should be deducted before you add the 124.00, if you catch what I'm saying. The Standard BlackHawk 749 deduct original grips
you are not getting then add 124. seems like you are paying for two sets of grips and getting one. More than one way of seeing things, ps
It's a "distributor special" gun in an unusual barrel length with some interesting grips and perhaps even a matte finish (?).
You can bet Talo knows their market and will charge their price regardless of how that compares to the price of a gun not otherwise available. After some time passes, it will still be an unusual gun, even if those nice grips get replaced with something else. Is it "worth" what they ask for one? That's up to the individual.
The 5-1/2" barrel alone justifies the new model number.
JMHO
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Edited to admit I have been wrong about the "rarity" of the 5-1/2" barrels. They are available in several styles of the centerfire single-actions. I need to keep closer track of the New Models.
You can bet Talo knows their market and will charge their price regardless of how that compares to the price of a gun not otherwise available. After some time passes, it will still be an unusual gun, even if those nice grips get replaced with something else. Is it "worth" what they ask for one? That's up to the individual.
The 5-1/2" barrel alone justifies the new model number.
JMHO
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Edited to admit I have been wrong about the "rarity" of the 5-1/2" barrels. They are available in several styles of the centerfire single-actions. I need to keep closer track of the New Models.
More like you are paying $76 for that unique 5-1/2" barrel that's only available on this gun. The grips are essentially along for the ride.
This will be a collector piece for the serious Rugerphiles.
JMHO
Edited to admit I have been wrong about the "rarity" of the 5-1/2" barrels. They are available in several styles of the centerfire single-actions. I need to keep closer track of the New Models.
This will be a collector piece for the serious Rugerphiles.
JMHO
Edited to admit I have been wrong about the "rarity" of the 5-1/2" barrels. They are available in several styles of the centerfire single-actions. I need to keep closer track of the New Models.
SteelBlue said:
Nope. The only reason I have emphasized it is that this gun is, as far as I know, the only readily-available 5-1/2" gun in the Ruger centerfire single-action line. Everybody has their own thoughts on the "proper" barrel length for any gun, placing varying importance on appearance, performance, and ease of handling/carrying.
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Edited to admit I have been wrong about the "rarity" of the 5-1/2" barrels. They are available in several styles of the centerfire single-actions. I need to keep closer track of the New Models.
xtratoy
Buckeye
I have a Ruger 357/9mms single action Stainless Flat Top with a 5 1/2" barrel. I'm not sure if these are still available in their catalog offerings.
xtratoy said:
They are, I just checked. The 5-1/2" ones are shown in other single-action centerfires as well. Guess I need to keep up with the New Models more.
This is a full sized Blackhawk, 5.5" has not been offered in a .357 on that platform in a long time and I don't recall it ever in blued. The stainless Bisley is the only 5.5" .357 Blackhawk I remember. The 5.5" Flat Top is still available in blue and stainless.
Just checked again.
There are blue and stainless 5-1/2" Super Blackhawks and New Vaqueros, stainless Bisley New Vaqueros, blue and stainless Bisley and Flattop Blackhawks, as well as blue and stainless Blackhawk Convertibles. Some of these are "distributor" offerings even though they appear on Ruger's site, https://www.ruger.com/ by selecting "revolvers" at the top of their page.
We have an excellent selection available to us.
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There are blue and stainless 5-1/2" Super Blackhawks and New Vaqueros, stainless Bisley New Vaqueros, blue and stainless Bisley and Flattop Blackhawks, as well as blue and stainless Blackhawk Convertibles. Some of these are "distributor" offerings even though they appear on Ruger's site, https://www.ruger.com/ by selecting "revolvers" at the top of their page.
We have an excellent selection available to us.
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mohavesam
Hawkeye
:roll: Not being a museum curator (keep it unfired in a box) i can't get excited given what I see. Ruger and TALOs marketing has jumped the shark IMO.
I like the grips, but they are not obtainable? Even if the finish is matte'ed, that would indicate a mfg shortcut. Might as well paint 'em.
In short... meh. :roll:
I like the grips, but they are not obtainable? Even if the finish is matte'ed, that would indicate a mfg shortcut. Might as well paint 'em.
In short... meh. :roll:
Nothing earth shattering, but cool. The grips are in a sense unobtainable. They are sold by Ruger only, OEM, and cannot be bought separately. The gun can be bought on Gunbroker for $599.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/832736141
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/839390538
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/832736141
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/839390538
