44 Special Vaquero Coming!

[ndcowboy]

I have a 100 percent guarantee that Ruger is building a 44 Special New Vaquero with a sheriff's model in 3 3/4 and a regular New Vaquero in 4 5/8. Both with come in blue or stainless.
The New Vaqueros will start to show up near the end of May. If I can get my scanner running, I can show you the letter that I received from Randell Pence, Executive Direction of Sales for Ruger, that says just this. I'll have to start saving my pennies now.

 

[ndcowboy]

Think I got the scan working:

 

[461]

I think I just figured out my next purchase. Thanks.

 

[BlkHawk73]

I guess I can let that out now too then. Coming sooner than I was thinking too.

Still not the one I'm waiting for.

 

[Yosemite Sam]

That's very cool that someone at Ruger would do that, and that you got the letter to prove it!

I got a similar, but not quite as explicit response when I asked a certain distributor about a certain special model that I "expect" to see some day. It will probably appear, but it's nice when they'll come right out and say so.

Having worked for companies that ship product, I understand their reluctance to say anything.

-- Sam

 

[BlkHawk73]

Blued models

VAQUERO 44SPC 3-3/4"
Model No:5146
Cat No: NV443

VAQUERO 44SPC 4-5/8"
Model No: 5148
Cat No: NV44S

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Stainless models


VAQUERO 44SPC 3-3/4"
Model No:5145
Cat No: KNV443

VAQUERO 44SPC 4-5/8"
Model No: 5147
Cat No: KNV44S

 

[gak]

Yea! About time - but thank you, Ruger! And thanks for the posting of the letter! To me what the midframe--in both adjustable and fixed sighted form--was meant to be!

 

[101VooDoo]

Sweet! Just have to decide on blue or stainless...

Jim

 

[Glupy]

Then why don't they show it/them on their website?

I suspect that a lot more people go to the Ruger website than ever read this forum.

Dave

 

[pvtschultz]

It is funny how poor the spelling is of the "Executive Director of Sales". You'd think that he'd at least read it over once before sending? At least the news is good.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Then why don't they show it/them on their website?

I suspect that a lot more people go to the Ruger website than ever read this forum.

Dave

Not each and every model gets shown on their site. That's one reason why this forum is so great - you find out stuff like this.

 

[Vulcan Bob]

Yahoo,that's good new's! I've been twisting my Ruger rep's arm for quite awile now about this. Now maybe he can get some rest!

 

[Wild Bill '67]

I think I just figured out my next purchase. Thanks.

You and me both!!!

 

[t-reg]

I'd like a Sherrifs model to put a birdshead grip on.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

You would think Ruger just discovered the .44 special the way they are turning out revolvers in that chambering. I'm happy.

...Jimbo

 

[estacado]

I stand corrected, Ruger is on the Bandwagon and us loonies are still lusting after the 44Spcl. Like I said in another post, hope the two generations behind me discover this wonderful cartridge. We rediscovered the 45 Colt after a Century, why not the 44Spcl.

Estacado

 

[Rclark]

Well, now there is a reason to finally own a New Vaquero (own a Vaquero in .45 Colt already) ... blued of course and in .44 Special! To bad not offered in 5 1/2 though my favorite... but hey, I'll take a 4 5/8" model ....

 

[RUFFBIRD]

My only hope now is that it will be a cataloged item, so us folks up here in this 3'rd world country can acquire them too...
I'm crossing my fingers for the 4-5/8" in stainless..... 8)

 

[bandit44]

I have a Vaquero in 44 mag, ocasionally I shoot light loads just because. LUV that 44 :lol: :mrgreen:

 

[gak]

Well, now there is a reason to finally own a New Vaquero (own a Vaquero in .45 Colt already) ... blued of course and in .44 Special! To bad not offered in 5 1/2 though my favorite... but hey, I'll take a 4 5/8" model ....

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+1 5-1/2" is my favorite, but I'll take it! (And probably get a 5.5 when it comes along too ) Not taking chances though - and I'd like one of each of what they're apparently offering!