45 ACP Blackhawk

[LAH]

For those who have never fired one here's what it's like. Nothing fancy just a short video I shot with my phone less than 2 minutes in length.

https://www.facebook.com/575376242613174/videos/745727108911419/

 

[sandspur6]

I know that, in many cases, cylinders must be fitted to a specific revolver, but are .45 cylinders for the New Model Blackhawk and the original Vaquero substantially the same size? Thanks.

 

[Mus408]

Ah...making gravel with .45 ACP!

My recent Bisley Blackhawk came with the .45 ACP cylinder and it shot well with it.
However the .45 Colt cylinder seems to have a smoother fit....the ACP cylinder feels like it may be
a bit looser on the cylinder pin.

I will use mostly in .45 Colt form since it can handle my heavier Colt loads.

 

[sandspur6]

I should have phrased my previous post more carefully. My question is, is it theoretically possible to fit a .45 cylinder from an older New Model Blackhawk to an old model Vaquero. Thanks.

 

[LAH]

I should have phrased my previous post more carefully. My question is, is it theoretically possible to fit a .45 cylinder from an older New Model Blackhawk to an old model Vaquero. Thanks.

Yes it is possible since they are the same frame size.

 

[sandspur6]

Thank you for the response. I thought so, but wasn't sure. I appreciate your help.

 

[Quattroclick]

I have had a 7 1/2" 45 convertible Blackhawk for about 25 years. I definitely use the heck out of the ACP cylinder, probably more than the Colt cylinder. I wouldn't half mind having one in a Vaquero.