Dont get me wrong I love my 4 5/8" 44Spl.. Because mine has turned out to be such a nice gun. I certainly would like to see a 7 1/2" version of the same gun and a 6 1/2" version of the 357 FT also. Just wondered if I was the only one interesred in this or not. It should be easy enough for Ruger to produce. It takes a little interest by some to get the idea moving if it could happen or not. I would like to hear your opions and sorry if this has been covered or not before.
7 1/2" 44Spl Blackhawk?
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Boge
Single-Sixer
I guarantee you that the day after you have paid someone to do this Lipsey's will announce a special civilian run. :lol: :P :wink:
BIgMuddy
Blackhawk
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To answer the question, YES I am interested and would buy one in a heartbeat. Have considered having one done as mentioned, it would not be too hard to do. Still, I would like to see it offered.
Dan
To answer the question, YES I am interested and would buy one in a heartbeat. Have considered having one done as mentioned, it would not be too hard to do. Still, I would like to see it offered.
Dan
maxpress
Buckeye
Just my humble opinion. I think alot of the general appeal for the 44spl is to have a compact heavy hitting gun. Hence the 4 5/8 barrel blackhawk.
For those of us that are into the 44spl or think a "44 buntline" would be cool will just have to call a smith. I think the main public would reason that if a 7.5 is to be carried it might as well be a SBH.
I would like one though.
For those of us that are into the 44spl or think a "44 buntline" would be cool will just have to call a smith. I think the main public would reason that if a 7.5 is to be carried it might as well be a SBH.
I would like one though.
chet15
Hawkeye
Ruger did make a 7-1/2" .44 Special in a flattop version. But the word is that the model is never supposed to be made in any further quantities. There were 100 "Shootists" edition with special SH25- prefix and before those there were almost 100 built with regular serial numbes (a mistake by Ruger....they were supposed to have the SH25- prefix).
Chet15
One of the "Mistakes".
A genuine "Shootist" version.
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Chet15
One of the "Mistakes".
A genuine "Shootist" version.
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Bucks Owin
Hunter
REP1954 said:
I's prefer 6.5" for both....JMO
CraigC
Hawkeye
I would like one! I've been torn between turning an Old Model .357 I bought a few years ago into a 7½" .38-40 or .44Spl. This would make it easy.
Before I'd spend $100 in shipping and having a talented gunsmith spend any amount of work turning down a large frame barrel, I'd have a new one made from a premium blank. Along with installing a custom front sight.
Before I'd spend $100 in shipping and having a talented gunsmith spend any amount of work turning down a large frame barrel, I'd have a new one made from a premium blank. Along with installing a custom front sight.
Boge
Single-Sixer
Dumb question: just how hard is it to find a 7.5" .44 "take off" barrel?
I once replaced the barrel on a 357 Anniversary with a 6 1/2" take off barrel. The location off the ejector housing screw did not match the rotation of the the frame and put the ej housing on an angle and would not let the housing lay flat on the barrel. Already had the barrel cylinder gap, and a new forcing cone done before this was discovered. I have not checked but I'm sure the same is true of the 44Spl.Boge said:
maxpress
Buckeye
REP1954 said:
Oh I agree. For a Ruger enthusiast the size, weight, feel and balance would be a huge factor. Not to mention nastalgia.
What I had in mind was the average "joe" who walks in and wants a "Big 44" SA. Given the choice between the 2 I think 9/10 would go for the SBH.
For this reason I dont think Ruger would ever make it a regular catalog item.
For that matter a 44spl Vaquero set in 4 5/8 5.5 and 7.5 would be a neat set.
Walter Rego
Single-Sixer
In a Colt SAA I prefer either the 4 3/4" or 7 1/2" barreled versions, somehow the 5 1/2" never seemed right. When I first heard about the Bisley Flattop in .44 Special I knew I wanted one and figured that the 4 5/8" would be the one without question. However, I got a chance to handle (although not fire) both at my dealer before I bought one. The 5 1/2" version just had a great balance and the esthetics of that length along with the smaller frame size made a winning combination. A 6 1/2" or 7 1/2" version may seem out of proportion.
I can see where all of us have our own idea of the 'right' revolver barrel length. For me, the 5 1/2" barrel is 'perfect'. Not to long, not to short. Feels right in my hands :) . Looks right. Packs right on the hip.... Shoots very well. What more can you ask for? That said, the 7 1/2" would be nice for a more precise 'target' or 'hunting' gun to get that little extra in velocity. Not sure I'd buy one though as my 5 1/2" .44Spec works really well.
CraigC
Hawkeye
It's totally subjective. I'm with Walter on this one. Don't care for 5½" barrels at all, especially on a fixed sight gun. I prefer ejector length barrels overall but if it's gonna be longer, I want it to be 7½" - 8".
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