Although I have been long familiar with Ruger rimfires, not so much with centerfire revolvers, especially not single action. However, a while back I acquired a S&W Governor on a whim, and have become totally enamored of the 45 Colt round. Recently a friend brought his stainless engraved Vaqueros to the range, with black powder loads, from his Cowboy Action days, and what a hoot, I have been called to the Dark Side....My friend advised sticking with Rugers, but he also advised that I might like Bisley grips better, I am 6'3" with long (not beefy) hands, I get a 2XL glove when I can find them, for the length. I did not mind the grips on his 'old' Vaqueros, but am open to suggestion. I am used to shooting double action revolvers two-handed in falling plate and steel challenge matches. A not so local (not close enough to just drop in on, have to make the trip) LGS has an assortment of lightly used Rugers on hand, some blued, some stainless Vaqueros, some with std grips, some with Birds Head grips (which I am thinking might not be best for my hands). There is only one Bisley, a New Model Blackhawk with 7.5" barrel, blue. There is also a Blackhawk Convertible, 45LC/45acp, blue, 4.5", standard grip. They could get a new Vaquero Bisley in by special order, SS, 5.5", but it would be more money, by a fair amount. Another LGS has a SS convertible, faux ivories, one of a distributors special runs, for a bit more money, standard SAA grips.
Suggestions? Thanks, Ed
Suggestions? Thanks, Ed