Very eye catching
Birdseye Maple Grip Blackhawk
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recumbent
Buckeye
I don't see anything.
Joe S.
Hunter
Maybe this is what the OP wanted to show?
https://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkConvertible/specSheets/0333.html
https://ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkConvertible/specSheets/0333.html
Very nice. I have inquired about purchasing those nice grip panels as loose parts.
Does anybody else think that gun appears to have a fine matte finish instead of polished?
Does anybody else think that gun appears to have a fine matte finish instead of polished?
mohavesam
Hawkeye
I really like the appearance of the maple wood. I have some spalted maple and white pine grips, nice contrast but I have them on stainless guns.
:?: But it is a standard production Blackhawk in all other features. Even the ad copy is cut-n-paste from a "regular, plain vanilla" Blackhawk. Of course, a 5.5" Blackhawk convertible is a fine choice, but is Ruger now calling every one-screw grip change a new & unique model number :?:
:?: But it is a standard production Blackhawk in all other features. Even the ad copy is cut-n-paste from a "regular, plain vanilla" Blackhawk. Of course, a 5.5" Blackhawk convertible is a fine choice, but is Ruger now calling every one-screw grip change a new & unique model number :?:
Good question, Sam. That's why I wonder about the finish. If it is in fact a matte rather than polished it might -- might -- warrant a unique model designation, in spite of the "c-n-p" ad copy, with the maple panels just an additional feature. Dunno.
Got a response from Ruger regarding the grip panels . . .
"Unfortunately, this model is a distributor exclusive and the grips are not for sale."
Perhaps they'll show up later on the "used" market.
"Unfortunately, this model is a distributor exclusive and the grips are not for sale."
Perhaps they'll show up later on the "used" market.
Ale-8(1) said:
I agree, looks like a matte finish. One thing on a low priced gun, but I doubt this gun is low price, any more than the 45 4" convertible brought out recently.
LSCG
Buckeye
Meh, if you already have the Blackhawk save yourself some money and just get a set of Birdseye maple grips for it.
smith1961
Blackhawk
LSCG said:
EXACTLY!!!
These distributor exclusives are getting to a little bit of a stretch nowadays. I mean the .41 Vaquero I've been crying about would be much more "exclusive" than this Talo joke............
LSCG
Buckeye
SteelBlue said:
yeah but just how well are those grips going to fit? if it's anything like what they've been putting out the last 15 years then chances are they won't fit very well. and just how much birdseye figure is going to be in the grips? some might have a lot but I bet some will be rather plain.
Birdseye like this can be hard to come by.
depending on the maker you could have a set fit to your grip frame for not a lot more $. and you'd get to see the blanks before hand and insure they're worth what your paying.
LSCG
Buckeye
SteelBlue said:
Fit to a customers grip frame? No, they'd be just a little more. Fit to one of my grip frames and sold? Then yes, the price would be a lot closer to that mark.
If you like the gun then go nuts. All i'm saying is if a person was mostly wanting it for those grips they would be much better off just having a set made to their frame. They'd be getting something they know will fit and look good. with Ruger it'll be a gamble on the fit and grain.
Better yet make your own. Way cheaper and you get the satisfaction of using something you made with your own two hands.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
SteelBlue said:
$124???
You got your numbers jumbled, how about $76?
mohavesam
Hawkeye
But they are not available separately...? Don't understand the point of a new model number.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
You have to order unique parts for a dist exclusive model because only available separately from that distributor.
If it didn't have a new (different) model #, and it's ordered with a standard Model #, you'd receive a standard model Blackhawk.
If it didn't have a new (different) model #, and it's ordered with a standard Model #, you'd receive a standard model Blackhawk.
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.
powder smoke
Hawkeye
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
:mrgreen:
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.
:oops: :oops: :oops:
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
:mrgreen:
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.
:oops: :oops: :oops:
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.
:oops: :oops: :oops:
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.
:oops: :oops: :oops:
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.
:mrgreen:
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.
:oops: :oops: :oops:
xtratoy
Hunter
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.
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