frame sizes / adjustable sights

[Larry from Bend]

As I understand it from the Ruger factory site --- the latest Vaquero has a slightly smaller frame and weighs less than the older Vaquero. I'm guessing that the older Vaquero was the same size as the current Blackhawk (say a .357 w/adjustable sights).

My questions:

1. Are these assumptions correct?

2. Is it true that Ruger does NOT make an adjustable sighted Blackhawk the same size as the newer Vaquero? Ant special runs or anything?

Thanks!

 

[KWYJIBO]

1) You are correct. The Blackhawk and Vaquero have the same size frame. It's basically just a fixed sight vs. adjustable sight thing.

2) The 50th anniversary "flattop" .357 Blackhawk has a frame of comparable size to the New Vaquero, and so will the much-anticipated .44 Special flattop Blackhawk.