Help me pick a companion SA to go with my Winny 94 Trapper

[Joe in Fl]

I recently came into possession of a Winchester model 94 Trapper in 30WCF. It is early 1980's vintage. I am considering a 44 Spec BH, A 45 Colt BH and a 44mag 5.5 in Original Vaquero. I can get the Vaquero for around $300. It is unfired but has some very minor surface rust on the Faux CCH, no pitting at all and will clean up. I am leaning towards the Vaquero of course, but I would rather have a 4.62" barrel. Lets hear the masses.
Thanks Y'all, Joe

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Well to be period correct you would almost need to go for the Vaquero. That price would twist my arm pretty hard. A few of the early Vaqueros with the Faux CCH did gather some minor rust. Get some steel wool and oil and clean it up some. I like the looks of the 4.62" barrel but truth is (to me) that the 5.5" balances pretty nicely. In 44 mag you could shoot 44 Specials and have a real comfortable piece.

 

[Joe in Fl]

Bear Paw Jack I am thinking the same, I can get a 1K case of 44spc ammo for and additional $150. I think it is a no brainer at that offer, just curious what the masses say. I really like the Vaqueros. I will probably go that route, just not positive.
I do like the fixed sight guns.

 

[Gator89]

I would get a Bisley Blackhawk first.

Then a Vaquero somewhere down the road.

 

[Mus408]

Vaquero would be a great match for the lever rifle and 1000 rounds of .44 Special ammo is a great deal for that price!

 

[Pistolero]

Vaquero would be a great match for the lever rifle and 1000 rounds of .44 Special ammo is a great deal for that price!

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[gramps]

If you aren't going to buy the Vaquero let me know! At that price you could buy it, shoot it, and still sell it for more! .44 spcl ammo is around $40/50 in the lgs. That is why I reload.
gramps

 

[ClintV]

About that fake CCH.....
Clean it up with a little steel wool and hit it with some cold blue and you'll never know the difference.
Worked on mine.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

All of those are good choices. Pick the one you think you will enjoy the most. Personally I would go with a .357 Blackhawk but that wasn't on your list.

 

[win1894s]

44 special blhk. You need any more power it's in the 30-30

 

[BearBio]

I'd go for the Vaquero. You can always use 44 Spl. For a 1980 Model 94, any would be period correct.

I have a converted 38-40 (OM) Vaquero and an original 92 Winnie (also 38-40) that were re-finished, minor engraving. Matching Bowie and re-done leather.

I just GOTTA get some pictures done!

 

[BearBio]

PM Me==I've got someone who does great case-hardening for reasonable a fee.

 

[jerryp5878]

Joe, my Win 94 Trapper is a 1994 in 44 magnum. I have a Vaquero in 44 magnum also, 6.5 inch stainless. I really enjoy shooting it with 44 specials. My only Blackhawk is an old model 30 carbine, so I cannot comment on those. That sounds like a good price on the Vaq. Good luck and have fun.

Jerry

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Bear Paw Jack I am thinking the same, I can get a 1K case of 44spc ammo for and additional $150. I think it is a no brainer at that offer, just curious what the masses say. I really like the Vaqueros. I will probably go that route, just not positive.
I do like the fixed sight guns.

If you don't mind my asking what ammo is that and where did you find it. Sounds pretty cheap.

 

[Hondo44]

I recently came into possession of a Winchester model 94 Trapper in 30WCF. It is early 1980's vintage. I am considering a 44 Spec BH, A 45 Colt BH and a 44mag 5.5 in Original Vaquero. I can get the Vaquero for around $300. It is unfired but has some very minor surface rust on the Faux CCH, no pitting at all and will clean up. I am leaning towards the Vaquero of course, but I would rather have a 4.62" barrel. Lets hear the masses.
Thanks Y'all, Joe

Go with a trapper revolver: there's a New Vaq with 3 3/4" barrel in 44 Spl mid Frame, also a New Vaq large frame 44 mag w/3 3/4" barrel and shoot both (has birdshead grip). If you don't like the birdshead swap it for a a standard plow handle GF.

See it here: http://www.realguns.com/articles/789.htm

You definitely want a New Vaq for ease of loading; they have the chamber alignment feature.

 

[rangerbob]

I reload 44 specials and you can't even buy 1000 brass for $150, let alone loaded ammo. Bob!! :mrgreen:

 

[Joe in Fl]

Bear Paw Jack, The gun belongs to friend of mine who is in bad health. He offered the Vaquero and Remington ammo to me at a price of $450 total.
Joe

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Joe, you certainly came out smelling like a rose. What was the ammo? I'm thinking 240 grain lead round nose? Regardless, this may be a once in a life time deal. Your friend certainly did you a good turn.

 

[jringo8769]

Well i love the 44 special...and for that price...and u can get ammo that cheap with it...no brainer...shoot it and if u find out u want something else...u can trade it towards it....too cheap to pass up...unfired for around 300....wow....God Bless,John...
and u help a friend in need too...i would not hesitate at all...i love the shorter barrels myself but recently ran into a very nice 1959 Ruger Blackhawk 7.5" 44 mag...not the Super mag...i could not pass it up as it is like new...don't overthink it...please post some pics once u get it too....

 

[buckeyeshooter]

Buy the vaquero, send it to Turnbull and get real case color, while it is there have them make and fit an extra cylinder in 44-40. They will open the the cylinder to .430 so no accuracy problems and you can use cheap 44 mag bullets.