Lipsey's Flattop .357/.38/9mm SS Convertible - Strength?

[smarley]

Hi everyone,

I know that the NV models are not in the strength class of the older Vaqueros, but does that go for the newer Blackhawks as well?

I just put a bid on a Lipsey's .357/.38/9mm Blackhawk in stainless (4-5/8" barrel) and I was wondering if I can still load up some hot rounds now and then without damaging the gun. It appears to have plenty of thickness on the top strap, but I thought I would ask.

Did the reduction in frame size (down to medium) reduce the BH's capabilities?

I'm not interested in loading crazy hot ammo, but shooting some rounds that are stouter that factory now and again might be fun.

Thanks for any insights.

Marley

 

[rjwinz]

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=223534

Just bought same model except 5.5 barrel. Link is to my question on essentially the same topic.

 

[smarley]

Thanks! That is exactly what I was looking for!

 

[mohavesam]

It's not a "Lipsey's .357/.38/9mm Blackhawk", it is a Ruger.
Sold to Lipsey's. Then re-sold to a dealer. Then sold to you.
Still a Ruger.
- Mr. Obvious

The factory manual tells you what to shoot, and what not to shoot in their gun. RTFM. ;)

 

[Hondo44]

Hi everyone,

I know that the NV models are not in the strength class of the older Vaqueros, but does that go for the newer Blackhawks as well?

I just put a bid on a Lipsey's .357/.38/9mm Blackhawk in stainless (4-5/8" barrel) and I was wondering if I can still load up some hot rounds now and then without damaging the gun. It appears to have plenty of thickness on the top strap, but I thought I would ask.

Did the reduction in frame size (down to medium) reduce the BH's capabilities?

I'm not interested in loading crazy hot ammo, but shooting some rounds that are stouter that factory now and again might be fun.

Thanks for any insights.

Marley

Marley,

The limitations whether the New Vaquero or FT Blackhawk Mid frames, are the same because the cyl is the weakest link. And those limitations do not apply to the 38/357; only larger calibers. The 38/357 are tested at 100% over Sammi specs.

 

[dakota1911]

I don't have mine yet in 357/9mm but if you would ask me that in 45LC/45ACP I would say yes. Below a Lipsey flatop cylinder next to an older larger Ruger 45LC/45ACP. The new one is shorter also.



But 357/9mm is a lot smaller hole with a lot more steel around it. Here looking at a couple of my convertible Blawkhawks from the early 2000s.