New blackhawk or older blackhawk convertible?

[1911pro]

I am looking for a Blackhawk Convertible 357/9mm. I want the old standard grip frame,no lock. The finish on the new pistols looks satin and the grips are black. Did anything else change? Should I just look for an older one or are the new ones just as good? Thanks

 

[maxpress]

the used ones are as common as squirrel turds so if you want one i would get one. shooting is all in the grip as far as where the gun points and finger hits the trigger. recoil will be soaked up a little better with the big grips to.

 

[1911pro]

So all Blackhawks old or new have the same size grip frame ?

 

[SBH4628]

This one is a pretty good price,,,,Gunbroker #169655493

 

[flatgate]

So all Blackhawks old or new have the same size grip frame ?

Nope. '55-'62 have the XR-3, a copy of Colt's SAA grip.
'62-Current have the XR3-RED, EXCEPT for the 50th Anniversary .357 and .44 which have a steel, in lieu of cast aluminum, version of the '55-'62 design, but, with the "LOCK".

Now, toss the .41 Mag and .44 Special Flattops in the pot. Both, I believe, have the '05 introduced XR-3, but, I'm not positive. Never seen one here in the desolation of Wyoming..

www.gunblast.com has a good article posted on Ruger Grips and Grip Frames.

flatgate

 

[bisleyfan41]

If you don't want a lock gun, stay away from all the new black-gripped ones. Black plastic factory grips = LOCK.

 

[1911pro]

Thanks guys. I did find out also that stainless new Blackhawks do not have the lock.