OLD model or NEW model???

[BULL'S-EYE]

If you plan on hunting with it, the NM action is by far stealthier. I once missed getting in an easy, close range shot at one of the nicest Whitetail Bucks that I've seen around my area. Because, he heard me cocking the hammer of my OM 41 Magnum. He looked right at me, quickly panicked and took off full steam ahead! Leaving me perplexed and cussing under my breath... Never had that happen with a NM.

 

[KIR]

I prefer the OM as I don't like the sights (front & back) on the NM. To each his own!

 

[Cholo]

↑ What's different about them?

 

[Randyzzz]

I love and prefer the Old Models. I keep saying to myself "OK, no more NM's. You've got enough. Just nice OM's from now on." That said, seems too often that some New Model catches my eye and I'm able to get it for a really great price.

I have large hands and on all my "shooters" I replace the grip frame with either a Super Blackhawk Hunter or a RWGripframes unit. I have a really hard time customizing an Old Model out of respect for it. Same with vehicles- I couldn't bear to customize a beautiful 1957 GMC pickup- but a 2002? It's getting the treatment…

 

[jmca]

I like both and probably have more new models that old but the preference is for the old if push comes to shove.
I'm kind of an odd man out s well as most of the time I load the new models exactly like the old, an empty chamber under the hammer. ut want to be sure that I don't mess up and load siz in an old model when out on a desert or moutain hike. On the rare occasion I run into a bear or Mountain Lion I've always had the time to add the extra round into the empty chamber. I've never had either one stand their ground or make threatening moves. I know I can load all six in a new model safely but it's just a habit I stay with. I sometimes carry a Colt single action so again, maintain the habit.
Paul B.

I have an OM and an off brand, All 5 shooters(6)!
I figure 5 shots is good enough for day to day carrying, but if I thought I needed more, then I would drop in the 6th round.
Funny thing is, my brother owns an S&W in 45LC, He carry's that with 5 rounds too! He said, its an old model, not safe to carry with 6 rounds(?) Besides, day to day 5 rounds is plenty!

 

[Star43]

I'll take an OM every time, but I sure do like my NM 32 mags!

The 32 Mag on the Single Six frame was like a marriage made in Heaven !!!

 

[Star43]

I think most of your decision comes from what you can find in your location and/or where you live, especially if you are like me in trying to buy locally or somewhat locally, within a five county area, for me, in person. Sure the Old Model is great but as the years go by, they get harder and harder to find, as most guys want to keep them. On the other hand if you prefer a Stainless gun, then the New Model is your only option. I am fortunate to have one Old Model, and a "few" New Models, and to be quite honest, I love them all.

 

[Shamus2022]

If you plan on hunting with it, the NM action is by far stealthier. I once missed getting in an easy, close range shot at one of the nicest Whitetail Bucks that I've seen around my area. Because, he heard me cocking the hammer of my OM 41 Magnum. He looked right at me, quickly panicked and took off full steam ahead! Leaving me perplexed and cussing under my breath... Never had that happen with a NM.

With an OM hold the trigger back while you cock it. no noise.

 

[Cholo]

With an OM hold the trigger back while you cock it. no noise.

On my OM CF's the last 2 clicks are audible. I compared it to my deer scarer '79 NM SBH and those 2 clicks are much louder. I scared so many deer with that gun that I stopped hunting with it. I didn't have an OM SBH back then, but I believe it would have worked

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

With an OM hold the trigger back while you cock it. no noise.

Still too much noise when they're literally 15' away. I have had some successful hunts with OM's...But, from much farther distances.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

What are these new models of which you speak?

 

[woodperson]

OLD model or NEW model???

Yes

 

[contender]

First,, I personally prefer the OM's by far. But I also have enough NM's to make me happy.

But I occasionally hear about how a hunter scares a deer when trying to cock the hammer of a SA. (Like mentioned above.) I have hunted AND killed deer with a SA,, and a couple of them were VERY close when I cocked my Ruger. One doe,, I could have almost smacked her with the barrel when she walked right beside me. She never reacted to the careful, slow, glove covered Ruger as I cocked it. And as my hammer was getting pulled back, my thumb went in between it & the frame until I was ready to SLOWLY raise the gun to shoot her.
Other times,, I've seen movement,, and done the same slow cocking method,, and gotten ready long before a deer got close.

I think it's all in HOW you choose to cock the gun, as well as when you do so.

And while I've never spooked a deer when using a SA & cocking it,, I know it may happen the very next time I try it.

 

[Sacramento Johnson]

New model, especially for recessed cylinders revolvers. I want to be able to easily and safely visually note where that empty chamber is on an old model after loading 5, just like on colt SAAs and clones.

 

[bigbillyboy]

Pro's and con's on either . Having both , I say 50/50 on which one is better .

 

[bisleyfan41]

NM.
I like stainless.
I like Bisley.
I like carrying a fully loaded firearm.
I like being able to SIMPLY lower a cocked hammer safely should a shot not be taken, without a bunch of gymnastics when adrenaline is pumping.

 

[BearBiologist]

I have a stainless NM Vaquero in 45 Colt and a 200 yr Model SBH.

I have a 45 Colt/acp OM Blackhawk
1 have a 41 mag OM Blackhawk
I have a OM SBH
I have a OM Single Six

Answer the question?

 

[Cofaler]

I have both, but tend to use/carry my NMs more because I can load them fully and don't worry about finish wear on them as much as my more collectable OMs

 

[Ditmo64]

My first old model was a Ruger Old Army. I stumbled upon an Old Model Single Six at cablelas that was beat up for a great price. Those are the only 2 old models I have. The rest of my 32s, 357, 44spl, 44mag, 45 Colt are all new model BH or Vaquero's. I like being able to load 6 and am so used to that action that I prefer it.

 

[GypsmJim]

I prefer my Old Models, but they live in the darkness of the safe, whilst my New Models get shot regularly.

I would find that to be a problem. NO model should b relegated to the safe. They were all meant to be shot. Everything was better back in the day, so it's not like shooting them will make them break.