I have an OM .30 Carbine Blackhawk, a shooter, and so, not a caliber I need to collect. But, I have an opportunity for another, in much better condition. Wondering if its worth considering?
If I bought the better one; could I use the "shooter" as the basis for;
Short Barrel .30 Carbine
7 1/2" .357
.44 Magnum
.44 Special
.44/40
.45 Colt
Other...?
Here is my humble opinion. First, you have to decide what do you want to do with this revolver:
1. Use it sporadically; for handgun hunting, hiking, going on the range from time to time, cowboy shooting, etc. In that case, I would go with
44 Magnum, 44 Special, 44/40, 38/40 or 45 Colt
2. Regularly go on the range, and shoot it extensively; Convert it to
357 Magnum. Easy on hands and wallet.
3. Regularly go on the range, and shoot it extensively, this includes silhouette shooting, plus handgun hunting and hiking;
41 Magnum. If you want some heavy loads, Bisley configuration has the edge for most shooters. However, before making final decision, I would try side by side 44 Magnum, full factory loaded ammo, from Bisley and Super Blackhawk, and decide which one is better for you. I mentioned
"44 Magnum, full factory loaded ammo" because you will use same ammo in both revolvers, and I doubt that anybody will allow you to shoot yours or somebody else reloads from his revolver. NOTE: standard Super Blackhawk with 7.5" barrel has a grip with square triggerguard and is long as Bisley one. As for Super Blackhawks with 5.5" barrel and shorter, with round trigger guard, I am not sure what kind of grip they have. Hope more knowledgeable members will chime in and provide more info.