Question about a new (to me) gun.

[Bear Paw Jack]

I just traded into another gun. It's not here yet but it's the Ruger Blackhawk 44 Special flat top 4-5/8". This one has the lock under the grip. Thankfully it came with a nice grip. I was under the impression there was a "saddle" to replace the "lock" is that the case and how do I get one? What was I to do? I have 3 44 Special revolvers but no Single Action so a guy had to do what a guy has to do.

Secondly, does a SBH hammer switch out without doing anything special. Seems like I heard that there needs to be some mods. How do I get one of those? What can I say, I'm spoiled on that hammer. Prefer it a LOT more.

Anything else I need to know? Wish it was Stainless but got a deal I couldn't refuse.

 

[daveg.inkc]

How does this lock work? I have not seen one. Do you have to remove grip to lock?

 

[powder smoke]

How does this lock work? I have not seen one. Do you have to remove grip to lock?

I have a New Vaquero and has a lock with a tool to lock and unlock.
Yes you must remove the grips.

 

[onehandgunner]

The spring seat from a Bearcat is the suggested replacement. I have the lock in one on my Single Sixes, I ignore it.

 

[Hondo44]

How does this lock work? I have not seen one. Do you have to remove grip to lock?

I have a New Vaquero and has a lock with a tool to lock and unlock.
Yes you must remove the grips.

You don't have to remove the grips. There's a dimple on backside of the grip panel. The manual states to drill a hole thru the dimple and the grip panel. Then insert the lock key thru the hole to lock and unlock.

I have never seen a hole in the grip of any guns with locks yet. I wonder if anyone ever used the lock as intended.

 

[Hondo44]

I just traded into another gun. It's not here yet but it's the Ruger Blackhawk 44 Special flat top 4-5/8". This one has the lock under the grip. Thankfully it came with a nice grip. I was under the impression there was a "saddle" to replace the "lock" is that the case and how do I get one? What was I to do? I have 3 44 Special revolvers but no Single Action so a guy had to do what a guy has to do.

Secondly, does a SBH hammer switch out without doing anything special. Seems like I heard that there needs to be some mods. How do I get one of those? What can I say, I'm spoiled on that hammer. Prefer it a LOT more.

Anything else I need to know? Wish it was Stainless but got a deal I couldn't refuse.

Ruger will send you the Bearcat spring seat free - any parts under $20. You won't even need to remove grip frame. I can send the procedure once you get it. Or if you want now.

Hammer is about $35 from Ruger, Brownells, ect. Only stainless available any more. It's a drop in. When you get it I can send you some checks to make, just to be sure the transfer bar safety is working correctly, but 99% of the time, it's a drop in with no mods needed.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Thanks Hondo

 

[powder smoke]

You don't have to remove the grips. There's a dimple on backside of the grip panel. The manual states to drill a hole thru the dimple and the grip panel. Then insert the lock key thru the hole to lock and unlock.

Thanks did not realize that after all the years I have had it. BTW it came with Black
Plastic grips, wish I would have known before I ordered it. Back around 2005. ps

 

[Pistolero]

BPJ,
Congrats on the purchase of your new to you .44 Special. I have enjoyed shooting and reloading for my GP100 .44 so much that even though I have been down sizing, I am getting the itch to buy the same type of gun you did.

Regards,

 

[ironhead7544]

Congrats on the new revolver. One of the best Rugers, IMHO. The Skeeter loads works great. The Keith load is a handful but also works great.

The cast cowboy 200 gr RNFP makes a great practice load with AA#2 in a light load.

Had a pair of 5.5 inchers. The best put together Rugers I have ever seen come out of the factory.

 

[Bob Wright]

For whatever its worth, when I bought my .44 Special Blackhawk Flap Tot I ordered a blue Blackhawk hammer from Gun Parts Inc. and installed it with no problem.

The stainless steel hammer just didn't look right to me.

Bob Wright

 

[gramps]

For whatever its worth, when I bought my .44 Special Blackhawk Flap Tot I ordered a blue Blackhawk hammer from Gun Parts Inc. and installed it with no problem.

The stainless steel hammer just didn't look right to me.

Bob Wright

Your dyslexia is showing this AM. :mrgreen: Thanks for parts availability info.
gramps