Despite owning and shooting a long list of Ruger Single Action & Double Action revolvers, plus a number of No1s and 77s in years gone by, I was out of the Ruger business until a couple weeks ago. I discovered Ruger had made the one Blackhawk I always wanted, a 44 Special. Got one of the 5-1/2" versions and was pleased with it and myself...until I started working the action. I'm old enough to have been in the 3-screw era and all my SAs were of that model. My favorites were the Flat-tops of which I owned quite a few, both 44s and 357s. This New Model 44 Special re-kindled my love of the Flat-top but I just can't warm up to the New Model's action.
The "Dilemma" is...have you seen the prices on Old Models, let alone Flat-tops? Good heavens! If I still had all those long gone guns I would have a retirement nest egg that would put my current savings to shame (LOL).
Ah, the things we do to re-capture our youth. (smiley face goes here)
Dave
The "Dilemma" is...have you seen the prices on Old Models, let alone Flat-tops? Good heavens! If I still had all those long gone guns I would have a retirement nest egg that would put my current savings to shame (LOL).
Ah, the things we do to re-capture our youth. (smiley face goes here)
Dave