I've been eyeing Ruger SA .45 revolvers and I really like the convertibles. I would just be using it for target shooting. Is there a lot of difference in recoil between the alloy and stainless 5.5 inch models? I would think the alloy models are lighter in weight.
SA Revolver
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EDK
Single-Sixer
The blued gun would probably have an aluminum grip frame and ejector rod housing...don't know the numbers on weight difference.
I'd be inclined to get the stainless gun BECAUSE it has a pinned in front sight blade that can easily be changed out if you are so inclined. Some people think a blued sight on a stainless gun is quicker to pick up...the IPSC types back before optics and compensators discussed the theory.
I'd be inclined to get the stainless gun BECAUSE it has a pinned in front sight blade that can easily be changed out if you are so inclined. Some people think a blued sight on a stainless gun is quicker to pick up...the IPSC types back before optics and compensators discussed the theory.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
If the .45 Convertible is a distributor exclusive* FLAT TOP Blackhawk blue gun Cat# NVB-44X Mod # 5242 or NVB-455X 5240, it has a steel grip frame and ERH. If it's a regular production 45 Conv., standard Blackhawk blue gun Cat# BN-44X 0446, BN-455X 0463, BN-44XL 10446 or BN-455XL 10463 it has alum alloy grip frame and ERH. (L in the Cat # means internal lock).
So the blue Flat top will nominally weigh the same as the stainless gun. The standard production BH will be a couple of ounces lighter, but hardly noticeable in recoil IMHO.
*The Flat Tops also have the advantage of the chamber alignment pawl for easier loading and unloading.
So the blue Flat top will nominally weigh the same as the stainless gun. The standard production BH will be a couple of ounces lighter, but hardly noticeable in recoil IMHO.
*The Flat Tops also have the advantage of the chamber alignment pawl for easier loading and unloading.
sash
Bearcat
. . . . and the .45 Colt and acp rounds are not really heavy on the recoil, anyway. The grip frame allows the gun to ride up in recoil, and it is actually pretty pleasant.
Lee Martin
Hunter
In my opinion the difference in recoil between steel and aluminum is nill.
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Sugar River
Buckeye
Yeah, Lee has a point the difference in felt recoil isn't much, even though the aluminum GF/EH guns weigh 5 or 6 oz less.
To me the big difference is in the balance, some folks like muzzle heavy, some don't.
Pete
To me the big difference is in the balance, some folks like muzzle heavy, some don't.
Pete
