Stainless Flat top 44 spl. ????

[needsmostuff]

Saw one at the LGS today and was impressed. Does not take much , I'm a sap for single actions. Anyway I guess this was under my radar so some info is needed.
It was a stainless flat top 44 spl. and looked to be 4 5/8" with black plastic grips . Looked unfired. Is this a cataloged item or a Lipsey's /Talo thing, current or discontinued. If discontinued what was their timeframe ? Are these on the smaller frame? O , so many questions
I have a couple of blue 44 spl. but stainless would make a great addition.
I know nothing about this issue so tell me anything you can if you please.

 

[JCW64]

Talo originally had 1000 made around 2010 if I recall, and about 5-6 months ago Davidson's had some for sale although I don't think Talo was involved in these.

 

[princeout]

Nice little gun.



Mine is still unfired. The only unfired gun I own.

Tim

 

[Rclark]

Mine is still unfired.

That's just wrong... In my books .

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Sir,
When you go back to look at it, if the serial number is 520-22036 or 520-22048 and you decide not to buy it please let me know.
I'll make it worth your time.
Thanks & Good Luck!
Terry

 

[Rodfac]

Yep... here's mine...with my own grips on it. A great carry gun for those with a soft spot for single actions. Flat top, 4-5/8" bbl., SS construction for ease of mx, Micro sights, and...ta da...A TRUE .44 SPECIAL!!!!. What's not to like? Best regards, and buy it before some collector locks it up in a safe.....Rod

 

[hesco]

Has their ever been a stainless 357 flat top made.

 

[Rclark]

Yes... Lipsey's was selling .357 convertible flattops both blued and stainless just recently. I have the blued as I prefer it over SS.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

Yep... here's mine...with my own grips on it. A great carry gun for those with a soft spot for single actions. Flat top, 4-5/8" bbl., SS construction for ease of mx, Micro sights, and...ta da...A TRUE .44 SPECIAL!!!!. What's not to like? Best regards, and buy it before some collector locks it up in a safe.....Rod

I've got one of these (I haven't shot) but it doesn't have the nice grips like that. Tell me about them.

 

[princeout]

Mine is still unfired.

That's just wrong... In my books .

Generally, I agree with you! I got this to use as a bribe to try and get a friend to quit smokeless tobacco - dipping. The deal was he could have the gun as long as he stayed off the Skoal. Didn't work out so it's back at my house. I had thoughts of turning it into a custom, acquired an S&W barrel and such, but never finished up the project. So, it just sits in the gun room. Eventually I'll sell it to some deserving soul who can blast away!
Tim

 

[needsmostuff]

Talo originally had 1000 made around 2010 if I recall, and about 5-6 months ago Davidson's had some for sale although I don't think Talo was involved in these.

Not a lot of info out there but it seems to be a well liked gun and to have had a somewhat limited one time printing in 2010. Unless I'm missing something ?

 

[JCW64]

Well, I checked Davidson's website and they are indeed listed as a Talo model. I bought 1 from them a few months back and at that time it was not listed as a Talo model. Originally it was a limited run of 1000 and they sold well. It's not surprising Talo slipped a few more out.

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/Default.aspx?item=5234&mfg=Ruger&cat=All&type=All&mdl=All&cal=44SP

http://www.taloinc.com/ruger-firearms/ruger-blackhawk-flattop-44