Your favorite Ruger Single Action Revolver.

[Rex Driver]

I just got through cleaning two of my 357 original vaqueros and a 45 bisley vaquero and was thinking about the fun I had just had with them at the range. I do not have any three screw rugers (hopefully this will change at the next gun show) so I do not have any of them to consider.
I have vaqueros in 357 in both original and new, as well as a birds head and a 45 bisley. I also have blackhawks in 41Mag and I love to shoot each one, however, the two new model stainless in 357 that have an excellent trigger job have to be my favorite.

I would like some of you to tell me what your favorite single action is and why, is it your favorite because of the gun you own or the type of gun, such as flat top or regular three screw.

Last, do any of you people who own the older Rugers have any new models that you really enjoy shooting?

 

[contender]

I refuse to pick a favorite as all the others would be jealous. We are one big happy family here!

 

[flhr62]

I enjoy all of them.

 

[George Tucker]

Flattop 44, i own lots of revolvers, my Ruger Flattop 44 is my favorite, it handles so well and it always works, it looks like a SA Revolver should look, George.

 

[Revolver-Time]

I have an old model flatop in 357. It is a wonderful revolver. I thnk that a NM Blackhawk in 45 convertible is my absolute favorite to shoot. I have 3 in that flavor. I did manage to get a MN in 44spl that is moving into a favored position however. The one that I have that I will probably trade off is my SBH in 4 5/8. I just have never warmed up to the unfluted cylinder.

 

[FrontSite]

Hard Choice...But, It would have to have a bisley grip and would look
very much like one of the following...

FrontSite

 

[chuck_in_texas]

Blackhawk with the 10" barrel, dating back to 198???, in .44 mag.

Way to big to tote around, I shot IHMSA metallic silhoutte with it in California up until I moved to Texas. For those who haven't tried it, you shoot from 50 to 200 yards, using your own body for a rest. (odd, huh?)

The bluing is worn, it's got nicks and scrapes and scratches, but it's still a tack driver.

this BHawk has never, ever fired a factory round, as I've always been too cheap to buy .44 mags when I could load them. I guess it's a keeper.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

While the "Ole Girl" is not my favorite, she is the only
gun I own that makes me smile everytime I pick her up!
Not because she was neglected & abused, but because of
the stories she could tell!!
Terry

 

[maxpress]

original vaquero .44 mag in stainless with a 5.5 inch barrel. it just shoots where i point it and has a great balance. easy to pack to. the new vaqueros just dont have the feel or function of the original. just bought a 4 3/4 .357 and .45 they are a litle lighter but they just give up so much in shootability and strength that i dont know if ill keep them. i understand they were made for the dressup and shoot boys. but i think they used to sell so well because they were different. and of course price point.

 

[Stoots]

The 4 5/8 Super Blackhawk. To my mind, the perfect balance of power and 'packability'. I truly believe this gun can perform any task assigned to it, be it hunting (HOT .44 for bears, etc...) defense, plinking, etc.


JMHO


:wink:

 

[batmann]

My Lipsey "Flattop'. I love my SA's, but the .44 Spl is my favorite, at least until I get a Super Blackhawk in 4 5/8's in .44M LOL

 

[GaryA]

Like others, I like them all, but I think my favorite would have to be the 4 5/8 inch Blackhawk convertible in .45 caliber. To me the perfect balance of weight, power, caliber, etc. The alloy grip frame might be a bit light for "uber" loads, but I don't shoot them so it is perfect for the power level I want and need.

 

[tookalisten]

My favorite is a NM SS Single Six, 22LR/22 mag. It was my first single action and holds a great deal of sentimental value to me as well. It was my FIL's who passed away recently and was sold to me by my MIL. She still had the original receipt.
Each time I handle it or shoot it, I think of him and what a character and sportsman he was. I plan to shoot it often, take good care of it, and then pass it on to one of my kids one day with his memories and a few of my own.

 

[REP1954]

This is mine a 357 50th Anniversary by Bowen Classic Arms. The best action I've ever seen on a Ruger of any model.

 

[flatgate]

any new models that you really enjoy shooting?

Scarce "tapered barrel" .44 mag.

.45 cal. with Hunter grip frame, retimed cylinder latch, Millett sights.

.32 mag. Single-Sixes. Both with half cock loading, retimed cylinder latches, "heavy" grip frames, Bisley hammers.

KS-9, "star" model .22 LR only. Taller front sight, retimed cylinder latch.

My favorite New Model. .22 LR, half cock loading, stag grips, thousands of shots down 'er barrel!

flatgate

 

[btrumanj]

Although I like 'em all, probably my most favored single action is still the first one ever I bought. A 4 5/8" Convertible .45 Colt with the .45 ACP cylinder included. Nothing fancy, just a handy all around revolver that is useful for a lot of purposes

 

[Wyandot Jim]

here are mine.
5 1/2" 357s I bought the middle one new in 1967. They have won a few CAS matches for me
Jim

 

[Robb Barnes]

Whew Jim, at least you didn't post a picture of that ugly old model 45 with bling bling frame again! :lol:

 

[JWhitmore44]

A 5.5 inch stainless Vaquero in 44mag. It goes with me camping, out for walks with the dogs, and just bumming around out in the middle of no where.

Or maybe it's the short barreled birdshead 45 that keeps me company from time to time when I feel the need for something a little compact but still carries a hell of a wallop. I also fitted a 45 acp cylinder to this little beauty.

Ah but wait, my little 32 is so handy. It's so lite I hardly know it's on my side. It some times replaces the 44 for my camping and dog walking companion.

Then there are the Bisley sing sixes. All you do is wisper to them what you want to shoot and the do the rest

If I had to get rid of any of them I would be hard pressed to chose. I've often thought that the stainless Blackhawk 45 convertible with 4 5/8 barrel would be the perfect one gun for me. Sure would hate to have to go to one gun though

 

[Lee Martin]

This 401 Bobcat is my favorite for two reasons: 1) I'm partial to the cartridge since I designed it, and 2) I can hit better with this gun than any other single-action I own: