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Post by lostcoyote on Mar 15, 2014 13:44:29 GMT -5
i just got this blackhawk and took it to the range - it shoots well. had it side-by-side with my SB-Hunter and i noticed that the ejector rod on the SBs are shorter than on the SBHunters. can a longer rod be made to fit the SB? (with the shorter rod, it doesn't push the shell out all the way like the SBH does)  then i added the Weaver scope base and put on the leupold 2x which was on my BFR 45-70 before but have not sighted it in yet. anyway, this is going into jacks shop for the grip modification using some nicely grained walnut.... as it now stands, the trigger gaurd is WAY to close to my middle knuckle and if jack's shop can change the ejector rod to a longer one, i'll do that as well as have him smooth out the trigger and add a #5 base pin. |
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 15, 2014 15:35:09 GMT -5
The long ejector assembly was first used on to the seven SRM prototype Blackhawk .357 Maximums, in 1981. It completely clears the 1.605" Maximum case. The housing in aluminum and the rod is specially contoured and hardened. The production Maximum was introduced in 1982. In 1983 Ruger introduced the KS411N, the stainless .44 silhouette model Super Blackhawk, which featured untapered 10-1/2" barrel, target front sight, and the Maximum ejector assembly in stainless steel. A blued version followed the KS411N, which borrowed the anodized aluminum ejector housing of the Maximum.
The SBH Hunter and Bisley Hunters revolvers were introduced with the stainless Maximum ejector. My Ruger 03 Bisley Blackhawk has the Maximum ejector----shortened 1/4 inch, which stroke completely clears 1.285" .45 Colt (magnum length) brass.
Don't know whether there is a blued steel Maximum ejector housing. Jack Huntington or one of the members here may know. An untrimmed Maximum ejector fits flush with the 5-1/2" barrel. A very desirable feature for chambers such as the Ruger single action, which are neither roller burnished nor polished. The Maximum ejector would be redundant for the smooth chambers on a Freedom Arms.
David Bradshaw
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Post by tek4260 on Mar 16, 2014 0:47:24 GMT -5
Yea it can be made to fit. I'd simply replace the factory short housing, mark the hole, drill and tap, and use the original screw. The other hole will be hidden under the longer housing.
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Post by AxeHandle on Mar 16, 2014 6:31:55 GMT -5
Looking through my 357 Maximums a short while back I noted the finish on one was a bit better than the rest. Turns out one of them had a steel EJRH. Meant to pull out my RENE books and see if it was a documented occurance on the Maximum but have not done that.
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Post by bradshaw on Mar 16, 2014 7:20:41 GMT -5
A Ruger carbon steel long ejector housing? Stan, you raise an intriguing question. I've haven't knowingly laid eyes on such. The Blackhawk Maximum was made in Southport, Connecticut. If anyone should know for sure, reckon it would be Frank Bonaventura, as he ran the Southport, Connecticut plant.
David Bradshaw
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Post by dana on Mar 16, 2014 10:31:34 GMT -5
You can buy the long blue steel ejector housing direct from Ruger at the Shop Ruger Store.
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Post by lostcoyote on Mar 16, 2014 11:35:54 GMT -5
thanks guys, You can buy the long blue steel ejector housing direct from Ruger at the Shop Ruger Store. will look into that for sure. |
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