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Post by bobwright on Apr 1, 2019 13:02:45 GMT -5
A recent thread dealt with a shortened Super Blackhawk. I have such a one, and a story behind it. Many years ago my son-in-law had a Ruger Super Blackhawk, a gift from his Dad. My son-in-law, Mike, wanted a shorter barreled gun. He had read an article by J.D. Jones showing a 5" barreled Super Blackhawk that had been redone by Magna-Port. Mike had the gun cut to 5" by Bob Mason, of Ed Mason and Sons Gunsmiths. Mike was killed in an auto wreck July 9th, 1979. Shortly after his death my daughter gave me the Ruger, and a Colt to her former father-in-law. Here is the Super as it appeared in 1979:  Needless to say I cherished the gun, and shot it often. And. after awhile, I sent it off to Doug Turnbull via Dave Clements, for some reconstructive work and cosmetic touches, and new grips. Here after that work:  I replacedthe rosewood grips with some walnut from CaryC :  It is my second most heavily fired revolver, standing now just past 18,000 rounds fired through it. Bob Wright |
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Post by bigbrowndog on Apr 1, 2019 13:17:11 GMT -5
Nice gun, and neat story.
I just picked up an OM shorty SBH as well, very well done on the barrel. Has a Bisley grip frame that I round butted the other day, and soon to go to Zane for some bighorn grips. Back in the 80’s I had a SS one cut to 4 5/8 but had to sell it when times got lean, I’m glad to have another.
Trapr
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Post by firedude on Apr 1, 2019 13:20:06 GMT -5
Beautiful gun and a very nice tribute.
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Post by magnumwheelman on Apr 1, 2019 13:47:18 GMT -5
as said, an awesome gun with history...
I have one question though... why change the hammer??? I personally like the hammer the gun came with... it's fine, since it's your gun, if you like the blackhawk style better... just curious...
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Post by bobwright on Apr 1, 2019 20:25:45 GMT -5
as said, an awesome gun with history... I have one question though... why change the hammer??? I personally like the hammer the gun came with... it's fine, since it's your gun, if you like the blackhawk style better... just curious... I, for one, do not like the wide flat spur of the Super Blackhawk hammer spur. The slimmer spur of the Blackhawk sort of "digs into" the flesh of my thumb when cocking and gives me a more sure grasp. With the flattened spur of the Super my thumb sort of sits atop the spur. This when firing one-handed. For cocking with the off hand thumb, the spur has more of a "hook" to it. Either way it is more certain gripping for me. My .44s, all with narrow hammer spurs:  Bob Wright |
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Post by coldtriggerfinger on Apr 1, 2019 20:35:43 GMT -5
Good story. Amazing round count ! Wow. I'll be glad when I get moved so I can start casting and hopefully start along that direction with my 45 Convertible Bisley. Its 5 1/2" barrel is a very useful length.
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Post by magnum314 on Apr 1, 2019 21:10:39 GMT -5
Great gun made even better by the great story and the family connection. Nice memory of...and tribute to...your son-in-law.
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Post by buttebob on Apr 1, 2019 22:20:41 GMT -5
Great gun and great story.
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Post by rjm52 on Apr 2, 2019 6:23:32 GMT -5
Wonderful story and beautiful gun...it looks just like the one that I traded into that my friend cut down and was then stolen....
My friend actually shortened the barrel himself...with a HACKSAW....and it came out perfectly square...he even said it was total luck. He put the front sight on with high strength epoxy and it never moved....
Bob
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Post by poseidonsfist on Apr 10, 2019 5:48:33 GMT -5
I bought a ss factory short barrel. At that time Ruger was making these but it wasn’t a sbh frame with square trigger. It was a frame with a round triggerguard. I can see why some prefer this, but I didn’t like it. I didn’t even notice when I bought it. Young and in a rush, lesson one, slow down and inspect. Anyways, selling that short barreled Blackhawk, to me it’s not super was a chore. But I finally found my unicorn. SBH, SS, square triggerguard. 10.5 inch barrel. The gun was perfect. Except the last 3-4 inches looked like a dozer ran over it. I traded with extra cash in my pocket.
I cut it with a hacksaw. Yes cringe, but faced it on a milling machine with a bevel on the outer edge. And a recessed crown that looks great and is still working. That gun is a shooter, and still one of my favs.
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