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Post by justahunter on Jul 15, 2019 8:17:58 GMT -5
Is this the New Vaquero or the old. The new is built on a smaller frame than the old so there will be a difference on strength and feel of the guns. The old is basically a Blackhawk without the adjustable sights. The grip frames are also different. I had both old and new and preferred the old mainly due to not liking the hammer on the new. Mine were both in 45 Colt and Ruger and some writers recommended against Ruger only loads in the New. In the .357 I doubt there will be a problem since the pressure will be the same in both and Ruger obviously chambers the New in it.
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Post by bobwright on Jul 15, 2019 9:43:55 GMT -5
As to Vaquero vs. Blackhawk, the only real difference is the sights. The Vaquero has fixed sights, the Blackhawk has adjustable sights. I find that with my Blackhawks, I usually sight them in for the load I'm most often loading and then keep that sight setting. And if I want to use a completely different load, I buy another Blackhawk! Even though the sights are adjustable, I'm not constantly fiddlin' adjusting and re-adjusting my sights.
One thing most folks seem to fail to realize is the difference in sight picture. The Blackhawk, with its squared off post front sight and flat topped rear sight, offers a much better sight picture than can be achieved with the rounded frame-top of the Vaquero. This provides a much more precise aim than afforded by fixed sight revolvers. Consider the Flat Top Target models of the Single Action Army and its copies, they do have fixed sights, but they are of the true Patridge variety. Sights of this type even non-adjustable, offer the same sight picture as adjustable sights. They are especially noted as being superior when the target is some distance away by a hundred yards or more.
This just my observation on the subject.
Bob Wright
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