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Post by rjm52 on Dec 6, 2019 23:52:01 GMT -5
Can someone tell me were there two models of this gun...a NM BH stainless and a NM Flat Top on the mid-frame...
Thanks...Bob
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 6, 2019 23:53:47 GMT -5
...never mind...just found the answer to the question.... Standard stainless BH only...
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 6, 2019 23:54:54 GMT -5
...also wondering if anyone has one...
Thanks...Bob
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 7, 2019 5:41:56 GMT -5
...also wondering if anyone has one... Thanks...Bob I do have the 6.5" barrel version. But, it's at Clements becoming a 38-40/10mm. Will get the full treatment. |
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Post by 45bbh on Dec 11, 2019 16:36:04 GMT -5
I've had the 6.5" but currently have the 4 5/8" version, it's a nice revolver.
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Post by pjb2643 on Apr 23, 2020 20:33:40 GMT -5
I also have one of the Ruger Blackhawk stainless 4.6” 10mm/40S&W model. I modified it with the addition of a Wilson Combat SA Spring kit and a Bisley hammer.
It’s accurate, but it’s my least favorite Ruger SA. I have most of the usual calibers from .22 up to 480 Ruger and they’re my first choice for farm & woods carry. For the most part they all seem to be in harmony between their caliber and their dimenision/weight. The 10mm/40S&W, not so. To me it feels too heavy for the caliber it is and just feels “clunky.” It’s funny how some Rugers just feel “right”, like it was made for your hand and a few just leave you cold. I just can’t seem warm up to that particular SA. I’m left trying to decide if it’s worth sending off to a “smith” for a diet program or if I should just cut my losses and get rid of it.
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Post by contender on Apr 23, 2020 21:18:39 GMT -5
I too have a Ruger .40 S&W/10mm convertible,, as well as a Buckeye in the 40 cal version. I personally like mine a lot. And it's a sweet shooter,, as the size allows comfortable shooting no matter the load in the 10mm.
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Post by 38 WCF on Apr 24, 2020 7:47:01 GMT -5
I have one. I had Harton convert the 10mm cylinder to 38-40 Nice gun.
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Post by ddixie884 on Apr 26, 2020 4:11:07 GMT -5
It is another caliber Ruger should make in the Flattop mid frame. 32-20, .327 Federal, .40S&W, 10MM, .41Mag, .41spl, .38-40, .44-40, .455 Eley. all would be great in the mid-frame...........
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Post by Encore64 on Apr 26, 2020 5:33:12 GMT -5
Mine was unusually well built for a factory gun. This was echoed with testing on the bench.
Figured might as well exploit this and send it to Clements. His work on factory guns simply amazes me.
I felt the 40 S&W was useless in the Blackhawk except for informal plinking. That cylinder will come back a 38-40 WCF.
I've handled three of these guns and all have been exceptional factory guns.
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Post by coltnewservice45 on May 10, 2020 15:18:53 GMT -5
Before doing a .38-40, you might want to read my 10x25mm thread, if a 250-grain .40 cal. bullet at 1000+ fps from a 5-inch Ruger interests you. I also have a .40 S&W cylinder for it. Done by John Taylor.  |
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Post by Encore64 on May 10, 2020 20:00:23 GMT -5
Before doing a .38-40, you might want to read my 10x25mm thread, if a 250-grain .40 cal. bullet at 1000+ fps from a 5-inch Ruger interests you. I've no interest in this, but wish your endeavor well. I really like the vintage hyphenated cartridges and will stick with them. |
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