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Post by ezekiel38 on Aug 23, 2021 11:47:12 GMT -5
In my earlier thread I said I had purchased a 45 Ruger 4 5/8s Blued from a shop in ND. No 45 Colt cylinder only the ACP cylinder. It arrived right on time and here is a pic.  No turn line, bluing is good except a light spot at the barrel. Hogue micarta grips, action has been smoothed not lightened. That is the good. The rest typically Ruger. The bad: only one thing the cylinder charge holes are verrry undersized. I cannot push a 451 Speer Gold Dot bullet through any of the six charge holes with finger pressure. The Good, it's fixable. The cylinder leaves today for Fermin Garza's house. |
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Post by drycreek on Aug 23, 2021 13:26:55 GMT -5
That should make a nice plinker and won’t cost too much to feed it either.
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Post by Yetiman on Aug 23, 2021 13:55:45 GMT -5
Much better too small than too big (easier to fix !).
I really like my 45 acp Vaquero, this first single action I ever bought. I had to open the throats on it also.
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Post by cubrock on Aug 23, 2021 15:39:48 GMT -5
Very cool. I really like Ruger .45 Blackhawks.
38 prefix? If so, that started life as a .357.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Aug 23, 2021 16:53:41 GMT -5
Ruger website says it was made in 2016 and it was created as a 45 Convertible. The last three of the serial # is scribed on the face of the cylinder.
I bought this Ruger to burn up excess +P ACP rounds that I have acquired over the years.
Does anybody remember the mold that Elmer used in his 45 AR loads. Would like to have a few of that bullet for when I run out of 45ACP traditional bullet configurations.
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Post by flyingzebra on Aug 23, 2021 16:58:06 GMT -5
It's going to be great when you get it sorted out
Have fun with it!
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Post by cubrock on Aug 23, 2021 17:23:00 GMT -5
Ruger website says it was made in 2016 and it was created as a 45 Convertible. The last three of the serial # is scribed on the face of the cylinder. I bought this Ruger to burn up excess +P ACP rounds that I have acquired over the years. Does anybody remember the mold that Elmer used in his 45 AR loads. Would like to have a few of that bullet for when I run out of 45ACP traditional bullet configurations. Interesting. I didn't know Ruger had resurrected the 38 prefix. I just looked at their serial number history for the .45 Blackhawk, and, by golly, they did! |
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Post by bushog on Aug 23, 2021 17:48:44 GMT -5
Ruger website says it was made in 2016 and it was created as a 45 Convertible. The last three of the serial # is scribed on the face of the cylinder. I bought this Ruger to burn up excess +P ACP rounds that I have acquired over the years. Does anybody remember the mold that Elmer used in his 45 AR loads. Would like to have a few of that bullet for when I run out of 45ACP traditional bullet configurations. Search Dick's posts related to the .45 AR |
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Post by bullseye on Aug 23, 2021 18:42:12 GMT -5
Thumbs up...Enjoy!
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Post by leadhound on Aug 23, 2021 18:51:27 GMT -5
. Does anybody remember the mold that Elmer used in his 45 AR loads. Would like to have a few of that bullet for when I run out of 45ACP traditional bullet configurations. 452423 was the mold he developed for it. Some have even had success in 45acp autoloaders. |
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Post by boatswainsmate on Aug 23, 2021 19:09:44 GMT -5
. Does anybody remember the mold that Elmer used in his 45 AR loads. Would like to have a few of that bullet for when I run out of 45ACP traditional bullet configurations. 452423 was the mold he developed for it.  |
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Post by 45MAN on Aug 23, 2021 19:19:13 GMT -5
I BELIEVE REED'S AMUNITION IN OKLAHOMA SELLS A 240gr CAST BULLET FOR THE 45AR. NEED TO LOOK IN MY AMMO VAULT, I THINK I HAVE SOME OF HIS AMMO WITH THAT BULLET.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Aug 23, 2021 23:01:37 GMT -5
Thanks Guys, notes taken!
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Post by wgg on Aug 24, 2021 5:52:27 GMT -5
I recently bought a 45 Blackhawk with both cylinders, Fermin worked his magic and corrected both. I had to fire lap mine due to barrel constriction at the frame. I was rewarded with the best group I ever shot with a bigbore revolver.
Best Glen
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Post by x101airborne on Aug 24, 2021 6:12:37 GMT -5
Seems most Rugers need a little love here and there. The good thing is they are fantastic for the price once you get them sorted out.
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