Semi-custom Super Blackhawk

[cjrowe]

Hello all,
I am new to this forum, first post here, but not to guns or single action revolvers (first gun was a Single Six as a teenager years ago). I've been looking at all the photos of the exceptional guns everyone has out there, and figured I'd post my contribution. It's a new Super Blackhawk that I immediately sent off to Jim Finch at LongHunter, who did his awesome action job, installed Ron Powers freespin pawl & Bisley hammer/trigger, crowned the muzzle, added a Belt Mountain #5 basepin, polished all the rough spots up and did a great bead blast finish to the whole gun. Then added splated maple grips by Privates. Also had to add a taller front sight that Ruger supplied free of charge since it shot low with the rear sight bottomed out. I was very pleased with how it turned out. Thanks for looking!

[dave]

Welcome to the forum.

Nice revolver too. I'm not a fan of the New Models (lots of folks are) but that's a well thought out and well executed custom SA. Beautiful wood in the stocks.

Dave

[cjrowe]

Dave,
Thanks for the reply. Understand the pros/cons of NM's vs OM's. I'm a fan of the OM's too. A favorite I have is a 3 screw .44 Special conversion by Gary Reeder. This SBH is destined for hunting, therefore wanted a .44 Magnum and needed a NM for that.
Regards!

[Lil Dudey]

Welcome to the forum.

Very nice looking revolvers.

[steveb]

Those grips are something ! Like the taller front sight too, mine could use one. steve b

[derekr]

The bead blast and grips look good together. I like it!

[robl]

very nice!

[AxeHandle]

Those personal touches that make up a "Semi-custom" can really make a revolver stand out....

[aciera]

Welcome to this forum.

The other changes balance those grips, they are stunning.

The fine photo is a nice touch, the detail shows.

Thanks.

[carl]

Nov 12, 2010 0:30:41 GMT -5 cjrowe said:

This SBH is destined for hunting, therefore wanted a .44 Magnum and needed a NM for that.

Oh, I dunno about that! Here's two .44's that are in Factory Original configuration and are indeed .44 Magnum calibre.



This one is a sorta early Super Blackhawk, however it has been refinished by Sturm, Ruger & Co.



Now, here's one that's not an original design.....



I changed a few items......

Carl

[kings6]

Carl, you are a master of understatement!

[cjrowe]

Point well made!!!

[alamogunr]

Nov 12, 2010 15:48:02 GMT -5 carl said:

This one is a sorta early Super Blackhawk, however it has been refinished by Sturm, Ruger & Co.





Carl

I don't know why but I really like that plum color.

John
W.TN

[brettov]

That is a very nice looking revolver .I like the grips a lot .

[mark]

Nov 11, 2010 22:29:19 GMT -5 cjrowe said:

Also had to add a taller front sight that Ruger supplied free of charge since it shot low with the rear sight bottomed out. I was very pleased with how it turned out. Thanks for looking!

Nice! You point out another benefit of SS Blackhawks - Replaceable front sight blades. Why don't they install all front sight blades with a pin?
Welcome,
Mark