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Post by savit260 on Jan 29, 2011 12:29:41 GMT -5
Finally took the plunge a few months back with a brandy new (only purchased one new handgun before, as I usually favor used) Blackhawk in .45 Colt. I do have a rimfire Colt Frontier Scout from the late 50's that I've had for a while, and love, but this BH is my first center fire Single Action Revolver. First and only Ruger as well. Took a couple of pics today, and decided I ought to post something, as I've been lurking around reading threads for a while here. Great forum! This one seems to shoot quite well right out of the box with 7gr of HP-38 under a 250gr rnfp bullet.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 29, 2011 13:03:58 GMT -5
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Post by ezekiel38 on Jan 29, 2011 13:04:30 GMT -5
Nice Blackhawk and beautiful grips. Is the holster an original Pancake by Mr. Baker? The leather appears to be "shoulder" cut from bullhide. You will have to post a target .
The Ice makes a neat and unique backdrop. Thanks for the photos.
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Post by savit260 on Jan 29, 2011 13:42:09 GMT -5
Thanks for the welcome and the compliments. The grips are by Pvt. Schultz on ebay, and the holster is actually a modified/hacked up by me Simply Rugged , Baker style "Tribute" in shark skin. Can't say enough good things about Rob and Simply Rugged holsters. I have a few others as well. (Sourdough , Silver Dollar, and Cuda) Kind of a long story behind this holster, but it started out life with a thumb break, and molded for a 1911. I trimmed off the thumb break, and soaked the holster in hot water. Then put the revolver in a plastic bag, and dried with some low heat. Surprisingly, it works quite well, and holds the grip nice and tight to the body. Believe it or not, it can be concealed under an untucked T-shirt, and is quite comfortable.
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 29, 2011 14:07:54 GMT -5
I thought those might've been Carl's. I have a few sets of his grips and his work is top notch. Lee www.singleactions.com
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Post by derekr on Jan 29, 2011 22:35:04 GMT -5
Great looking BH. I'm a fan of Carl's grips and Rob's holsters also. I have noticed that a 1911 and a short-barrelled single-action can sometimes share a holster in a pinch.
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Post by CraigC on Jan 29, 2011 23:21:42 GMT -5
Good lookin' Ruger!
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Post by brionic on Jan 29, 2011 23:46:38 GMT -5
Good looking setup. Great choice for your first centerfire.
Ol' Rob's got some skill, doesn't he?
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Post by Frank V on Jan 30, 2011 17:04:38 GMT -5
That is a beautiful six-gun with great stocks & holster. Thanks for sharing. Frank
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Post by Lee Martin on Jan 31, 2011 9:46:13 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2011 13:33:46 GMT -5
I may have to try a set of Private Schultz grips. They look really good.
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Post by robl on Jan 31, 2011 14:41:48 GMT -5
Oh, man, let me send you a better holster. It pains me to see that. Great pictures, VERY glad I am not there, anymore:-) Give me a call or shoot me an e-mail. Rob
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Post by savit260 on Jan 31, 2011 16:27:32 GMT -5
Believe it or not Rob, that holster works surprisingly well.
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Post by sixshooter on Jan 31, 2011 16:39:45 GMT -5
Rob: the holster looks great. Not sure why you're being so hard on yourself
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Post by Frank V on Feb 1, 2011 14:07:34 GMT -5
Your holster looks good to me too Rob. Frank
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