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Post by buck357 on May 21, 2011 20:07:03 GMT -5
Looking at getting a .357 blackhawk or vaquero ( can't afford both ). What's your favorite and why. Kind of leaning to the blackhawk but like the "cowboy" look of the vaquero. Can the vaquero handle heavy loads like the blackhawk? Not expecting to shoot real heavy loads but it is always nice to know you can. All opinions will be appreciated.
Thanks
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Post by jimmarch on May 21, 2011 20:29:43 GMT -5
Are you going to shoot SASS matches or the like?
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Post by rep1954 on May 21, 2011 20:30:17 GMT -5
Well between the two I'd have to say look around for a 50th Anniversary 357 either used or NIB. In my opinion they are some of the finest NM blackhawks made along with the NM 44Spl's. These 357's will hold up to any of the 357 ammo that is sold by the major manufactures. The same goes for the New Vaqeros as far as quality and toughness but without the adjustable sights. My 357 Anniversary is my favorite gun.
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dmize
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Post by dmize on May 21, 2011 20:57:36 GMT -5
The "cool" thing about Vaqueros is the lack of adjustaqble sights,which to me, make them a PITA when it comes to practicality.
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Post by steveb on May 22, 2011 7:03:08 GMT -5
After asking here, a similar question, though on .44spec's..,think strength same for practicle use. As long as you are talking same frame/cylinder size. Just pulled my .44spec NM FT and Sheriff .44spec Vaquero. The cylinder appear to be the same size, can interchange, they fit and function. Think a regular BH and a OM Vaquero will be the same too, in .357. In same barrel lengths, weigth diff probably won't be noticable either. So, it comes down to your thougths on fixed vs adjustable sights, looks, and what you'll use the piece for. steve b
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carl
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Post by carl on May 22, 2011 8:20:52 GMT -5
Think a regular BH and a OM Vaquero will be the same too, in .357. The standard .357 Blackhawk has been made on the .44 magnum sized cylinder frame since 1973. The "OM" Original Vaquero is also the large sized revolver. Carl |
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Sarge
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Post by Sarge on May 22, 2011 11:20:40 GMT -5
The Vaquero can do anything the Blackhawk can, so long as you're willing to...
1. Bring the fixed sights into regulation (assuming they're not already) and
2. Stick to loads that shoot to the same point of aim.
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Post by timothy on May 22, 2011 18:19:04 GMT -5
I see the vaquero as a medium range sixgun and the blackhawk as a long range sixgun. They'll handle the same loads in 357, but the square edges of the blackhawks sites are much easier to align, and at long ranges you'll need to.
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Bile
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Post by Bile on May 23, 2011 12:30:06 GMT -5
I will make two major assumptions when responding to the questions. The assumptions are: you are referring to the New Model Blackhawk and the New Vaquero in your comparison. With that said, the NM Blackhawk is stronger, lighter, and has substantially better sights than the New Vaquero. If your application involves self defense and short distance target shooting, then the New Vaquero is okay. But if you want to add hunting and longer range target shooting to your potential use list, then the NM Blackhawk is the way to go. Because it is stronger, you can load it to the hilt; because it is lighter, you can carry it longer without knowing it's on your hip, and because it has better sights, you can not only shoot at longer ranges, but can use a variety of loads with a simple sight adjustment.
My suggestion is to first but the "all around use" NM Blackhawk first, then save your money for the "cowboy" gun.
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Post by Mountaineer on May 23, 2011 13:36:41 GMT -5
Unquestionably the right way to go for a first SA is the Blackhawk. There's certainly a place for the Vaquero, but the Blackhawk is far more versatile in any given caliber.
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