IYO: What is the better SA revolver

[c_brutsche]

Hey guys, after a few months with semi auto's they just are not for me. I am returning to revolvers. For pricewise I narrowed it down to a ruger blackhawk or a ruger vaquero. I want one in the 4 5/8" barrel chambered for .357. Is any one better than the other. Granted I am getting into fast draw and gun spinning. Thanks in advance for the opinions

[Rundownfid]

I believe that the two Rugers are comparable, except sights. I would avoid adjustable sights for fast draw and spinning, so looks like the Vaquero?

[dewalt-2]

What do you mean by "spinning", fanning the hammer? This is going to destroy the action on any revolver that is not specially modified for that purpose, and even then parts are fitted and replaced regularly. Vaquero is the better choice for cowboy shooting.

[c_brutsche]

What do you mean by "spinning", fanning the hammer? This is going to destroy the action on any revolver that is not specially modified for that purpose, and even then parts are fitted and replaced regularly. Vaquero is the better choice for cowboy shooting.

spinning as in trick spinning...like out and into the holster...looks like a fun hobby


i am definitely leaning more towards vaquero

[rwb1500]

spinning as in trick spinning...like out and into the holster...looks like a fun hobby


i am definitely leaning more towards vaquero

I take it such things are done with an empty gun?

[c_brutsche]

I take it such things are done with an empty gun?

of course....unless i'm looking to die...or get arrested

[knight0334]

If trick-handling and fast draw is your fancy, then get the Vaquero.

The "New Vaquero" is closer to the original Colt design than the "Vaquero" which is based on the beefier (Super)Blackhawk design. The New Vaquero will be a tad lighter than the older version and will have a closer to original balance.

The Blackhawk's will have sights that would be likely to snag and will have a different balance.

[ScotsGuards]

Hey guys, after a few months with semi auto's they just are not for me. I am returning to revolvers. For pricewise I narrowed it down to a ruger blackhawk or a ruger vaquero. I want one in the 4 5/8" barrel chambered for .357. Is any one better than the other. Granted I am getting into fast draw and gun spinning. Thanks in advance for the opinions

Neither. Get a Beretta/Uberti copy. They are really well made and have closest feel and handling to an original. Just MHO, but I have been very pleased with the ones I've owned.

[c_brutsche]

Neither. Get a Beretta/Uberti copy. They are really well made and have closest feel and handling to an original. Just MHO, but I have been very pleased with the ones I've owned.

wow i have been looking at the case hardened cattleman with braas trigger guard and backstrap all night...beautiful gun.....for the price of $489 seems too good to be true...thinking about ordering one in .357....how do yours shoot...accurate enough to be fun?

[Lucas]

I'd get a new vaquero, but that's just me.