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I have some. There's the old model, which are big honking things, then the New Vaquero, closer to actual size of an original. I've got a pair of the old models in 45lc. Imagine swinging an 18" pipe wrench in each hand.
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.

New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley


Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair
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Simmer down wrote:I have some. There's the old model, which are big honking things, then the New Vaquero, closer to actual size of an original. I've got a pair of the old models in 45lc. Imagine swinging an 18" pipe wrench in each hand.
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.

New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley


Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair

Thanks Simmer, I'm a Tank guy. I like heavy shit. Steel shit. I understand the new models have hammer down security? Is it a worth while certificate? Or should I just hang with what I love...The thick beauty of solid fucking steel!
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Sonofagun wrote:
Simmer down wrote:I have some. There's the old model, which are big honking things, then the New Vaquero, closer to actual size of an original. I've got a pair of the old models in 45lc. Imagine swinging an 18" pipe wrench in each hand.
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.

New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley


Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair

Thanks Simmer, I'm a Tank guy. I like heavy shit. Steel shit. I understand the new models have hammer down security?
Yes, they have a transfer bar. That means the trigger must be held back for the firing pin to whack the primer.

What about the 357 models, atxgunguy?
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Uberti has some great guns too. Lots of options in terms of finish, grips, and barrel length that you don't get with Rugers.

I just bought an EAA in 357 and it shoots better than I do. After taxes and fees, it was like $400 OTD.
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Simmer down wrote: Yes, they have a transfer bar. That means the trigger must be held back for the firing pin to whack the primer.

What about the 357 models, atxgunguy?
Same for the 357 models.

I bought a Ruger because I know it would probably be my first/last SA purchase and it might as well one that will last nearly forever.
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My family has owned 3 ruger handguns and they have all been turds.

If I was shooting high volume, I'd probably go with a ruger. If you're not shooting it a whole lot, I'd get a Pietta. I think Cabelas has 100 dollars off right now too.
Uberti is still good but their machinery is not near as new as the Pietta guns.

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senorgrand wrote:Uberti has some great guns too. Lots of options in terms of finish, grips, and barrel length that you don't get with Rugers.

I just bought an EAA in 357 and it shoots better than I do. After taxes and fees, it was like $400 OTD.
A buddy of mine has a matched pair of Uberti Cattleman revolvers in .45 LC he uses for cowboy action shooting. Very nice guns, not even just for the price :)
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curtism1234 wrote:My family has owned 3 ruger handguns and they have all been turds.

If I was shooting high volume, I'd probably go with a ruger. If you're not shooting it a whole lot, I'd get a Pietta. I think Cabelas has 100 dollars off right now too.
Uberti is still good but their machinery is not near as new as the Pietta guns.
Ubertis are indeed good values for their price, but you are never going to get the reliability and ruggedness you get in a Ruger.

I also get the impression anything you don't own or endorse are turds or junk. Have you owned a Vaquero? Ruger is tried and true brand in the SASS community and I know dozens of people that only use Vaqueros in Cowboy Action Shooting.
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atxgunguy wrote: I also get the impression anything you don't own or endorse are turds or junk. Have you owned a Vaquero? Ruger is tried and true brand in the SASS community and I know dozens of people that only use Vaqueros in Cowboy Action Shooting.
No. I own a fixed sight Single Six I bought new 3-4 years ago which had to be sent back to the company because the cylinder would not turn right out of the box. In addition, they had to turn the barrel because it shot so far to the left. I'm still not thrilled with the 4" benchrest groups which Ruger calls acceptable.
My dad had problems with his vintage Single Six (though it is very accurate) and my Mark II has never worked properly despite going back to ruger (though it is accurate as well...when the sights stay put).

I do agree, the Ruger is a workhorse if you're shooting thousands and thousands of rounds a year because the materials used are superior.

If you're shooting a few boxes of shells, I believe the Italian guns are perfectly fine as long as you inspect them before purchase.

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I would like one of these in stainless, with a 7.5 inch barrel, in 45 Colt so that I don't have to shoot my real Colt. It appears, however, that Ruger is not making these. But I'm so there if they do start making them again.
Since I've taken up reloading, I'm finding myself in the most pleasing situation of having more 45 Colt than I can shoot.
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I have a Ruger Vaquero in .45LC and I love it, a 4 5/8 stainless one with wood grips. There are pics in the porn thread. My funnest handgun. Since I reload, I can cut the cost of the expensive rounds. I own two other Rugers and all three are excellent.

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I have owned a Blackhawk for many years. In fact when I bought it I'll bet coitus ( I like to pronounce his name with a New Joisy accent ) was still dangling between his daddies thighs. I like the Blackhawk and I'm in good company, the finest gunsmiths in the country use them for the canvas when they produce their masterpieces. By the way there is no such thing as an "old vaquero", there is the vaquero, new vaquero and bisley vaquero.
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I own several Rugers and I love them. By "several" I mean something over a dozen. Most handguns come off the factory floor a little rough but Rugers tend to be the easiest to polish and tune into a tack driver. They are also among the very strongest on the market. If I were relegated to one handgun, it would be a .44 Mag in either a Ruger Super Blackhawk or a Ruger RedHawk with either a 4" or 5" barrel.

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