**UPDATE**How about a Ruger "Combat" Vaquero

[jdad]

I'm not a real big Ruger fan, but this is one nice, custom, revolver I wouldn't mind owning. I hope Mark gets the description posted fairly soon.

http://www.gunauction.com/buy/11042998/ ... ra-quality!

5/5/12 I stopped over at the "Dog's" house and got to handle it. If Ruger would ever produce something of this quality, even with a 50% premium, they would sell a ton. The sights are a HUGE plus and the in your hand it has "balance" that is amazingly perfect. Unfortunately this will probably double in price, from where it is now.

[wecsoger]

Heavens. At least he didn't say 'tactical'.

[madman4570]

Would love it!

[Paladin]

Nice looking firearm.

[Hobie]

I like the scalloped recoil shield. That lanyard ring turns me on!!!! Right now that is a GREAT price, too!!!!!!!!!!!

[C. Cash]

I like that a lot......unique and well done.

[olyinaz]

That is one fantastic looking pistol. Don't expect it'll go for anything remotely close to that price!

Oly

[gak]

Bowen used to have on his website under "projects" or some such--but I could not find just now--a description of his concept. He said he wasn't sure of the viability (market) and at the time was not specifically adding to his catalog, but it ws an interesting exercise. A few years ago he wondered--almost on a lark--about the idea of a "combat Vaquero." This was pre Montado, but was Sheriff length and low hamered (Bisley) and basically foretold that gun pretty closely. Although other than a just-so action job my .357 Montado doesn't have Bowen's added custom features--scalloping, sights, etc, it inspired me to get my Montado in the first place and soon order his ring (installation--by local smith--not for novices, largely becuse of the internal cramped quarters with the lock).


My idea of "combat" in this case was as a great trail and fishing companion which it's acquitted itself very well as....but I wouldn't be opposed to carrying it for SD if the need arose.

[soon 2 retire]

Hamilton Bowen is an artist.




Bob on Friday Harbor

[Mac in Mo]

I LOVE THOSE SIGHTS. I would add a round butt and call it good.
Nice revolver.

Kevin

[wolfdog]

Sweet! I had a Blackhawk that had been done up similar to that many years ago. It was in 44 mag though.

[Old Ironsights]

That is a most excellent mod. Still think I'd prefer it in .357, but what tha heck.

[mikld]

I want it! But I wish there were more of a description. What was done to the innards, are half moon clips needed for the ACP or is the extra cylinder chambered for 45 ACP, etc.

[Streetstar]

pretty cool --- still only $425 ! (oops , ends May 13 --- price will triple by then )

[olyinaz]

I want it! But I wish there were more of a description. What was done to the innards, are half moon clips needed for the ACP or is the extra cylinder chambered for 45 ACP, etc.

It's a single action - no half moon clips needed.

Oly

[jdad]

I want it! But I wish there were more of a description. What was done to the innards, are half moon clips needed for the ACP or is the extra cylinder chambered for 45 ACP, etc.

Don't worry, Mark will post a highly detailed description by the weekend. I'm actually thinking about calling and going over to his house and seeing it in person....it's really growing on me.

[hfcable]

me too! have long thought such a rig would be near perfect.

[jdad]

Just an fyi, Mark has posted the description.

[1894c]

all i can say is wow... :)

[Old Savage]

I ducked out of that one about $200 ago.

[1894cfan]

After picking up a brand new .357 New Vaquero and shoe-horning a Power Custom hammer/trigger kit in and new Altamont grips, it'll do me for a home defense hand gun. New sights look good though.

[rjohns94]

I like it!