Just one Blackhawk

[Bill in Oregon]

If y'all could have just one, what would you choose?
I think I know how some will answer.

[Walt]

Perish the thought but I believe I would choose my blued steel 5 1/2" Bisley in .45 Colt.

[Bill in Oregon]

Thanks Walt. I have been going through the calibers in my mind, and barrel lengths as well. I like the looks of the Bisley, but never shot any of the ones I had side-by side with the same load in a Blackhawk with conventional grip. My hands are medium size and the Bisley may be just beyond optimal for me. I much prefer blued to stainless. I am leaning toward a .45 Colt with 5 1/2-inch barrel as well.

[GunnyMack]

Well, I have to say my 41, 4⁵/⁸. Why that particular one? Because I already own it.

I had a 7.5 SBH in 44 mag, between the squared off trigger guard and the obnoxious recoil of full house I traded for a K22. The SBH became a 22K-hornet.

[Walt]

Will, how do you like that K-Hornet?

[JimT]

Pick one? I can't do it! Sorry.

[Tycer]

The Buckeye 32-20 / 32 H&R convertible.

[Griff]

If y'all could have just one, what would you choose?
I think I know how some will answer.

I suppose I would opt for the 4-5/8" .357 3-screw I had at one time. Traded it off for a .30-30 Marlin, which I gifted my dad, who in turn traded that off to my cousin in exchange for Ruger 10-22, which he left to my son. I don't suppose one could trade a 10-22 straight up for a 3-screw Blackhawk?

[jeepnik]

Stainless, 4 5/8”, 45 colt/45 acp.

Stainless because I like the look but also my hands con corrode blued steel in a heartbeat.

4 5/8” because they feel better in my hand than longer barrels. In preferred cross draw holster it’s quick and easy to bring to bear on a target

45 colt / 45acp. Because well, it’s 45 caliber.

[LeverGunner]

I do only have one, a New Model Flattop in 44 Special. (I do have a Single Six in 22 LR/Magnum.)



I suppose if I had to choose another one, say... in a different caliber, I'd go with the 4 5/8" 357 Magnum. I like more bore, but 357 Magnum is a great reloaders cartridge. It has a huge plethora of bullets, data, and moulds available, and of course, a rich history. I would love to take larger game with my handgun, but whitetail deer is the largest I have a chance at normally. There is a small chance for black bear, and I'd make 357 Magnum work.

[GunnyMack]

Will, how do you like that K-Hornet?

It's not mine, the guy I traded with turned it into the K. I've lost touch with most of my classmates.

[2ndovc]

Easy one for me.

The Bowen .44 Magnum. Second place is a stainless .45 Colt/ ACP Bisley.

jb:)

[GunnyMack]

Of course I will never give up my Single Six 44 special!!!

[Rockrat]

Would be close between my stainless 357/9mm convertable 6.5" or my 5.5" blued 45acp/45 colt. Do I have to include my SBH?? If so, then I would take it!!

[Bill in Oregon]

Jason, I never ever get tired of seeing that Bowen masterpiece.
Here is a sort of "sub question":
Of the four main Blackhawk/SBH calibers, .357, .41, .44 Special/Magnum and .45 Colt, which if any, is the least likely to have cylinder throat/bore dimension issues? Seems I hear this waxes and wanes. Some blame using gang reamers for the cylinders and letting them them wear too much before replacing, but I have no idea if that's the truth.

[Walt]

Bill, I've had to ream all of them. I have not found anyone who sold a .41 throat reamer so I have done those carefully with a split mandrel and emery cloth.

[GunnyMack]

I haven't even thought about the throats on my 41, just don't shoot it enough to be bothered. I spend most of my time with a scattergun!

[Pat C]

A short barreled 38 WCF old model with bone charcoal frame,hammer gate. On the list of to do's.

[Scott Tschirhart]

Bowen.44 Special conversion on a 3 screw.

[Rube Burrows]

Man, that is a good question. I really enjoy my 5.5" Bisley flattop Blackhawk in .44spl.

That said, I love 45 Colt more than 44 special so I would pick my Blackhawk 45 that I am currently in the process of building. It has been a great revolver for many years and now with its new face lift I guess it can go on for many more years.

[JimT]

I am heading to CSA in a couple weeks. My problem is deciding whether to take 2 or 3 or 4 Blackhawks.

[Bill in Oregon]

Rube, I sure love your slick-up of that .45 Colt. Who did the case hardening? Gorgeous grips!

[OldWin]

Easy one for me.

The Bowen .44 Magnum. Second place is a stainless .45 Colt/ ACP Bisley.

jb:)

Yes....this one!
Until then, my 4.625" .357 Flat Top from the other thread.
I also have a 3 screw SB candidate for the "Jason Treatment", I just haven't got off my butt and had it done.

[horsesoldier03]

The only Blackhawk I have. It was nothing impressive when I got it, but we got that fixed so I will let it slide.

[AJMD429]

The Buckeye 32-20 / 32 H&R convertible.

Me too I think, although my Super Blackhawk was my first centerfire revolver so I do have a sentimental attachment to it ...

[JBowen]

I would choose my 50th Anniversary .357 Flat top 4 5/8" from my small collection. But I really need a Flat top .45 like Rube's!


JBowen

[44shooter]

Make mine a stainless Bisley with a 5.5 inch barrel in 44 mag

[Sarge]

A blue, 4 5/8" 45Colt/ACP convertible.

[Walt]

Hey, Horsesoldier, that Jeff Ault is a mighty fine shooter. Great looking gun, too! Thanks for the picture.

[Ysabel Kid]

I am heading to CSA in a couple weeks. My problem is deciding whether to take 2 or 3 or 4 Blackhawks.

Good problem to have!

I have a special place in my heart for my 3-screw Super Blackhawk. But for a "Blackhawk", I'd go with my flat-top .357 magnum.

[Walt]

YK, I have a three screw SBH as well, born date 1973. It really is a nice gun!

I'm a little confused about three screw supers with recessed chambers. Apparently some had them, mine doesn't.

[lonesome dave]

my magna ported predator 44mag

[Streetstar]

7.5” new model Blackhawk - stainless in .45 colt

A revolver that can do almost anything in my eyes - and under any conditions

[LeverGunner]

The only Blackhawk I have. It was nothing impressive when I got it, but we got that fixed so I will let it slide.

Very nice, thanks for sharing.

[horsesoldier03]

Hey, Horsesoldier, that Jeff Ault is a mighty fine shooter. Great looking gun, too! Thanks for the picture.

Jeff is indeed a fine shot. I have come close but I have not obtained that group. The smooth action on it is even better than the group. If anyone is ever on the fence about sending him a gun, you will not be sorry. When I got this, my rear sight was sticking out over the right edge of the frame and it was at best a 4-5" group at 10-15 yrds.

[horsesoldier03]

Man, that is a good question. I really enjoy my 5.5" Bisley flattop Blackhawk in .44spl.

That said, I love 45 Colt more than 44 special so I would pick my Blackhawk 45 that I am currently in the process of building. It has been a great revolver for many years and now with its new face lift I guess it can go on for many more years.

Very nice Rube. Who/where did you have the CC hardening?

[Turdyturdy]

Buckeye 38-40/10mm

[Rube Burrows]

Rube, I sure love your slick-up of that .45 Colt. Who did the case hardening? Gorgeous grips!

Thanks. GTSCustomizing in Wyoming did the finish work. Case Color Hardening and Bluing.
Wrenegade Grips did the Maple Burl grips.

[Rube Burrows]

Man, that is a good question. I really enjoy my 5.5" Bisley flattop Blackhawk in .44spl.

That said, I love 45 Colt more than 44 special so I would pick my Blackhawk 45 that I am currently in the process of building. It has been a great revolver for many years and now with its new face lift I guess it can go on for many more years.

Very nice Rube. Who/where did you have the CC hardening?

Thanks. GTScustomizing did the CCH and the bluing.

[Rube Burrows]

The only Blackhawk I have. It was nothing impressive when I got it, but we got that fixed so I will let it slide.

Very nice.

[Oldncrusty]

Another vote for the 4 5/8" .45 Convertible. You won't be undergunned, (.45 Colt) and you can find ammo anywhere (ACP).

[piller]

Another vote for the .45 Colt/.45 ACP dual cylinder 4 5/8ths version. Mild to Wild.

[Scott Tschirhart]

But I may be changing my mind. The more I shoot this old flattop the better I like it.

[Bill in Oregon]

Nice, Scott, and one of very few Rugers I have seen without drag marks on the cylinder!

[hfcable]

this would be the one, if i could only have one blackhawk:







dual cylinder: 45 colt and 45 acp

[Scott Tschirhart]

Nice!

[Bill in Oregon]

Harold: Very nice indeed!

[Walt]

Very nice indeed....and I love the grip. Nicely done!

[Ysabel Kid]

Ooh... dragoon trigger guard too. Me likey!

[hfcable]

i think it goes back to around year 2000...... done by Gary Reeder....very smooth and accurate