**UPDATE**How about a Ruger "Combat" Vaquero
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**UPDATE**How about a Ruger "Combat" Vaquero
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.
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.
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Heavens. At least he didn't say 'tactical'.
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Would love it!
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I like the scalloped recoil shield. That lanyard ring turns me on!!!! Right now that is a GREAT price, too!!!!!!!!!!!
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I like that a lot......unique and well done.
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That is one fantastic looking pistol. Don't expect it'll go for anything remotely close to that price!
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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.
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.
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Re: How about a Ruger "Combat" Vaquero
I LOVE THOSE SIGHTS. I would add a round butt and call it good.
Nice revolver.
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Nice revolver.
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Sweet! I had a Blackhawk that had been done up similar to that many years ago. It was in 44 mag though.
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That is a most excellent mod. Still think I'd prefer it in .357, but what tha heck.
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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.
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pretty cool --- still only $425 ! (oops , ends May 13 --- price will triple by then )
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It's a single action - no half moon clips needed.mikld wrote: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.
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mikld wrote: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.
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me too! have long thought such a rig would be near perfect.
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Just an fyi, Mark has posted the description.
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all i can say is wow... :)
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I ducked out of that one about $200 ago.
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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.
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I like it!
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