Super Blackhawk vs. Super Redhawk - Ruger Forum
Mar 20, 2011 · The Redhawk is similar in size and weight to the Super Blackhawk but of course, it is double action. It's all a matter of personal preference for either double or single action. If you like double action, for the .44 magnum caliber, I would recommend a …
Blackhawk vs. Super BlackHawk - Ruger Forum
Jul 19, 2011 · Besides the caliber, what is the difference between a .44 Mag stainless Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 4 5/8 barrel and a stainless Blackhawk in .44 special with the same length barrel. I was told the frames are the same, only the hammer, trigger and cylinders are different. True? Are the grip frames the same? I thought Super BH grips were larger ...
Super Blackhawk best years for quality? - Ruger Forum
Oct 30, 2024 · a beating. The Super Blackhawk comes with the ' Dragoon Grip Frame', which has a square backed trigger guard, and is about a half inch longer that the standard Blackhawk XR3 Red Grip Frame, giving a more solid grip for the shooter. But, the Bisley Grip is also longer, and I have found that the Bisley, to my hands, is more controllable,
Blackhawk hammer swap - Ruger Forum
May 16, 2022 · When transfer bars first started being used in Blackhawks and Super Blackhawks (1973), it was pretty common to see them break so Ruger started making transfer bars .020" thicker to prevent breakage. To make the hammer work properly, Ruger cut the bottom step of the hammer deeper so the end result would be the same firing pin protrusion with ...
Difference between Blackhawk and Super? - Ruger Forum
Dec 10, 2011 · Trying to figure out what the difference is between the (New Model) Blackhawk and (New Model) Super Blackhawk. The only thing I can come up with is the Super Blackhawk is .44 MAGNUM. Is that the only difference? I have the Super Blackhawk (SS 10.5" barrel) that I bought second-hand back in 1985...
Frame difference - Ruger Forum
Mar 23, 2018 · The Super Blackhawk has 2 different types of grip frames .... one with a squared trigger guard known as a "Dragoon" (used on longer barreled models), the other is an XR3-RED (used on 4 5/8" and 5 1/2" models) Super Blackhawk grip frames are made of steel. Blued Blackhawk and Single-Six grip frames are made of aluminum alloy.
Super Blackhawk - Ruger Forum
Sep 3, 2016 · Super Blackhawk initially meant a 44 Mag with smooth, non-fluted cyl, low profile wide spur hammer, wide grroved trigger, extra large "Dragoon" grip with square back trigger guard, and was stamped Super Blackhawk on the left side of the frame. SBH Hunters have the same features plus the barrel rib. SBHs are also available with the Bisley grip ...
Blackhawk vs Superblackhawk - Ruger Forum
Aug 15, 2023 · When Ruger first started making single action revolvers, there were two different sized frames .... one for 357 Mag and 41 Mag, and a larger frame for 44 Mag. Ruger started using the exact same larger grip frame on all Blackhawks and Super Blackhawk. As Ruger transitioned to New Models, with exception if the longer 357 Max frame, all cylinder ...
The Super Blackhawk Blew Up - Ruger Forum
May 24, 2015 · Laying on the shooting table was a Ruger Super Blackhawk. The side of the cylinder was blown out and the top strap was stretched enough that the barrel was pointing downward a few degrees. As best I remember we found the piece of the cylinder that blew off, but it was in the 70's so I am not sure. The first thing we wanted to do was unload the gun.
Blackhawk Accuracy - Ruger Forum
Aug 28, 2010 · What would you guys consider to be acceptable accuracy from a benchrested .44 Special Blackhawk (4 5/8 bbl) at 25 yards? I'm in the process of trying to find the handload my Bisley likes the best and haven't been "blown away" with the results so far although a couple of loads do look promising. As always, I appreciate any and all responses.