Bought a Blackhawk .357 magnum

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Used, but looks like its in decent shape. I'll have the inside inspected by a gunsmith before shooting it, but it looks like its in good condition, and the cylinder felt reasonably tight. I don't know enough about the inner details to inspect the gun myself though. Its a .357 magnum with a 6.5" barrel. Although I like the looks of the Vaquero much better, I like the usefulness of the Blackhawk as well (adjustable sights gives me more flexibility).
 
Congratulations. I have owned one for years, and have shot it extensively. I seldom shoot mine anymore; for no good reason. But, I consider it a must have. This is definitely one of the guns that I would buy tomorrow if I didn't have one now.
 
This was the first USED gun I ever purchased. I always bought NEW only guns before this, so I am a little nervous in a way. It looked very nice and felt nice (had aftermarket grips too), but is there anything I should have looked at in a used Blackhawk? Any weak areas if shot with heavy hunting loads? I know the Blackhawk is a strong design, but I'd appreciate feedback anyhow. I hope I'm just being paranoid and it shoots fine. ;)
 
^I think I'll want a second one (single action) soon too. Perhaps next time I'll get a Vaquero.
 
Nice choice CZ, just recently picked up a 357 Blackhawk and 2 days ago added a 45 colt vaquero. Both seem to be great shooters.:)
 

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Good move. The Blackhawk is great sixgun. It's bull strong with a long cylinder to handle long heavy bullets. The 6 1/2" barrel is ideal and adjustable sights are very handy considering the wide range of loads the gun can use. Congrat on a good choice.
 
I'll post a report of how it shoots when I pick it up. Dreaded 10 day waiting period, in Granola State! :mad:
 
nice gun

.357 Blackhawk was my first gun. Still have it, but don't shoot it enough...

CZ_, you know we don't live in the PRK for the guns, we're here for the cheese. Just like it says on the commercials... :p

Jeff
 
"weak areas"

CZ, The barrel throat is where to look for lots of magnum load erosion. I would have checked the cylinder gap too, but that could as easily be excessive on a new gun. On the barrel/cylinder gap I wouldn't personally want one over .006".

You just bought one of the toughest guns on the planet and one of the most comfortable .357s to shoot. It is my favorite .357 and I like them more than the S&W M28 and M27s just because the single action is more comfortable for me to shoot--it doesn't hammer the web of my hand like a DA does.

Even in a worst case scenario where someone fired 10,000 125 gr. factory JHPs and eroded your forcing cone, it is a fairly simple job on a single action to set the barrel back a thread, shorten it from the rear, and cut a new cone. Then you are ready for 100K rounds of softer loads.
 
Shot the Blackhawk today.

Since it was used, the original box and instructions did not come with the gun, nor did the original grips. I'm going to contact Ruger and see if they can at least supply the owners manual. I'm also going to ask them if they can sell me the original grips.

Anyway, it shot great and the aftermarket rubber grip had a nice feel. I'm very happy with this purchase.
 
I have 3 Blackhawks and like them all,
have owned more and probably will have
a few more if I run up on a good deal.
Tuff Guns !
 
I love it, too. .357 feels like a .22, and you sometimes wonder if .38's have actually gone off or if there was just a slight breeze. Great choice.
 
I'm definititely getting another Blackhawk. Maybe next one will be a .357 magnum 4 5/8th inch, or a .45 Colt with 5.5 inch barrel. Either way, it will be stainless steel.
 
My first personally owned centerfire revo was a 357 Blackhawk, with a 6-1/2" barrel. Cried like a baby for about 2 weeks when it was stolen.......:(
 
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