Got a new Ruger Blackhawk in .357/.38 Spec

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DavidB2

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Today I changed my mind for the um-tenth time on my next revolver. I had looked at getting an SAA clone. However, after handling an Outlaw and a couple of other Uberti pistols at the local gun store; I decided to get a Ruger Blackhawk in .357 with the 4 5/8 barrel. It was a great deal at $440.00. The Blackhawk was just better quality than the Uberti models; and can shoot a greater variety of ammo.

I really wanted to get a .45 LC (and will in the future); but the cost and availability of .45 LC ammo is rediculous. If I find it at local stores; it is almost $45.00 to $50.00 a box; but most of the time; I can't find it. However, .357 is about $28.00 and .38 special is around $22.00-$24.00 and is available most places.

I am not looking to shoot hot loads in the .357 due to recoil on a short barrel pistol. What is the softest .357 round?
 
The .357 Blackhawk is one of my all time favorites, it will shoot anything you send through it. I think the 4 5/8" is perfect, not short. Recoil on the hot and sassy stuff isn't bad in my opinion.
 
The Winchester USA 110 JHP is softer than most magnum rounds, but I would just buy some .38 spl for practice.
I owned a convertible 357/9mm Blackhawk and it always seemed to me that the standard Blackhawk grip reduces felt recoil better than any other single action, including my F/A 97 and the Ruger Bisley grips, even though they are lighter.
Combine that with a very rugged design and you have a very nice gun, congrats!
 
Davidb2, you made the right choose for your situation (you don't reload). You can get a lot of practice in with .38/357 at a much lower cost. You can always move up to the .45 Colt at a later date.
 
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