Hello,
I was fortunate to find a local dealer who allowed me to shoot a new Ruger Vaquero, 3.75" with the Bird's Head grip. I insisted on this since I had seen several friends who purchased new fixed sighted Rugers that shot way off (windage-wise), some as much as 8" at 25 yards. I won't own a fixed sighted pistol that won't shoot POI=POA, windage-wise...
Anyway, with the gun bedded on a rest at about 15 yards, I shot 2 half dollar sized groups with Federal .45 Colt LHP ammo. The POI was less than a inch from my POA so this is the variability in my eyes. Also, ejection was easy. Happily, I bought the gun. I will slug the cylinder to check the diameter, however with this kind of accuracy I am not that concerned.
What I need is advice on removing the considerable travel/creep from the trigger. Can anyone recommend what modifications will help? Perhaps a gunsmith that can do the work? Also, I also have thoughts of changing the front sight to a configuration similar to my duty carry gun, (.45 Govt. Colt with Novak sights) and opening the rear notch up a bit.
Thank you.
I was fortunate to find a local dealer who allowed me to shoot a new Ruger Vaquero, 3.75" with the Bird's Head grip. I insisted on this since I had seen several friends who purchased new fixed sighted Rugers that shot way off (windage-wise), some as much as 8" at 25 yards. I won't own a fixed sighted pistol that won't shoot POI=POA, windage-wise...
Anyway, with the gun bedded on a rest at about 15 yards, I shot 2 half dollar sized groups with Federal .45 Colt LHP ammo. The POI was less than a inch from my POA so this is the variability in my eyes. Also, ejection was easy. Happily, I bought the gun. I will slug the cylinder to check the diameter, however with this kind of accuracy I am not that concerned.
What I need is advice on removing the considerable travel/creep from the trigger. Can anyone recommend what modifications will help? Perhaps a gunsmith that can do the work? Also, I also have thoughts of changing the front sight to a configuration similar to my duty carry gun, (.45 Govt. Colt with Novak sights) and opening the rear notch up a bit.
Thank you.