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Chowder

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Today I sold my Kel Tec PF9, holsters and and a bunch of 9mm ammo so I had cash in my pocket. Then I drove by my LGS to kill some time and shockingly I came home with a new gun :D. A used but good condition Ruger Super blackhawk in .44 mag.



I didn't own a single action revolver so I figured I would get one that meant business haha. It has a couple scuffs on the barrel that I think I can get rid of pretty easy.
 
Congrats on a fine revolver! I have the same gun with a 5 1/2" barrel, mine has a fluted cylinder and that's the only thing I don't like about it! I really like the looks of the unfluted and always have. Enjoy it!
 
Thanks guys I'm sure I'm going to love this revolver! The unfluted cylinder and the older style trigger guard is really what attracted me to this gun. One thing I have to figure out is the proper way to grip this thing. My normal 2 handed grip for semi autos I have been trained to use doesn't feel right. Oh well I'm sure i just need to experiment to get comfortable with it :D.
 
Howdy. You are correct, your normal grip for a DA revolver or a semi auto won't help you much on a SA revolver. Just try to get as much of your strong hand wrapped around the grip as you can get and support that hand with your weak hand. Don't try to physically stop all of the recoil motion. Let it roll back into your hand just a little. With that barrel that gun should be pretty easy to contol with full power loads. If the rear of the triggerguard slaps you on your knuckle you will either have to change your grip or change the gun's grips. If you don't reload you really should think about it. Reloading will allow you to shoot many more rounds from that gun for the same money you'll end up spending on factory loads.
 
Don't try to physically stop all of the recoil motion. Let it roll back into your hand just a little. With that barrel that gun should be pretty easy to contol with full power loads. If the rear of the triggerguard slaps you on your knuckle you will either have to change your grip or change the gun's grips. If you don't reload you really should think about it. Reloading will allow you to shoot many more rounds from that gun for the same money you'll end up spending on factory loads.
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Thanks for the advice. I do plan on reloading eventually I just don't have the space right now do be able to have the set up I want. In less than a year I will be moving and will have much more space so I might start collecting the equipment before I move.
 
Start with some mild 44Mag or some 44Spl loads if you can find 'em. Work out how you're going to grip it. Decide whether you're an "off hand cocker" or a "strong side thumber". Then work your way up the power spectrum.
 
Start with some mild 44Mag or some 44Spl loads if you can find 'em. Work out how you're going to grip it. Decide whether you're an "off hand cocker" or a "strong side thumber". Then work your way up the power spectrum.
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More good advice. I have some 300gr federal that I like out of my marlin but now that I am thinking more those will be a whole new beast in a handgun. Those were pushing 1650 FPS out of my rifle when I borrowed a crono at the range. Ill go look for some lighter loaded 44 mag or specials if i can find them at least until I figure the grip out.

Another thing I learned today about this revolver is that the former owner didn't like to clean it very well. But after letting it soak for a while and some time with a nylon brush and a bore snake this thing looks and feels like new. Can't wait to sling some lead this weekend.
 
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I've owned my Super Blackhawk .44 Mag. sinse 1984.I'm working on my 3'rd 5 gallon pail of cast wheelweights.This Ruger still locks up tight and is very accurate.I love Rugers and own several =Ruger Single Six conv.,Blackhawk 9mm-.357 conv.,Mark #1 target auto,and a SP101 in the mix,just for fun.biker
 
Try different grips that square trigger guard will make you CRY .
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Possible. Left a good cut on my MIL's knuckle the first time she fired a similar one. Changed over to some hand-filling rubber grips and she can shoot it comfortably now.
 
A two handed grip with a single action is a good idea and you use the off hand to cock the hammer for the next shot. Works wells. Check out how the SASS members do it.
 
Try different grips that square trigger guard will make you CRY .
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I am hoping I can find a grip that doesn't, I hate the look of the oversized finger groove grips. I have fairly large hands but skinny fingers so I hope my knuckles don't get bashed haha. I supose shooting with some gloves wouldn't be a big deal. Most of my shooting is done in sub zero weather with gloves anyway.
 
Awesome thanks for the link. I have been thinking I want to add my own custom touch to this gun but don't want something that looks like it doesn't belong on the gun.
 
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