My first pistol (which I still have) was a Ruger Super Blackhawk that I purchased in 1990. For years, I assumed the trigger guard was Ruger’s unique style, until I saw a photo of a Walker Colt.
Yeah, the original Blackhawk was a .357, in a Peacemaker sized frame. When the .44 Mag came out, (actually slightly before, as Ruger beat S&W to market on their own cartridge) they initially chambered it in the flattop Blackhawk, too. It wasn't real long before they realized the .44 was a different beast, hotter than they anticipated. They scaled the whole thing up, taking much inspiration from the Walker and Dragoons, to create the Super Blackhawk.
I started Cowboy Action with a pair of 7.5" SBHs, and still prefer the bigger grip, square guard, and especially the extra room behind it.
Two gun Corcoran had a Walker Colt.
Another great write up! Thanks!
My first pistol (which I still have) was a Ruger Super Blackhawk that I purchased in 1990. For years, I assumed the trigger guard was Ruger’s unique style, until I saw a photo of a Walker Colt.
Yeah, the original Blackhawk was a .357, in a Peacemaker sized frame. When the .44 Mag came out, (actually slightly before, as Ruger beat S&W to market on their own cartridge) they initially chambered it in the flattop Blackhawk, too. It wasn't real long before they realized the .44 was a different beast, hotter than they anticipated. They scaled the whole thing up, taking much inspiration from the Walker and Dragoons, to create the Super Blackhawk.
I started Cowboy Action with a pair of 7.5" SBHs, and still prefer the bigger grip, square guard, and especially the extra room behind it.
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Great article, about a very interesting pistol.
"But then his loading lever jammed the cylinder- a common failing in that model-"
Indeed. Just about every other round, with the repro I had.
Great write up! Thanks.
The first word that springs to mind is “unweildy”. I would rather have the user friendly 1911 myself. Although both are eclipsed by the 30 carbine…
I think the weight is about the same with, between the Walker and the M1 carbine. Heaviest pistol meets lightest rifle.