Ruger Blackhawk question
 

I'm considering a Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .41 Mag as a second gun while rifle hunting or personal protection while hiking. Anyone haveexperience with this handgun? I'd like to find out its reliability, durability and characteristics you likeand dislike. Thanks.

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I have a super blackhawk 44 7.5" barrel that I really like. I don't think you would ever come accross an unhappy owner. No disrespect to the .41 as it is an excellent round but you will find .44 mag ammo easier to find.

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how about a .44 mag or .480 ruger? I've read that the .480 punches way more power than the .44, yet kicks less than the .454 casulli. I'm considering a .44 or .480 for down the road backup possibly.

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I have one and it is one of my favorite revolvers. Mine shoots dead on at 25 yards right out of the box. Ruger sells a great holster too. .41 magnum is harder to get, but is my favorite handgun caliber. I use the Federal Fusion bullets and Buffalo Bore for the woods. I say go for it and you will be pleased. SRM out!



EDIT-The front sight is a fixed post. I found if you take 00 steel wool and remove the bluing it is quicker for target acquisition.

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I have a set of 41 Magnum dies in the classifieds. If you need them. Tom.

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I have a .357 and my uncle has a .41 and we both very pleased.

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I bought a.357 in 1967 and had to send it back cause of a Recall

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I had Blackhawk in 41 mag. It was a nice handgun, but for reasons others mentioned, I'd go with a 44 mag. given the choice. The 41 will do just about anything the 44 will, but ammo selection is limited.

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I own two Blackhawks in .41 Mag. I also own a Super Blackhawk in .44 Mag. I far and above perfer shooting the .41 myself. Noticeably less recoil for one thing. I also feel if you can't stop something with the .41, the .44 isn't probably going to do much better. It is true that ammo is more readily available for the .44, but you need to ask yourself just how much ammo are you really going to need? If you intend to shoot a lot, regardless of caliber, then reloading would be the best way to go regardless of choice. JMO......

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I have owned several Blackhawks in 357 and 44 but never 41, and I currently have a stainless 357 and love it. The only drawback that I can think of is weight.

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I have a ruger blackhawk in 44mag scoped looking to put a red dot on it for hunting.

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Here is my RSRH .44mag with a leupold 4X scope

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I have 6 personal 41magnum pistols and on rifle. I also have over 20 Ruger firearms. The 41 is in my opinion one of the most underrated cartridges out there. If you want some load data down the road e-mail me and I will be happy to help you out. You can't go wrong with a Ruger or a 41magnum!

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I have the 41 mag: in the ruger bisley 4 5/8" barrel set up in a cross draw holster excellent shooting firearm and great sidearm when hiking or 4x4 quading way back deep in the woods.I hunted with it and scored on a few deer
with in 50 yards shots :the deer all feel to the 41 Rem: Mag 210 grain soft point bullet

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The 41 Magnum is a great cartridge. But if you are buying factory loads then I would go with the 44 Magnum-strictly because the ammunition will be cheaper. If you reload then I believe the components will be easier to find. however if it is a 41 you want, then by all means go for it.

I would go with the S&W over the Ruger. I have a 329PD, and I believe it is the ultimate trail gun(picture below). The weight is barely over a pound, so carry weight is fantastic. With a heavy load the recoil is a bit stout, but I cast and load my own bullets, so I load them down a bit.

I have owned over a dozen Blackhawk's, including several short barreled one's. IMO the S&W will outshoot the Ruger's(hands down). Again this is my opinion, but I have shot over 100 different Smith's and Ruger's.

For a trail gun, carry weight is paramount. With this S&W you barely know the pistol is there. If you need it in a fast situation, then the double action is definitely an advantage.

The advantage's of the Ruger is less felt recoil(because of weight), and that cowboy feeling. But if you really want that cowboy feeling you will not buy a transfer bar Ruger, you would buy a Colt Single Action, or a S&W Schofield to start with.Tom.

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While I can't say I am the worlds biggest .41 Mag fan, I would say I am a huge fan. And finally life has moved out of my way long enough for me to get one. I just ordered a 6.5" Blackhawk. My only question is according to the Greenhil Formula at a twist rate of 1:20, the "optimum" bullet would need to be 1.26" long. I can't even begin to think what it would weigh. What, if any, seems to be the "sweet spot" as far as bullet weight is concerned?
I will be reloading eventually. That is as soon as someone buys my 30-06 Model 70. The boss has no issues with me buying a handgun or any guin for that matter. BUT only after I sell the ones I don't shoot very often.

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I have owned one for over 20 years and have always handloaded my own ammo and I have found it to be very accurate and easy to shoot. I have taken a real nice Mule deer buck with it at 80 yards as well as an Antelope buck at 40 yards. I think you will find many who will say go with the .44 mag for various reasons, but I think you would be extreamly satisfied witht the Ruger Blackhawk in .41 mag. I also owned the S&W model 57 in .41 mag and it was a delight to shoot as well...