RUGER BLACKHAWK vs. VAQUERO in 45 COLT

ENBLOC

April 02, 2011 04:47

I've become somewhat interested in the 45 Colt. Only have brass & dies at this point. I see where there are "hotter" loads allowable for the Blackhawk and wondered if the Vaquero can handle these as well? There seem to be alot of different manufacturers in 45 Colt. Any suggestions are welcomed as to pros/cons of certain brands to look at or stay away from. Any pet load info?
Thanks,
ENBLOC

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  longspur rider

  April 02, 2011 06:22

  The old Vaquero can handle the hotter loads but not the New Vaquero.

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  gskyhawk

  April 02, 2011 07:41

  if the Ruger is marked Vaquero then it is the same frame as the New Model Blackhawk and can handle the same loads
  
  if its marked NEW VAQUERO , then its made on the newer small frame and will NOT handle the hot loads
  
  all the older full size framed Vaquero where discontinued in 2005 and thats when Ruger came out with the NEW VAQUERO in the smaller frame to make the cowboy shooters happy [:(]

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  duckhunter

  April 02, 2011 10:11

  New models will have a 3 digit pre-fix serial number.

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