Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk
by Sarge 
, Central Misery, Saturday, July 05, 2014, 14:29 (3736 days ago)
today and they sure got the grip frame right. The one I looked at was a used gun, a flattop with 4 3/4" barrel and black checkered grips. Gun was used, as new but had no box with it.
I know Ruger offered some small-frame flattop 45 convertibles, but I hadn't seen one with the black grips and no spare cylinder. Would appreciate your input, as well as any experience with this particular model, and thank you all in advance.
Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk
NOT TO ADD TO THE CONFUSION BUT RUGER'S OFFICAL MEASUREMENT IS 4-5/8"; THEY ARE ALSO MEDIUM FRAMES NOT SMALL FRAMES. THE GRIP FRAME SHOULD BE VIRTUALLY IDENTICAL TO THE COLT SAA/EARLY RUGER FLAT-TOP BLACKHAWKS.
Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk
by Sarge , Central Misery, Saturday, July 05, 2014, 17:01 (3736 days ago) @ SIXGUNNER
Thank you sir and yes I did misspeak with the 'small frame' comment. In offhand shooting I've always had to kink my wrist a little with New Models, just to get the sights to line up. With a Colt SAA or dead copy, the sights seem to just fall under my eye. Anyhow this late production Flat Top sure impressed with its handling qualities.
Handled a late-model 357 frame, Ruger 45 Blackhawk
I bought one of the Flattop 45s as soon as I could get my hands on one. It has proven to be the best Ruger SA (fit, finish and dimensions) I have ever owned. The charge holes are minimum spec with .452 throats. It shoots and handles very, very well. Iinstalled a SBH hammer and some Texas mesquite grips. Mine is going nowhere. ![[image]](images/uploaded/2014070615215153b9698fb0710.jpg)