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    Quote Originally Posted by That Guy View Post

    By the by, have you seen Ruger's video series on the defensive use of single action revolvers? What do you think about it?
    Quote Originally Posted by Sidheshooter View Post
    Got back to the desktop too late to edit, but here we go anyways.


    LINKS:

    ammo ideas:
    158 rn flat point plated from freedom (the reman has worked fine for me, as has the "new" I get whatever is in stock...)
    https://www.freedommunitions.com/amm...hmt_caliber=84

    WWB 130 fmj (admittedly, I am more interested in this for my j-frames, but it'll work in the BH, and can be found almost anywhere)
    https://www.sgammo.com/product/38-sp...ammo-usa38spvp

    the fiocchi version seems a bit more refined, IMHO
    https://www.sgammo.com/product/38-sp...mo-fiocchi-38a

    For half-way affordable .357 full roll-on fun recoil grins, I've gotten some use out of this PMC stuff (not typically a fan of PMC, eg. their powder-puff version of 115gr 9mm fmj, but this cheap .357 is pretty good. I especially like it in my Henry .357 lever: hitting a steel plate, soup can, or old bowling pin at 50 yards will make one believe that they are shooting something much bigger than a .357; these things hammer right along out of a long lever gun... for the inner redneck in you)

    https://www.sgammo.com/product/357-m...oint-ammo-357a

    For "carry" (Note big quotes, hereby to be envisioned with "bunny rabbit fingers in the air" whilst reading. "Carry," for me, is limited easy woods trail hiking, or to and from the range...so I probably "carry" the BH weekly, because I live close to my membership range...), I like the way this load shoots, as it is a perfect match for the BH's bulk and inherent accuracy. This may sound odd, but the way these rounds plunk into each of the big cylinder's chambers is refined and musical; it just has an ineffable feel of old-world quality to the experience. I know that sounds odd, but until you try it...

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/10...heck-box-of-20

    ^^^That's a hot load, by .38 standards. Plenty of muzzle flip in a k-frame; easy going in the Blackhawk.

    For fun, with a side of safety, check out Il Ling New's GS/Ruger stuff, excerpted below:

    intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoW7VUZtn-E



    Here's that decocking clip (I vastly prefer method #2):

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfH815tBBCQ



    This is an entertaining watch, and I prefer his reloading method, for whatever that is worth:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUt_hy5yCw0



    lastly, the namesake:





    Bill Ruger evidently liked the old Stutz cars, and even made his own parts to hot rod a couple of them. That's where the "bearcat" came from, as well. Check this out:

    http://revivaler.com/1931-stutz-dv-3...a-by-rollston/

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    Hillbilly Elitist Malamute's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by That Guy View Post
    I don't know exactly why, but for some reason I find the topic of the most efficient ways to use older, obsolete guns interesting. I feel we should keep things like this documented, so the knowledge doesn't get lost.

    By the by, have you seen Ruger's video series on the defensive use of single action revolvers? What do you think about it?
    I find the study of efficient use interesting for a number of reasons, partly because I simply like them a lot, and use them a lot. They are practical field and daily use guns that are easy to use and shoot well, particularly in larger calibers. SA revolvers are the softest shooting guns for a given caliber or power range, at least for me. Lever action rifles are the easiest carrying in hand for general field use for me. No, not the most advanced/accurate/whatever, just the easiest to use and carry, and adequate for the uses I put them to.


    Quote Originally Posted by awp_101 View Post
    I vaguely remember that. Didn’t he run the air line down his sleeve?
    Its possible, I dont recall that part, I think he was working on a small reservoir in the grip or under the barrel when i was aware of it, but he seems to have dropped off the radar. He was also into the (hexagon?) tube sight cover promoted by I believe a gunsmith sort of guy in Az that I was aware of in the 80s. Eccentric seems to describe many of his (gunsmith/leather maker) ideas. Nothing wrong with eccentric per se, but few of his ideas panned out in real use. He was by his account training the local SO people in the advanced concept of shooting long guns with the butt under the armpit. Much superior to normal use on the shoulder. It may be one of lost secrets, lost in time again.


    Edit: I have seen most or all of the vids mentioned. I dont recall any of it jumping out at me as catching my attention, either as great practice or a great improvement. That may also be me and my old school habits. I started out on pre-New Model Rugers and Colts with half cock to free the cylinder to load/unload etc, with little trepidation (and no NDs) for handling the hammer or trigger in operating the loading and unloading of the gun. Some of it may be good ideas for newer shooters. Id have to look at them again when i have time and give them some more thought.
    Last edited by Malamute; 08-05-2018 at 01:52 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Malamute View Post
    Picture showing aftermarket crescent and bullseye ejector rod ends.

    Attachment 28733
    Who makes the aftermarket ejector rods? Does anyone make a full length ejector rod & housing for a 5 1/2" barreled Blackhawk?

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    Hillbilly Elitist Malamute's Avatar
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    The ones that were most common in the past and that I used several of were these

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/54...ion-blue-steel

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/35...-16-blue-steel

    They also had the bullseye type rods and cam cut housings. All seem to have dried up. I used one Uberti bullseye type rod and button before, they may be a workable option now. Looks like Story is also making some parts.

    Just did another search, looks like this may be some current options for rods and housings. https://www.midwayusa.com/s?targetLo...ItemsPerPage=0

    I found a few of the parts somewhere online by just searching for the parts descriptions and brand and found individuals that had parts for sale. Next option is getting Uberti ejector rods and heads, some were two piece in the past.

    As for an ejector for a 5 1/2" gun, do you mean the full length of the barrel? Ive not heard of any longer ones, all barrel lengths used the same basic ejectors and housings other than the super short guns, though the guns chambered in the 357 Maximum and the 10 1/2" Super Blackhawks had longer rods and housings. Ive not heard of them being used on other guns. It may be possible to use one with some gunsmithing. A new stud or hole would have to be made, whichever the housing was made for. There were some Rugers with a flanged boss set in the barrel with protruding female threaded part, and most later Rugers just had a hole tapped into the barrel with a fat screw holding the housing on. If locating replacement housings, the size they mention has to do with if its a stud or screw type. I dont know the date of the change. Youd just have to take yours off and look.

    The Colts and earlier Ruger larger caliber centerfires had the stud type, its deemed more secure by those shooting large caliber stuff, but Ruger has gone to all screw type, and I havent heard of problems with most normal chamberings. The stud was a small flanged piece, an end mill spot was made in the barrel, the stud set then peened in place. It had a protruding part the housing slipped over, then the screw secured it. At this point most may never see one, but if someone has such a gun, they need to know the difference for ordering correct parts. The parts descriptions probably give enough info to know which you need.
    Last edited by Malamute; 08-07-2018 at 11:37 AM.

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    Thanks for the help & info Malamute!

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    Thank you all for this wonderful thread. Jumping in to SA Blackhawk world next week.

    Need to figure out leather for range and hiking use? Doesn’t need to be fancy, but I know next to nothing.

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