Had a chat with our western region Ruger sales rep today, re: revolver ideas

[Malamute]

The clements version of this is high on my want list.

Both of those would have my attention. I'm looking at 4 5/8 357/9mm right now.

Would the single six frame carry 6 rounds?

Clements can squeeze 6 .38 spec in. ETA: they already do 7 rounds of .327 Fed mag, so...?

A 5-shot plow handle .357 on the single-six frame is an enthusiast gun... way enthusiast. I think it’s safe to paint @Malamute with that brush. Hell, me too—I’d dig it, but a smaller version of the .45acp Vaquero I just bought is probably an easier sell to brass and shareholders. JMO.

The one I saw was built by Linebaugh. I believe he said it was a concern to try to fit all the rims in on a 6 shot, but apparently its been done. I dont recall if he had other concerns, this was maybe 25 years ago. The primary downside, youd have as much in a cute little 38 or whatever single six size gun as a 500, it takes about the same amount of work. Id be tickled with a genuine Colt SAA in 357 as a fun shooter and carry gun. I saw one at a small cowboy shoot years ago in Az, the lady that had it said someone slicked it up. As i was admiring it, she asked if i wanted to shoot it, and handed me a 100 rd box of shells and said to use them up, there were plenty more at home. Youd still have far less money in it than a custom Ruger 38/9/38super or whatever. For some reason, reading that "Colt's Pt FA Mfg Co Hartford Ct USA" on top of the barrel still tickles me.




Having said all that, the old early 1950s 3 screw Rugers when they made the 357 on the smallest frame they did at the time was a very sweet handling gun, not as bulky and heavy for caliber like the full size blackhawks can be. I dont know if the flat top 357s of recent vintage have that lighter feel.

[RevolverRob]

This reminded me of the Ruger Single-Six in .32-20 that Bowen did - http://bowenclassicarms.com/workshop...RugerSingleSix I can't imagine a better handling gun than that in the small frame.

[Totem Polar]

Having said all that, the old early 1950s 3 screw Rugers when they made the 357 on the smallest frame they did at the time was a very sweet handling gun, not as bulky and heavy for caliber like the full size blackhawks can be. I dont know if the flat top 357s of recent vintage have that lighter feel.

My dad has one of the old flattop .357 Blackhawks, and I have the 50th anniversary, which is indeed built on the old frame size. The new "flattop" seems to be just the tiniest bit stockier in the barrel and frame by comparison to the old gun, but it's close, and definitely on the smaller frame, like the smaller Vaquero. The 50th anniversary is also the best stock Ruger SA wheelie trigger that I've felt; mine is very nice. Word is that the shop touched up the 50th anniversary guns before they went out the door. I'd believe it.

[Hambo]

This reminded me of the Ruger Single-Six in .32-20 that Bowen did - http://bowenclassicarms.com/workshop...RugerSingleSix I can't imagine a better handling gun than that in the small frame.

That page defines gun porn and will probably cost me some $. Looking at it the two revolvers I'd like to see from Ruger would be a No. 5 and a .327 Single Six.

ETA-Lipsey's has the .327.

[RevolverRob]

That page defines gun porn and will probably cost me some $. Looking at it the two revolvers I'd like to see from Ruger would be a No. 5 and a .327 Single Six.

ETA-Lipsey's has the .327.

Ruger makes half-a-dozen .327 Mag Single-Six variants all holding seven cartridges “Single Seven”. Which makes more sense than a .32-20 Single Six. Except I have a weird love of .32-20 and not really of .327 Magnum.

[Hambo]

Ruger makes half-a-dozen .327 Mag Single-Six variants all holding seven cartridges “Single Seven”. Which makes more sense than a .32-20 Single Six. Except I have a weird love of .32-20 and not really of .327 Magnum.

The ballistic differences in .32-20, .32 H&R, and .327 don't matter to me, but I'd rather reload a straight wall case.

[HeavyDuty]

...A birdshead, 3.5" "Vaquero" style gun built on the single-six frame, in 9mm. The custom guys like Dave Clements can do it, so why not?

Just sticking it here for posterity; we shall see if anything materializes in the next few years. I won't hold my breath, but I'd totally buy one, because, birdshead SA; 9mm.

Oh, hell yes. I’m very fond of my 5152; a little brother would be welcome.

[Poconnor]

I think a six shot LCR .357 or .38 with a three inch barrel would be a great idea. Big dot front sight, fixes rear, shrouded hammer. I would only want to shoot 38s in it. I also want another run of three inch GP 100s .357 with adj sights. A half lug stainless GP100 in 4 inch and 6 inch would be great. Keep making Blackhawk flattops on the small frame. A 5.5 inch stainless Blackhawk bisley in 44 mag would be appreciated. I also want a 96 leveraction in 22.lr

[Hizzie]

They need a polymer framed Security/Speed Six in 38 for sure. Why have they not copied the Bowen GP44?!? I would love a more reasonable sized SRH. The SRH with trimmed frame and a 4.2” barrel would be perfect.

[RevolverRob]

Why have they not copied the Bowen GP44?!?

I mean they got close with the GP100 in .44 Special - which now comes in both 3" and 5" flavors

https://ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1767.html

https://ruger.com/products/gp100/specSheets/1770.html

That 5" is sexy as hell and I imagine would be fun to shoot with both mild and hot .44 Special loads.

PS: You guys know Nill makes grips for Redhawks, right? Best grips out there for the Redhawk, bar-none. Really transform that gun into something that doesn't suck so bad (still not as good trigger wise as an SRH or GP though).