Question Taylor 1873 vs Ruger Blackhawk New Model in 45 Colt

[guncurious]

I have one of the 1873 variants in 45 colt and enjoy it a lot. The other day I saw a mid-80s manufactured Blackhawk New Model in 45 colt in what looks like great condition for about $425. It got me thinking - aside from the transfer bar so you could safely have 6 in the cylinder what are the advantages of the Blackhawk? I believe the sights are better / adjustable. Anything else? Are they safer for higher pressure loads? Do I need another single action 45 colt revolver?

 

[Funjeff]

If you find another model in this condition, buy it. Don't think about it, buy it.

 

[H. Bowman]

I shoot my 1873 Buntline fairly often, but not as much as my Blackhawk. I'd probably grab it.

 

[guncurious]

If you find another model in this condition, buy it. Don't think about it, buy it.

That lools purdy. The one I saw was blued without a conversation barrel. Maybe I'll go back for it.

 

[tedster]

That lools purdy. The one I saw was blued without a conversation barrel. Maybe I'll go back for it.

What kind of 'conversation' did you have with the barrel?
I suppose you mean conversion ... barrel or cylinder?

 

[Funjeff]

Mine is a factory 45lc/45acp.

 

[guncurious]

What kind of 'conversation' did you have with the barrel?
I suppose you mean conversion ... barrel or cylinder?

Ugh, wow, yeah... apparently I started typing WAY too early this morning. Conversion cylinder.

 

[tedster]

Ugh, wow, yeah... apparently I started typing WAY too early this morning. Conversion cylinder.

I know the feeling.

 

[sugarfoot57]

First post on CAguns here. I know the Blackhawks as well as the Vaqueros can take proof loads that would possibly blow up an Italian copy. They'll last a lifetime and hold it's value. As far as if you should buy another .45 Colt revolver only you can answer that, but for $425.00 in great condition that would be an easy question to answer. I had a 357 Blackhawk many years ago and sold it. I now deeply regret doing that.

 

[guncurious]

As far as if you should buy another .45 Colt revolver only you can answer that, but for $425.00 in great condition that would be an easy question to answer. I had a 357 Blackhawk many years ago and sold it. I now deeply regret doing that.

Oh, I bought it. It's ready to pick up I just have to get to the LGS to take it home!

 

[TheFlashG]

100% the Ruger Blackhawk!
Years ago I bought one of the stainless models with the ivory grip - a convertible with the 2 cylinders (45LC/45ACP).
Love that revolver!

 

[H. Bowman]

I should start looking for an acp cylinder for one of my 45 Colts. I've got a buuunncchh of 255g 45 acp loaded and rarely shoot it except out of an AR.

 

[CZR38Super]

Let's see some pics man. In the mean time here are a couple of mine.

 

[CZR38Super]

Both are flat tops. The top 1 is a .41mag and the right one a .44spl.