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RUGER BLACKHAWK vs. VAQUERO in 45 COLT

ENBLOCENBLOC Member Posts: 327 ✭✭
edited April 2011 in Ask the Experts
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 riderlongspur rider Member Posts: 2,620 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The old Vaquero can handle the hotter loads but not the New Vaquero.
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  • gskyhawkgskyhawk Member Posts: 4,773
    edited November -1
    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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  • duckhunterduckhunter Member Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    New models will have a 3 digit pre-fix serial number.
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