Ruger Vaquero question

capgun1

I am looking at a used old model Vaquero. The gun is real tight, and I was told it had an action job. When cocked the bolt pops up quickly, way before the notch lead. Is that a problem?

mac10

no the old ones were tops large frame did not need a trigger job I have 8  I belive they are making large frame again

charliemeyer007

Not really a Ruger person but I suspect it was set up for quick draw. Worst that can happen is a more pronounced drag line on the cylinder as opposed to not being full locked up at the firing.  My first S&W 29 with +30,000 rounds of full tilt hand loads has finally started to have the bolt sit on the edge of the notch if I cock it really really slowly. Not an issue with a firm thumb back.  I suspect the hand is wore some, I'll fix it soon as the weather is better.

capgun1

I thought maybe it would wear the top of bolt excessively, but I think Rugers have strong bolts.

Butchdog2

How old is a "old" model Vaquero?

lkannes

I believe Ruger switched from the larger frame to the New Vaquero around 2005.

Butchdog2

When old model is mentioned 3 screw comes to mind. No 3 screw Vaquero's

mohawk600

charliemeyer007 said:

Not really a Ruger person but I suspect it was set up for quick draw. Worst that can happen is a more pronounced drag line on the cylinder as opposed to not being full locked up at the firing.  My first S&W 29 with +30,000 rounds of full tilt hand loads has finally started to have the bolt sit on the edge of the notch if I * it really really slowly. Not an issue with a firm thumb back.  I suspect the hand is wore some, I'll fix it soon as the weather is better.

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