i feel a warmth in my heart every time i see a blackhawk in 45 colt

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

🤠🍻

The Ruger Blackhawk with 5 1/2" barrel in 45 Colt is one of my absolute favorite revolvers. Thanks for sharing.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🍻

She's a Beautiful piece.

@plowboysghost

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Can't go far wrong with a Blackhawk.

35 Years ago in my 21st Birthday. I walked into the Local Gun Store and bought me a Ruger Blackhawk 44 Magnum for my very first Single Action Revolver. To this day I have more 44 Guns long and short then I can remember and less then I desire !

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Heard that! Thanks.

Back a couple of years ago, my local gun shop had a new in the box ruger blackhawk stainless with 4 5/8 barrel in .45lc. It was out the door for just under 600 bucks. I had the money in my pocket, but I was focused on something else, and I let it go! Im still kicking myself for that stupidity!

Best Everyman single action revolver on earth. Strong accurate affordable and American- makes ya proud to own one - at least it does to me. Fun hearing about your guns as always Ploughboy - be well and enjoy your new blackhawk!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. I owned and carried a 4-5/8" Blackhawk.45 for a good while. I really like them

First gun I ever shot was a ruger blackhawk just like that. My dad bought it for 75 bucks back in the 70’s. Don’t underestimate that gun you can do just about everything you need with a ruger blackhawk

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

You got that right....from light loads for paper and game to Bear stompers. .45 Colt in a Large Frame Ruger can get it whupped!

A few guys shoot Blackhawks at the local range and they are the most accurate handguns out there, regardless of caliber. Just well made, designed and reliable.

I have the convertible mdl, came with the 45 ACP cylinder for chits and giggles! It's also the 51/2 in barrel:)

@figtreeprophecy

4 ай бұрын

Yeah buddy...he should just leave the walnut grips as is and get the 45acp cylinder and have more dang fun than a senior on spring break in Fla, lol

Though not a big fan of the Ruger new model Blackhawk, I am indeed proud that you have this pistol. At least, it is in "God's Caliber"!👍 And I loved the way you put those Glockboyz in their place about putting their weapons in their waistband pointing at their stuff! I laughed my ass off on that one!😅 I'm hoisting a bottle of Dos Equis in your honor. Salute!🍻 Later, amigo.... Wade, your East Texas amigo....

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

😁👍. ,🍻

Love the Blackhawk, gonna get me one someday only in .357. She’s a beauty!

@plowboysghost

7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Ive had mine since 1980 & have even taken a mule deer with it @ 30 yards! Mine has a 4&5/8 barrel; & F.Y.I. they are high dollar, but you can get excellent wood grips from the Ruger factory; The plastic grips you were talking about,may have been from a Ruger Wrangler mistakenly installed! the Wrangler grips are smaller( thinner ) but they will fit the Blackhawk frame ,just smaller.

@plowboysghost

6 ай бұрын

They almost fit. I have since this video modified the grip frame and made walnut panels and panels from resin ivory, but I have enough really fancy walnut coming next week to make a set for this .45 and the new 4-5/8" .41 Mag, as well.

That is the absolute pinnacle of "everyday" single action revolvers. They're quite difficult to find--at least around here!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I know where several are within 2 hrs of me at dealers...of each of the three main barrel lengths.

Hi I'm African American and i enjoy your videos keep up the good work, i have a blackhawk 45 Colt and love it shoots +p 300 grain Hornady just fine.

@plowboysghost

4 ай бұрын

Thank you...and you have good taste in firearms.

One of the best Rugers I ever saw was from the late 80's. Birdshead grip, 3.5 inch barrel and in 45ACP. It was a custom some gun writer made. He also clipped the spring on a 1911 magazine to make it less stiff and that's how he reloaded the firearm. Coolest gun I ever saw.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I bet it would be popular with those who like auto calibers/.45 acp in a revolver.

I had a 5 1/2” Ruger Blackhawk for a bit and I liked it. But it wasn’t what I wanted and ended up selling it not long after I got it. I wanted a 7 1/2” but at the time it wasn’t available. I’ve always preferred the longer barrel. It’s not as balanced but I just love the pointability and the look of a long 7 1/2” barrel.

👍Sho is perty! I was lucky to get my Ruger BlackHawk 44 magnum back 20 yrs ago. $200. 1979 model I think. I did put new Ruger rosewood grips on it but have the old ones. They sure shoot nicely & mine still has deep dark blue. Love Ruger! Congrats brother!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you🍻

I like that 45 colt Blackhawk man, thats on my list for sure. Good on you for calling out the safety rangers who dont know how single actions work haha

@plowboysghost

6 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Great choice. Like the wood grips too. Congrats.

Ive had the same gun for about 8 yrs, I love it. I can hit 4" plates at 50 yards all day long. The 5.5" barrel is my favorite as well. I put a rubber hogue grip on mine, as it is my hunting sidearm.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I aim to carry this one to the woods, myself...this Fall.

@jwgbmp40

11 ай бұрын

@@plowboysghost I like the 230g remington HTP (high terminal performance) round, green/yellow box

I purchased a new Ruger Blackhawk 45lc, back last summer. It has the black plastic grip also. I like the wood grip better.

@plowboysghost

6 ай бұрын

Heard that. I'm about to make panels out of some really fancy walnut for my .45 and .41 Blackhawks.

Give the safety sissy's hell Plowboy. It pisses me off when gun channels worry about their safety sissy feelings:) Damn fine sixgun!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

🤠👍 Thanks!

Awesome gun! I want one. Sometimes I think "the rules for safe gun handling" were developed for people who are unlikely to ever be safe handling a gun.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

A lot of people unfamiliar with single action revolvers freak out easily. Unfamiliarity in general does that with most anything...I reckon.

@HandgunSafe

11 ай бұрын

@@plowboysghost I think you're right. If somebody takes an introductory marksmanship class, they're going to be handling modern firearms. I keep forgetting people like us have a specialty interest.

Very nice new toy

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, Snapper 🍻

Sometimes you run into someone that speaks your language. Keep’em coming thanks for the video.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Very kind of you. Thanks 👍

I haven’t seen a Blackhawk in the last several years with properly fitting grips. I understand they have changed grip suppliers, and they do a very poor job of fitting the grips to the frame. Gotta love the Blackhawk family, though. Strong, accurate,,and tough as nails. Good shootin’.

@plowboysghost

7 ай бұрын

I've just made a pair of panels from the walnut butt stock of an older Marlin 336. Left the grip frame bright aluminum and am about to make it a round butt. Now I'm really wanting another but in .41 Mag

I have a Ruger New vaquero in 45 colt! My absolute favorite gun and caliber! I wud love to have a Blackhawk but l don't have the finances for it!

I like your new Blackhawk Revolver. I'm working out a plan to acquire one with a conversion cylinder for .45 ACP. Hope you get lots of enjoyment and good service from yours, Mr. Plowboy!👍

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks again, James. I hope you get your Blackhawk soon.

Ruger grip fitting is not optimal these days. But I keep a few pairs of stocks in my spares drawer. Ronnie was at the Shootists Holiday this year and some of those grips are really interesting. I have one of his brass frames on an old model.357 and it’s heavier than I care for.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I wondered about the weight of the brass gripframe. I knew it had to be heavier, but just how much/how bad is the question. After handling my Bisley Vaquero for days/weeks, the "plow" handle on the BH with these wood grips feels small and cramped. If I don't get more used to it..and I decide against the weight of brass, I could just get a Ruger Bisley steel frame...but then that's going to add weight, too. This Blackhawk with an aluminum grip frame is noticeably lighter than my Bisley Vaquero. Sidenote: I thought the ejector housing on the new BH would be aluminum, but this one is steel.

@thealsatian4232

11 ай бұрын

@@plowboysghost the new ejector housings appear to be steel. You may consider that Ronnie does all of these grip frames in aluminum as well. I may just replace mine with aluminum to restore the balance.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

@@thealsatian4232 I thought on another aluminum, but I really like the look of brass a lot more, personally. I'll consider it some more and I may call him one day soon to get his take...before I order.

Beautiful revolver.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

When you said you got the taste but not the bank account I really felt that. Buy the way thanks for helping me learn more about revolvers I'm just getting into them at 32 and I think that's way too late

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Naw...just glad you got the revolver itch at all in this plastic world.👍

The wood grips look better anyways...threw mine in a drawer in my garage and haven't seen em in 10+years. Love my elk panels on my 45 convertible blackhawk! Nice acquisition👍

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, my friend!

Buffalo Bore list a minimum cylinder diameter for a Ruger to handle their p+ or p_++ loads. You might want to check that out. My .45 Colt Blackhawk was over their size recommendation. I have the 5 1/5 in barrel, also. I wish I had paid the extra at the time to get the 7 1/2" SS version. I hand load . I'm pushing a 300 grain XTP at 1470 fps. The primer was just starting to flatten, so I stop there. I'm not hunting elephants, anyhow. :)

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I bought and shot Buffalo Bore's meanest "+P" .45 Colt stuff through my last Blackhawk, years ago. Garrett Cartridges offers some mean stuff, too...and heavier than BB does. They have a 365-gr HammerHead load that'll fit the Blackhawk and Vaquero. They offer a 405-gr load for the Redhawk...that I'm thinking about getting.

Very nice congrats buddy and dont let the people who dont understand how guns function get to ya.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

10-4, brother!

@fjb4932

7 ай бұрын

Alec Baldwin doesn't approve of your gun handling . . . ☆

Now you made me drool... that is the wheel-gun that i have always wanted.Beautiful😛👍👍👍

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I hope a once in a lifetime deal on one falls in your lap.

Sounds like a great idea, Ronnie makes great stuff. You are hurting me now, as all my funds are going into my house. As soon as we get moved in though it’s on.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I'm feeling better with my getting back to single action.45 Colt guns.

Hey Plowboy I shot my new Blackhawk .45 with the 5.5” barrel yesterday . I checked the cylinder and it didn’t need reaming. I was shooting it off hand meaning not supported. It grouped pretty good. Today I’ll shoot it on sticks and see how she groups. She’ll be fine I’m sure. Love this SA!!! Thanks for all the great info brother!! Bud Cary.

Sweet...i love mine. New model converable 45..congratulations bud

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Nice choice. Thanks 👍

im in the Market for a 357 Blackhawk myself. They're really nice Irons. Id get the adjustable sights too just because I can't see the traditional Blade sights so well anymore.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Bought the same one a couple of months ago. Love it, but changed the grips ASAP myself! Got the same ones from Ruger with the discount for buying it. Then bought a set from Altamount that I really like. Pit a little personal touch to her. Carry on!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Awesome taste in guns, you have there.👍

I got one of these. Can accept .45 Colt +P. HOT ROUNDS. Dinosaur killers. Great gun. Playboy Ghost channel is an A+

@plowboysghost

10 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I replaced the grips on my 357 convertible with Hogue rubber grips. They're big but they're comfortable and I can control the recoil a lot better. They may not be period correct but if I wanted that I'd have bought a Cimmaron. Nice .45.

@plowboysghost

8 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Oh boy I was waiting on you to do one on these

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I didn't waste any time lapping the throats and getting to shooting it either😁

Always loved your channel you always five some very educational information i own two so far but there both chamberd in 357 magnum i have a old 3 screw model with the 4 clicks made in 1969 ans my new model was made in 2008 i normally just run 158 grain through them and pretty accurate and stout keep up the awesome videos plowboy

@plowboysghost

10 ай бұрын

Thank you🍻

Got me a superblackhawk 10 1/2 inch barrel on layaway

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Sweet!

Congrats, Mr. plowboysghost those 45 Colt Blackhawks will throw about anything down range even in +P. I had Bisley Rosewood, but Walnut is just fine and having the adjustable sights makes it a good hunting gun. Max Prasac has a book on such featuring the Bisley Blackhawk. RE:Desert_Boy

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, my friend 🤠🍻

I' have a (new) Vaquero with regular gripes. My next Ruger will be a Blackhawk with a Bisley grip. Like your commentary.

I like my old army and navy caliber single actions with 7.5 and 8 inch barrels, but something about the heavy frame and barrel of Rugers just makes a 5 1/2 inch barrel look right. Nice bluing, too! I might have to fit one out with a steel grip frame and blue it myself...

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

thanks.

I didn't realize I was talking to you in the group haha right on man love your videos

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.🍻

I have my Dad's Single Six, a .357 Blackhawk, and a .44 mag Super Blackhawk. Now I've got the itch for a .45 Colt and you go wavin' that in front of me! 😅😉 I may have to settle for a Uberti or Pietta SAA clone, but it's bound to happen...

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Hardly settling. I carry a Colt SAA clone more than anything.

@fjb4932

7 ай бұрын

marcthomas, A word to the wise: "Don't settle." Ruger ! ☆

5 1/2” is my favorite barrel length on a Blackhawk I have two of them

Awesome videos brother keep it up !!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Appreciate it!

Just bought one myself.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Congrats! A buddy of mine is about to buy one, himself.

Great job. Thank you.

@plowboysghost

3 ай бұрын

Thank YOU.

Hell yeah, nice gun. Wonder if there's another way of making sure you are buying a large frame Blackhawk without of measuring the cylinder. If you buy your guns online that would suck to get the small frame if you was wanting large frame. Gun stores around here never have anything good so you gotta order online

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I reckon the easiest way to tell with the Blackhawk is whether or not the top strap of the frame has raised "ears" back toward the rear sight. That is a Large Frame. A Medium frame Ruger Blackhawk would have a flat top frame with no raised portion.

@dinsixiengmay9781

6 ай бұрын

Large frame have 2 digits prefix xx xxxxx

Fine video,.....

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks.

I swear you and are are on the same brain wave right now. I love my Blackhawk 45 and Tuesday I just got my dream gun that I have been wanting for a while in 44 Special. I have a couple shorts on it but waiting on some reloading components to come in to load up some bullets for it. A RW grip frame is something I’d like to get also. Either in the Bisley or number 5. Not real crazy about the potatoes judge look but haven’t got to hold one to really know.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I haven't seen enough of the Potato Judge to be certain. I've seen a couple of other Bisley patterns he makes that I like. I'm still toting a Colt SAA pattern...but I'm digging the large frame Rugers again, also.

Hi. Never had a Blackhawk but the ones I’ve held were always nice, stout guns. I’m a fan.👍🏻

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I carried a 4-5/8" .45 Colt BH a couple years . As much as I like my clones, I also appreciate the load handling versatility of a large frame Ruger. Thanks, brother.

Nice revolver brother

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, brother!

Nice wheel gun 👍

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, very much.

me too,got bisley vac,n blkhawk 45 convertable colt/45acp,never goin to sell

All right, friend, Bearpaw grips, I have them on the 357/ 9mm convertible, And the Super blackhawk bisley 480, The comparison is to a model 83 454 casull, And while both are different ,,, in shape, and manufacture,, They are similar in feel when installed, You will need hardwood for heavy recoil, softer wood , like burl can work on lighter recoil So go get an expensive gun feel on your ruger.

I love the looks of the walnut grips but my new Blackhawk .45lc came with the black grips and they fit perfectly. Not only that the black grips have a little rough pattern on them and it doesn’t want to slide in my hand when shooting it. I think I’ll keep them on the Blackhawk. To each it’s own as they say. Cheers brother!!! ❤ the video !!!! Starting to reload for it!! Very excited to work up some loads!!! Any good suggestions on powder/bullet weights??? Thanks again!!!

Man, what a great revolver! It looks so good as is, I’d have a tough time changing anything on it. I have to ask though, what’s that cylinder gap at? I see a ton of daylight in there. Just curious.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I though so, too. It's between .006-.007" when the trigger is released, and .004-.005" when the trigger is held back. I've had new S&W .44 Magnums with larger gaps.

Blackhawk or redhawk is the way I would go except for my contender

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I've still got the Redhawk in .44 Mag. After seeing Garrett Cartridges' 405-gr load for the Redhawk that won't fit in the Blackhawk, I'm tempted to get one...but my Redhawk's grip to trigger relationship really doesn't suit me. Pulling the DA trigger catches my arthritic knuckle in a worse way than any other gun I own. I had the Redhawk .44 for my imaginary "bear gun", complete with leather Diamond D chest rig. I am refiguring for the weight and knuckle pain, as well as the bulkier, awkward feel of the Redhawk....and studying on the Blackhawk taking on that fanciful role.

Well howdy dutty sir. You done it again you made me envious again beautiful sir

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.🍻

You dont want to ream the throats on the chambers. A tight seal is what keeps the pressure from getting around the bullets.

Love it 😊

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

👍Nice'un!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hey PBG. Got a question for ya. What is your assessment/ Opinion about the difference between a Brisley and standard grip in handling and feel? I own a pair of new Vaqueros in the standard grip. So I’m curious about the difference. Thanks.

A person can carry that 45 colt pistol with a 45-70 rifle, get the Lyman 457191 mold, size it to 452 for the pistol, or leave it 457 for the rifle. Use one mold for both rifle and pistol.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

There's a few .45/70 bullet molds I'm looking at for that very reason...with .45 Colt.

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Watchin Plowboys Ghost talkin Colt .45 on the utube, what are the chances that I will shortly be cracking open a bottle of whiskey and queing up some Molly Hatchet on the turntable? Pretty Damn Good! 👍🍻👍!!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

😂😂😂👍🍻

@AA-gj3kt

11 ай бұрын

@@plowboysghost Helllllll yeah! Comin at cha!

👍👍👍👍

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Thank you.

Its not really my place to say so mafriend, but would it be a problem to cut those fingernails? Just think of the grunge that is collecting underneath them shovels. Plus, in my opinion only,,, fingernails that long say a lot about a man. That being said I appreciate your attitude, information and time you spend sharing information with us. 👍🤗😎

👍🇺🇸💪

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

🍻

if you can't decide which handle to switch it to. why not leave it how it is? Maybe that's how it should be

@plowboysghost

Ай бұрын

I modified the factory grip frame. Now it's better than it was

Ok, I am new to 45 colt. I just bought 500 rounds of 45 Colt 250 grain lead flat nose. Is that ok to shoot in my S & W 25-5 N frame or a 45 colt clone?

@plowboysghost

10 ай бұрын

Sounds like std. pressure and okay for either. What's the advertised velocity?

@deanhoward4128

6 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely!

@lfeco

4 ай бұрын

I've two 25-5's and they are fine with those rounds. They are fine with occasional +P rounds but if you're going to "magnumize" 45 Colt, which I wouldn't, you're better off with a Blackhawk.

Got a brand new S&W 686 Performance Center .357 Magnum. 5.5 inch 7 shot. Total disappointment! One round in 7 will not fire and trigger and cylinder lock up. Should've gone with the Ruger GP100! or this Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt to pair up with my Henry X Model .45 Any ideas? Thanks.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Sounds like a trip to S&W may be in that one's future. Id have to study it in person to have a chance of diagnosing it.

@01rcpena

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, I kinda figured as much. Thanks for the reply!

@01rcpena

11 ай бұрын

I will definitely be sending it in to S&W for repair. Thanks.@@someguy9982

Smooth SA you have there. Did you trade for it?

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

Nope. I bought it......with the cash i sold the S&W 629 to get.

I wouldn't even show that the gun is unloaded. I would tell the audience that it is always loaded....and to assume that every gun is loaded and ready to shoot. Get them use to it. That's the way I've always looked at guns. Only idiots that sensor certain said platforms would teach and think otherwise. Safety is one thing.....but so called safety police are dangerous. Nuff Said. Christ bless!

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

I frequently video a loaded gun. I'm sure I will again. Thanks, Hawk!

So Ruger still hasn't fixed their jacked up mismatched cylinder throats? Seriously? Are there any sub $1500 guns out there that get it right?

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

No idea about others. My slightly undersized 255-gr Lee bullets would have required a hammer to go through these throats just like the 2000 built Vaquero.

@mkshffr4936

11 ай бұрын

@@plowboysghost I always found it strange. It seems like they didn't have a problem with the 44 Mag or 357 but 45 Colt and 44WCF were always jacked up.

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

@@mkshffr4936 Yep. Go figure..

@plowboysghost

11 ай бұрын

@@mkshffr4936 In neither my 2000 built Vaquero nor this 2022 built Blackhawk would my 300-gr Lee (actual weight 315-gr) load (seated long in the bottom crimp groove) chamber before I lapped the throats.