Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 Magnum.
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- Very first shots from my new Ruger Super Blackhawk with 5.5 inch barrel. I give a brief range review as I try a few different 44 Magnum and 44 Special loadings in the gun to demonstrate recoil characteristics.
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No flinch on empty chamber. Kudos!
I do not know whether your right handed or left-handed but in either case it doesn't matter. But cradle the firearm and your left hand and use your left hand to index the cylinder and that gun loads a lot easier with your right hand. These things are my favorite weapons, I actually own a 44 Blackhawk made in November of 1957 which is very light for a 44 Magnum. And I also own probably a dozen super Blackhawks old model and new.
When you get into reloading you will notice that the Hard Cash key style bullet has a cantalore which will allow you to load Magnum charges into the 44 special cartridge and you can load it to 44 magnum overall length. The ejector Rod length is exactly the same as on all of them with that gun. They don't make longer ejector rods with a longer Barrel. They never have.
And when I shoot mine I usually only load five, I have on a couple of occasions use that as a carry gun. What I have shot these a lot. I've been teaching shooting since 1970. Once again these are my favorite firearms. My favorite hunting load is 28 and a half grains of h110 behind a 180 grain Hollow point. It is blisteringly fast and it isn't the top load but it was also a very accurate load I don't want you. And I believe that's with the Sierra 180 grain but the truncated cone hollow point and 180 grain at about 1700 ft per second is probably going to be very effective.
I've seen some of the hollow point ammo in the last couple of years is only loaded to 44 special velocities I do not understand that. But then again I've seen 10 mm ammo only loaded two 40 Smith velocities and they're talking about oh it's 10 mm it's so much more powerful than 40 smith. It isn't. But then again in the 1980s 10 mm was coming out at 1400 1500 ft per second and the highest velocity 10 mm you can buy today is running what 12:50? This gun is not that heavy it's probably about the weight of a full size 1911 and I carry one of those on a regular basis.
The one that you have there is the Blackhawk version because it has the fluted cylinders. And it has the Blackhawk frame, and take your left hand out from under the bottom of the grip frame and put it like a regular Weaver grip. If you allow that gun to roll in your hand a little bit it makes it much easier to cock for the next shot. You can actually get very fast at shooting that and be quite accurate with it. But the actual Super Blackhawk grip frame is far more comfortable on that firearm. You say you've never owned one of those before, pick up one with the Dragoon style grip frame. Or have a Dragoon grip frame put on that gun. And that lever Evolution ammo looks really cool. It's starting to get into that recoil that my hand loads are usually set at.
The Bianchi speed strips, holding up to 6 rounds, make loading pretty easy too. That way you holding something larger than a single cartridge.
you know this is a pinned frame later model with the transfer bar ignition system & it maybe safely loaded with 6 rounds , it won't discharge when dropped , the old 3 screw early models should be safely loaded with only 5 so put 6 rounds in that gun.I have the blued version of that same pistol with 43/4" barrel , I have taken several deer & always carried with 6 rounds.... love it ....enjoy !
correct , mine is a 5&1/2 " Barrel !
It’s an OCD thing, really. 5 in a row in the box. Symmetry and all.
Thanks for watching.
That’s just fine, but try loading 1, skip 1 and load 4. Carefully cycle the hammer and you will be on an empty cylinder.
I have one just like that which I purchased some time ago and you're right, they are built like a Tank. I reload all my own ammo and with my Ruger firearms I have no issue with pushing the envelope a bit on the warmer side. Super accurate and the 7.5" model is even sweeter. Great video, thanks!
Greatest thing about a 44 Mag is you can go from very light cowboy loads to massive firepower. Expect for a small population of handgun shooters, not to many folks can actually shoot effectively with a handgun more powerful than the 44 Mag.
Thanks for watching.
Since with video was posted I have gotten a reloading shop set up in my house and have done just as you prescribed. I have developed a fun and spicy 44 special load and a thumping 44 Mag.
@@BigRedPower59 I use a Hunter's Supply 200 gr Pentagon Hollow Point (PHP) lead bullet at about 1200 FPS for a self defense load in a 44 Mag case. Slots in between a full power 44 Special load and a full house 44 Mag load. Gives fairly consistent .700-.750 expansion in water jugs. Not the perfect medium for testing anything other than you have enough velocity for expansion, but it puts a ton of energy on target without the penetration and recoil. Developed this load to carry in a Taurus T44 Tracker with a 4" barrel. Very mild shooting in my 7.5" SBH.
@@timclaus8313 What powder do you typically use for your load?
@@EvilWiffles Usually A7 for reduced loads, A9 for full house loads. Moved away from W296 because the range between minimum and maximum loads is so tight. Every load is a full house load with 296 or H110.
The 5 1/2 inch barrel is ideal for balance between velocity and barrel length.
Old school wheel gun and an old school beard. Rock out!
Great revolver. Have the 4.62" with unfluted as you mentioned. Great shooter and beautiful piece. I like the weight, the feel and how it rolls in the hand. Enjoy & thanks for sharing.
@DZ TRIPP
I have a 4 5/8” also and really like the way it handles recoil. My 7 1/2” Redhawk can be abusive with loads that are fun in my SBH even though the RH is 9 oz heavier. There’s about 100 FPS difference between the two. It’s my favorite revolver.
I have the 4 5/8 barrel and I do carry it. Like users it didn’t have the square back trigger guard witch is a larger grip, l put one on my. The 225 ftx is a magnum but the 305 hard cast grizzly load will tump.
Great review; I have the 3.75” and love it!
Good looking pistol! I own the 4 5/8 barrel Vaquero in .357, but would definitely love to have a Blackhawk too.
I hope you’re able to get one. I enjoy mine very much.
it is safe to load 6 shots in the blackhawk . there is safety that keeps the gun from going off until the hammer is pulled back .
Yes you can load 6 rounds safely as it has a transfer bar as a safety. Your firing pin can’t hit the primer unless you pull and hold the trigger.
I guess I’m just a little OCD. 5 in a row in the box and all. Symmetry.
Thanks for watching
Had a 4.5" and your right Stainless guns are heavy. The Grips are very fragile. My grips cracked a piece off on the first shot, but I was waiting for a Pachmayr Gripper anyway.
I’m still sporting the factory grips and they seem to be holding up very well.
Thanks for watching.
Glad you enjoyed that Super Blackhawk. I have a 6.5" .44 Mag Blackhawk, and my wife gave me a SS 4.625" bbl Super Blackhawk for our 25 wedding anniversary (that's the stainless steel year, right?). Both of 'em are GREAT! Thank you for posting. Elmer would be proud.
Both are great the Rugers but the wife is a real keeper
What does your wife's boyfriend think about them?
It's windy, are you in Wyoming? I loved it out there.
I too like the heft on the Rugers.
Well made. Solid stainless steel. Feels good in hand.
Thanks for watching.
Sweet revolver!
Thank you!
Ruger's Rock!!!
I own several now. I’ve very pleased with them all. To be honest, I’ve purchased a Vaquero in 45LC. I reload for it and shoot it far more than I do this one these days.
Thanks for watching
Mine is 7/12" barrel. Everybody asks, how do you mount the wheels on it?
4and 5/8 is what i got!!
Just inherited one of these and was looking to sell it, till I watched this video. Im not convinced to keep it. I really would love if it were a double action, which is what id try and buy with the money
I would like a double action as well. It’s certainly on my want list. The revolver I’ve been drooling over for the past year is the Ruger Redhawk that’s chambered in 45 Colt but the cylinder is also cut for moon clips allowing you to run 45 ACP.
Beautiful pistol, I love Ruger firearms 😀
sweet Beard!
Thank you. I burned part of it off with a welder a few months after this was posted. 😂
Thanks Brother!!
i bought the same revolver 6 months ago on line and had to send it back to ruger to fix the off set loading gate that would allmost come open on its own and have them finish grinding down the inside of the frame in the cyilinder area and the front to rear cyilinder movement was a little to sloppy. they fixed it for no charge, but the idea that something that bad would even make it out of factory.....update...just sent in a new blackhawk 45 lc back to factory because the grip frame was offset on main frame, hole were drilled off and the blueing was half ass done. as a long time ruger fan i ame very disappointed.....
I’m really sorry and disappointed for you that happened. I have had nothing but good luck with this revolver so far. I’ve hammered a couple of thousands of rounds of 44 special through it (hand loads) and it hasn’t skipped a beat.
would buy one in a heartbeat ...if only I could find one...
It’s hard to find anything these days and when you do, prices are ridiculous. I guess I saw this coming and that’s why I jumped on this when I did. Thank you for watching.
I just put myself in line for the 0814 with the unfluted cylinder and 4.62” barrel in stainless steel. No idea when it’ll be here but 🤷🏼♂️😢
Sorry for the late response. I certainly hope you got it and you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine.
Thanks for watching.
@@BigRedPower59 I love it, not what I expected at all - so much easier to shoot, I was pleasantly surprised to say the least.
Also, for the algorithm because this is a good video.
Super Blackhawk with a fluted cyl and round trigger guard??
Yes. Check the catalogue.
Thanks for watching
Doesn’t look like the recoil is too bad. 👍
It’s really not. The weight obviously helps with that. The worst part is the levering action with the bore axis being so high over your grip.
I want one thank you for sharing
I hope you’re able to get one. You’ll really enjoy it.
Thanks for watching.
Good deal. Nice vid.
You will never be able to wear that gun out. I hope you are still enjoying it.
As often as I can
I have that gun's twin. Exact same. It is a tank for sure.
If a member at my club handled a firearm like that, I think the protocol for “OMG YOU CRAZY! LEAVE NOW!” would be activated.
yeah. Finger should only go on the trigger immediately before firing.
I want one
If it’s a possibility, you should get one. Im really enjoying mine. The .44 special is a joy to shoot. Thanks for watching.
I want two . 😊
you should shoot the m&p smith and wesson .22lr
I actually only own one 22lr. It’s fun but a little boring.
Thanks for watching
@@BigRedPower59 three years ago bro holy crap i’m in college now i don’t even remember that comment but i still have my little 22 with a red dot on her
Beautiful guns but tres` expensive.
Yes they are. Now more so than they were when I purchased this one a few years ago. I saved for a long time to get this one. I hope you’re able to acquire one of your own someday.
Thanks for watching.
👍👍
Are these also made in
Double Action.......or
only single action?
Single action. The Redhawk series are double action.
No need to only load 5 in a new model ruger
You’re absolutely right. The biggest reason I do that is because there are 5 in a row in the box. Just a thing with me.
hi
7 1/2" barrel. Edited.
I didn't believe the forums. I thought no way does this guy shoot with hotdogs in his bum. I can tell now though that he probably does. Watch his facial expressions.
Not to rain on your parade, and I could be mistaken. But I haven't seen a super blackhawk yet with a fluted cylinder. Pretty sure that's just a normal black hawk. You might have been robbed.
See the difference-
ruger.com/products/newModelSuperBlackhawkStandard/models.html
No flutes on the cylinder on the super
Scroll down on your link. See model 0811.
The 5.5 only has the hammer of a Super Blackhawk.
The 5.5 inch does..you might be blind
The 5.5 inch comes with a fluted cylinder in both stainless and blued, it’s the only one that does.
Get yourself a hogue grip......im just saying...
I’ve considered it but I think it would ruin the look of the revolver. Besides, since filming this video I’ve gotten my reloading shop assembled and have dialed up some spicy and accurate 44 Special loads.
Thanks for watching.
Stopped watching at Black plastic tactical
Thanks for letting me know.
@@BigRedPower59 well you can look at my small channel , I have a variety of metal and plastic guns, I get it that some people don't like reliable weapons but that just killed it.
@@marineshtf9954 I own a several modern, semi automatic handguns and rifles myself as well. The point I was trying to make was that there seems to be a focus on those types of firearms while revolvers and other “antiquated” firearms seem to get ignored.
Bro, you got it all wrong. He just meant that this revolver is old school, a throwback, as it were and not part of the, "Team Glock" mentality that so many are strict adherents to and advocates thereof. He was not at all dissing on modern, polymer, tactical weaponry. You are being way oversensitive....no harm, no foul.
@@jessehanson4218 not at all
Just took another look. You got robbed for sure, that is DEFINITELY a regular black hawk. The super has a squared off trigger guard. Dont know who you bought that off of but they lied to you man. Still an excellent gun, but you didnt get what you paid for.
Actually, you’re mistaken. I purchased this fine Super Blackhawk from a Ruger dealer new in the box. The squared trigger guard is a standard feature on other Super Blackhawk models such as the hunter. Rest assured the frame of this revolver is stamped Super Blackhawk Caliber 44 Magnum. Asides, the Blackhawk is not chambered in 44 as a regular thing. There have been special production runs, however.
@@BigRedPower59 glad to hear it! Hate to think you got taken advantage of!
@@rickengle7208 the regular Blackhawk doesn't come in 44 mag my man
@@rickengle7208 I have the same revolver myself. Love it.
Less talk
Too bad it has a 5 1/2 inch barrel. Resale is higher and collectible value is the 7 1/2 inch barrel, better luck next.