What is the difference between high polished stainless and a gloss finish?

Hi Robert and welcome. The main difference between a Ruger Vaquero Bisley 357 Magnum in high polished stainless and a gloss finish is the degree of polish and how it reflects light. A high polished stainless finish has a brighter, more mirror-like appearance, mimicking the shine of nickel plating, while a gloss finish may have a slightly less reflective and more subdued shine. The high polish finish on the stainless steel is designed to resemble 19th-century nickel plating, and it's a popular choice due to its durability and resistance to rust. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

I'm getting into Cowboy Action Shooting and would like to buy two Ruger Vaquero revolvers - can't seem to find them anywhere. Will they be available again in the future?

Jay, unfortunately, there is no current eta in the current high demand, low supply market. Just place it on both your Wish and Notify Me Lists and Buds will send you an email notification if/when available. I would check on large gun and accessory sites like (6)un (8)roker and Guns International as discontinued and hard to find firearms and accessories show up for sale by private individuals and small shops. Just replace (6) & (8) with G & B. --------------- gunsinternational.com/

Does this handgun qualify for a 180 days lay away.

Not currently, just the 90 day option is available. All 180 day firearms are listed here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/1853

Hello. I am very interested in purchasing one of these. It says Factory New, so does that mean I will get a serial number manufactured in 2017?

Factory new means it has never been sold from "Date of Manufacture". It could be any year including 2017.

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Ruger Vaquero Bisley 357 Magnum 5.5" Gloss Stainless, Faux Ivory Grips - 6 Rounds | 5.5" Barrel | Ivory/Pearl Grips | Stainless/Silver

Name: Ruger Vaquero Bisley 357 Magnum 5.5" Gloss Stainless, Faux Ivory Grips
Brand: Ruger
SKU: 57360
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 5.00 (12 reviews)

Questions & Answers (4) Reviews 5 out of 5

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Original Old West Single-Action Look, Size and Feel. Since its introduction in 1993, the Ruger Vaquero® has dominated the cowboy action shooting world and earned its reputation for rugged reliability due to its strength and mechanical superiority. It is often referred to as "the gun that won the New West" because of its widespread popularity among single-action shooters and cowboy action competitors.

The Ruger Vaquero combines the original Old West single-action look and feel with new features. The mid-size steel frame and cylinder are scaled-down to the same size as the original 1955 Ruger Blackhawk®, closely resembling the classic single-action revolvers of the late 1800's.

Product Information

Finish

Stainless/Silver

Type

Revolver

Barrel Length

5.5

Capacity

Safety

No Manual Safety

Grips

Ivory/Pearl

Caliber

357 Magnum

Concealed Carry

Yes

Product Information

Finish

Type

Barrel Length

4.75

Capacity

Safety

Decocker

Grips

Laser

Caliber

357 Magnum / 9mm

Concealed Carry

Product Information

Finish

Case Hardened

Type

Semi-Automatic

Barrel Length

3.39

Capacity

7+1

Safety

Cross Bolt

Grips

Caliber

.223

Concealed Carry

Out of Stock

MFG: Ruger

Model: 5130

Bud's Item Number: 57360

UPC: 736676051304

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Ruger Vaquero Bisley 357 Magnum 5.5" Gloss Stainless, Faux Ivory Grips

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Jonathan W on 01/08/2025

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Great purchase and service

Jonathan W on 01/08/2025

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Great purchase and service

George S on 03/11/2021

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Service was great, I received my gun in two days. I am very pleased the Ruger Vaquero Bisley it shoots great.

Art W on 05/18/2020

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Beautiful gun but ordered in error. Would love to sell it.

Curtis L on 03/11/2020

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Vaquero Bisley is a wonderful single action firearm. A joy to shoot, and it looks "Roy Rogers" great. Bud's provided great delivery.

Glenn B on 02/25/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

These are great COWBOY guns - I recommend them highly for shooting this sport.

Dale B on 01/30/2019

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

First, I appreciate Buds 90 day layaway program. I wish they would extend the layaway program for 180 days on all orders over $1000. The Ruger Vaquero Bisley in 357 is amazing to shoot. The Bisley is quite heavy. The 357 cal in a cowboy gun is just more manageable for Cowboy action shooting than larger calibers. The Bisley has a bulge at the frame at the top of the handle. This creates a nice feel with a male person with medium-large hands. Firing a weapon with the Bisley handle appears with slightly more recoil control as opposed to the regular Vaquero. Gun action is smooth and what I would expect from Ruger. I'm not saying that it could use a trigger job; however, come competitors weapons in the same price point have been tuned for competition shooting. Taylor tuned "Deluxe" weapons are remarkable as well as Cimarron Evil Roys. Note all Evil Roys come from the factory with a tuning job. I have not seen Ruger with a public offer for tuning the weapons at their factory. After I get used to the conventional single action firing and aiming methods, I just can't wait to try learning fast draw out off a drop-leg holster from the hip and especially in a Bisley 357.

Matthew R on 04/28/2018

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

Pistol arrived on time great job from buds. The pistol came in perfect shape no damage of any kind . The stainless steel finish is pretty, this is one good looking pistol the action is smooth and solid. This is a well made firearm it has some weight to it and it shoots heavy factory loaded 357 mag loads with no problems and is easy to handle. The pistol is well balanced and shoots straight I also like the grips they fit my hand just right. If you are looking for a well made single action firearm this is it.

Frederick C on 08/16/2017

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

This is my first single action cowboy gun. It is sweet. It is a fairly heavy gun, making .38 special easy and .357 magnum very manageable. I have small hands so the Bisley frame and lower trigger spur works well for me. It is a sight to behold and looks great in the Galco 1880s holster/belt rig I got for it. The only negative are the cylinder drag marks. Didn't expect this on a new gun.

Thomas S on 04/29/2017

Rating: 5 of 5 Stars!

This gun more than met my expectations. It is well made and shoots straight! I highly recommend!

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Questions & Answers

Q: What is the difference between high polished stainless and a gloss finish?
Answered

Asked 04/18/2025 02:06 by Robert K

A:

Hi Robert and welcome. The main difference between a Ruger Vaquero Bisley 357 Magnum in high polished stainless and a gloss finish is the degree of polish and how it reflects light. A high polished stainless finish has a brighter, more mirror-like appearance, mimicking the shine of nickel plating, while a gloss finish may have a slightly less reflective and more subdued shine. The high polish finish on the stainless steel is designed to resemble 19th-century nickel plating, and it's a popular choice due to its durability and resistance to rust. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
Q: I'm getting into Cowboy Action Shooting and would like to buy two Ruger Vaquero revolvers - can't seem to find them anywhere. Will they be available again in the future?
Answered

Asked 08/11/2021 13:19 by Jay W

A:

Jay, unfortunately, there is no current eta in the current high demand, low supply market. Just place it on both your Wish and Notify Me Lists and Buds will send you an email notification if/when available. I would check on large gun and accessory sites like (6)un (8)roker and Guns International as discontinued and hard to find firearms and accessories show up for sale by private individuals and small shops. Just replace (6) & (8) with G & B. --------------- gunsinternational.com/
Q: Does this handgun qualify for a 180 days lay away.
Answered

Asked 08/08/2017 23:20 by norberto q

A:

Not currently, just the 90 day option is available. All 180 day firearms are listed here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/1853
Q: Hello. I am very interested in purchasing one of these. It says Factory New, so does that mean I will get a serial number manufactured in 2017?
Answered

Asked 07/09/2017 01:54 by Tyler A

A:

Factory new means it has never been sold from "Date of Manufacture". It could be any year including 2017.

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