Ruger New Model Blackhawk 5.5-Inch Barrel .45 Colt Stainless/Silver Revolver

A: I use the UPC, Brand: MFR #: 0470 UPC: 736676004706 Item: 9-285693

A: I agree Steven. More detailed info here: http://www.ruger.com/products/newModelBlackhawkBisley/specSheets/0470.html

A: The Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bisley has traditional Western styling, with a hand filling hardwood grip that has made it a favorite. Comfortable and natural pointing, the Blackhawk makes a great target gun. Ramp front and adjustable rear sights make it easy to get on target. A transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock work to provide security against accidental discharge. Specifications and Features Ruger 0470 .45 Long Colt Single action only revolver 5.5" cold hammer forged barrel 1:16" twist 6 rounds capacity Adjustable rear sight, ramp front sight Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock Hardwood grips Overall length 12" Weight 46 oz Stainless steel

A: David, this will shoot heavy loads without issue. Yes it is a BlackHawk, This is a "stout" pistol built to handle "stout" loads.

A: Ruger's, are some of the heaviest built revolvers in the world. They will shoot any factory load.

A: It's a "Bisley" built on the New Model Blachawk frame (not quite as robust as the Super Blackhawk but strong enough for heavy loads) and will handle heavy loads. If you feed it a steady diet of heavy loads you may want to get a Belt Mountain Enterprises cylinder base pin that locks in and will not jump out from heavy recoil.

A: Yes it will handle heavy loads in fact many reloading manuals list some 45LC loads as being only for the Ruger Blackhawk and the TC

A: No, its not on the states list. Its not on Buds list either.

A: Caliber: .45 Long Colt (LC) - Barrel Length: 5 1/2" - Capacity: 6 Rounds - Grips: Rosewood - Grooves: 6 - Front Sight: Ramp - Rear Sight: Adjustable - Material: Stainless Steel - Rate of Twist: 1:16" RH - Length: 12" - Weight: 46 oz - Finish: Stainless Notes: - California Approved: Not Available - Massachusetts Approved and Certified: Not Available

A: Peter this should be CA legal. The CA Roster normally covers a "Series" of similar firearms within a brand. There is nothing on the krbn455w that would disqualify it over the krh455.

A: If you really want it, call your FFL and confirm its legality there. This will give you a definitive answer.

A: Yes it is "Pinned" Stephen. Hi-Viz has a fiber optic sight for this model.

A: I have multiple blackhawks and I have never noticed any "cylinder drag" with loading gate open mine rotates freely and I don't notice any drag when rotating the cylinder by cocking the hammer

A: If you are talking about the "drag marks" that develop around the cylinder from the locking pawl as it is used they are normal to all revolvers and are easily polished out on a stainless gun.

A: Hi Lewis, If you are talking about the "drag marks" that develop around the cylinder from the locking pawl as it is used they are normal to all revolvers and are easily polished out on a stainless gun.

A: I have multiple blackhawks and I have never noticed any "cylinder drag" with loading gate open mine rotates freely and I don't notice any drag when rotating the cylinder by cocking the hammer If you are talking about the "drag marks" that develop around the cylinder from the locking pawl as it is used they are normal to all revolvers and are easily polished out on a stainless gun.

A: ruger just lists them as "Hardwood" you can give them a call and they should be able to give you more Information Telephone: 336-949-5200

A: Mike, Ruger uses the Hardwood "Cocobolo" for these Grips.

A: Model 0470 is listed @ Ruger site with "rose wood" grips.