hflashman
Posts: 3 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 6, 2025 13:18:54 GMT -5 Quote Post by hflashman on Apr 6, 2025 13:18:54 GMT -5The above noted Blackhawk is listed as a distributor special at 36 oz. It sports the medium frame but the similarly sized New Vaquero is 4 oz heavier at 40 oz. It also has sights that the NV doesn't. Why is it so much lighter? Years ago I recall the standard blued Blackhawk in this config but with the larger frame was about 36 oz as well and believe someone indicated it was because the grip frame was aluminum. Is that the case here? However, assuming this to be the case, how does the gun feel in hand compared to the other slightly heavier models? Top heavy? Noticeable? |
marlin35
Posts: 624 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 6, 2025 17:21:18 GMT -5via mobile Quote Post by marlin35 on Apr 6, 2025 17:21:18 GMT -5The 45 flattop may be one of the best balancing, best feeling “in hand” revolvers I’ve ever put my mitts on. I wear one daily and it is neither burdensome on the hip nor lacking in its abilities. You won’t be sorry to get one. Mine likes the Miha 454-640 bullet over 10 grains of power pistol. |
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kooz
Posts: 695 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 6, 2025 17:58:27 GMT -5singleaction likes this Quote Post by kooz on Apr 6, 2025 17:58:27 GMT -5Unless they have come out with an aluminum GF medium frame , that advertised weight is way off. The med frame .45 FT with 4 5/8' bbl is about 42oz empty . The original size .45 BH with aluminum frame that is still being made is right at 37oz , if you switch out the steel ejector rod housing for an older aluminum one and trade the black hard rubber grips for walnut, you will be right at 36oz, maybe 35oz depending on the grips . |
singleaction
Posts: 1,774 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 6, 2025 18:16:20 GMT -5 Quote Post by singleaction on Apr 6, 2025 18:16:20 GMT -5
Apr 6, 2025 17:58:27 GMT -5 kooz said: Unless they have come out with an aluminum GF medium frame , that advertised weight is way off. The med frame .45 FT with 4 5/8' bbl is about 42oz empty . The original size .45 BH with aluminum frame that is still being made is right at 37oz , if you switch out the steel ejector rod housing for an older aluminum one and trade the black hard rubber grips for walnut, you will be right at 36oz, maybe 35oz depending on the grips . That’s about right. I weighed a blue 4 5/8” FT 45 at a hair over 41 oz. I sent my 4 5/8” Taffin PPP FT Bisley 45 to RW for an aluminum Potatoe Judge Jr. I’m expecting 36 to 37oz. It might go an oz less if I asked Ronnie to scallop the loading gate/recoil shield (wink-wink-nod-nod!). Those steel gf NM xr3 45 flattops are still very handy and packable at 41-42oz, though. I prefer a few oz’ lighter, but for the relatively low price, they are easily amenable. |
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Encore64
All Things Revolvers.... Posts: 12,286 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 6, 2025 18:31:32 GMT -5via mobilesingleaction and StanleyWhite like this Quote Post by Encore64 on Apr 6, 2025 18:31:32 GMT -5My Blackhawk 5.5" weighs 36.6 oz. Hard to imagine a better economy woods carry... |
hflashman
Posts: 3 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 20, 2025 12:31:40 GMT -5 Quote Post by hflashman on Apr 20, 2025 12:31:40 GMT -5FYI. I contacted Lipsey's who advised 36 ounces was incorrect. The website now lists the weight as 40 ounces. Thanks for the input. |
Cholla
Posts: 741 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 21, 2025 22:39:33 GMT -5 Quote Post by Cholla on Apr 21, 2025 22:39:33 GMT -5No need guessing. Here's mine- That's 39 oz. Of course the aftermarket grips and Power Custom base pin probably added 1 oz. plus. |
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singleaction
Posts: 1,774 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Apr 22, 2025 6:01:54 GMT -5z1r likes this Quote Post by singleaction on Apr 22, 2025 6:01:54 GMT -5
Apr 21, 2025 22:39:33 GMT -5 Cholla said: No need guessing. Here's mine- That's 39 oz. Of course the aftermarket grips and Power Custom base pin probably added 1 oz. plus. I was thinking your scale must be off, as I once weighed an identical NIB version at 41.2oz on my little kitchen scale. I did a google search, and this topic has been hashed out several times, on several forums, including this one. Your scale seems correct, and mine is off. I no longer own one of those guns to recheck that weight, but I’m definitely getting a new scale! |
coltlover
Posts: 5 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Jun 4, 2025 22:38:16 GMT -5 Quote Post by coltlover on Jun 4, 2025 22:38:16 GMT -5
Apr 22, 2025 6:01:54 GMT -5 singleaction said:
Apr 21, 2025 22:39:33 GMT -5 Cholla said: No need guessing. Here's mine- That's 39 oz. Of course the aftermarket grips and Power Custom base pin probably added 1 oz. plus. I was thinking your scale must be off, as I once weighed an identical NIB version at 41.2oz on my little kitchen scale. I did a google search, and this topic has been hashed out several times, on several forums, including this one. Your scale seems correct, and mine is off. I no longer own one of those guns to recheck that weight, but I’m definitely getting a new scale! Cholla, |
z1r
Posts: 1,657 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Jun 4, 2025 23:35:26 GMT -5 Quote Post by z1r on Jun 4, 2025 23:35:26 GMT -5
Apr 22, 2025 6:01:54 GMT -5 singleaction said:
Apr 21, 2025 22:39:33 GMT -5 Cholla said: No need guessing. Here's mine- That's 39 oz. Of course the aftermarket grips and Power Custom base pin probably added 1 oz. plus. I was thinking your scale must be off, as I once weighed an identical NIB version at 41.2oz on my little kitchen scale. I did a google search, and this topic has been hashed out several times, on several forums, including this one. Your scale seems correct, and mine is off. I no longer own one of those guns to recheck that weight, but I’m definitely getting a new scale! What were you thinking? :-) |
Cholla
Posts: 741 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Jun 5, 2025 0:43:11 GMT -5bentnail and sixguntech like this Quote Post by Cholla on Jun 5, 2025 0:43:11 GMT -5
Jun 4, 2025 22:38:16 GMT -5 coltlover said:
Apr 22, 2025 6:01:54 GMT -5 singleaction said: I was thinking your scale must be off, as I once weighed an identical NIB version at 41.2oz on my little kitchen scale. I did a google search, and this topic has been hashed out several times, on several forums, including this one. Your scale seems correct, and mine is off. I no longer own one of those guns to recheck that weight, but I’m definitely getting a new scale! Cholla, I'm glad you asked! That, sir, is an original Ruger front sight that's had a healthy application of a good file, a Swiss file, then some cold blue. I've done three of my Blackhawks in all. Here's one of my .41's- |
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boolitdesigner
Posts: 1,637 | Lipsey's 45 ACP/Colt Blackhawk 4 5/8"Jun 5, 2025 14:16:04 GMT -5via mobile Quote Post by boolitdesigner on Jun 5, 2025 14:16:04 GMT -5Nice contour! You do good work. It looks like you could set up gold bars. |
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