Super Blackhawk Recon - The Firearms Forum

Powderhorn · 09-27-2009, 02:27 PM

I have an old Super Blackhawk that I have had for years. I didnt buy it new, but it was certainly NIB-condition when I bought it. It was made in '76. I've carried it for years on just about every hunting trip I ever took, and just about every foray into the Maine woods seeking trout. I shot a coyote with it two years ago that ran into my area while calling turkey. I shot at a deer last year with it, again, turkey hunting, when the two seasons overlapped. The bluing is worn on the cylinder and the barrel. Its seen a lot of use.

I should prpbably stop waxing poetic about this darn hogleg, but I just love it. Ive been thinking; should I send it in and have some rework done to it and have it reconditioned by a good gunsmith? What should I have done to it? What would be good mods to have done to it, mods that would be suitable for the carry and useage that I do with it? Would it be worth it, or should I just leave it alone?

Sandman · 09-28-2009, 08:26 AM

If the performance is good, I wouldn't mess with it. If you use it a lot, then reconditioning won't last long. Besides, a little wear and tear just shows that it is a working gun instead of a showpeice.

Lotsdragon · 09-28-2009, 09:38 AM

+1 for the sandman...............

johnlives4christ · 09-28-2009, 02:35 PM

i'd leave it alone. as stated if you use it, a new finish wont last long. i love ruger single actions. i have a single six that has seen better days but i just cant bring myself to do anything to it.

Powderhorn · 09-28-2009, 06:14 PM

I'm feeling the same way. I'm glad you guys checked in. Thanks.

I do love this gun. Its like an old friend.

johnlives4christ · 09-28-2009, 07:18 PM

cherished guns are my favorite kinds of guns for people to show off. i'd much rather see a piece that has been carried miles in a holster and cared for well than a new pistol that only sees the range once or twice a year.

09-27-2009, 02:27 PM	#1
Powderhorn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH Posts: 165	Super Blackhawk Recon I have an old Super Blackhawk that I have had for years. I didnt buy it new, but it was certainly NIB-condition when I bought it. It was made in '76. I've carried it for years on just about every hunting trip I ever took, and just about every foray into the Maine woods seeking trout. I shot a coyote with it two years ago that ran into my area while calling turkey. I shot at a deer last year with it, again, turkey hunting, when the two seasons overlapped. The bluing is worn on the cylinder and the barrel. Its seen a lot of use. I should prpbably stop waxing poetic about this darn hogleg, but I just love it. Ive been thinking; should I send it in and have some rework done to it and have it reconditioned by a good gunsmith? What should I have done to it? What would be good mods to have done to it, mods that would be suitable for the carry and useage that I do with it? Would it be worth it, or should I just leave it alone? __________________ 'Tis sad irony that the very people who work against our gun ownership are the ones that we will be called upon to defend should the need arise. -Me -->

09-28-2009, 08:26 AM	#2
Sandman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 556	Re: Super Blackhawk Recon If the performance is good, I wouldn't mess with it. If you use it a lot, then reconditioning won't last long. Besides, a little wear and tear just shows that it is a working gun instead of a showpeice.

09-28-2009, 09:38 AM	#3
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Re: Super Blackhawk Recon +1 for the sandman............... __________________ "First comes smiles,then lies.Last is gunfire" Roland Deschain

09-28-2009, 02:35 PM	#4
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Super Blackhawk Recon i'd leave it alone. as stated if you use it, a new finish wont last long. i love ruger single actions. i have a single six that has seen better days but i just cant bring myself to do anything to it.

09-28-2009, 06:14 PM	#5
Powderhorn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH Posts: 165	Re: Super Blackhawk Recon I'm feeling the same way. I'm glad you guys checked in. Thanks. I do love this gun. Its like an old friend. __________________ 'Tis sad irony that the very people who work against our gun ownership are the ones that we will be called upon to defend should the need arise. -Me

09-28-2009, 07:18 PM	#6
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Super Blackhawk Recon cherished guns are my favorite kinds of guns for people to show off. i'd much rather see a piece that has been carried miles in a holster and cared for well than a new pistol that only sees the range once or twice a year.