[1022]

Hey guys which is the better gun the old or the new model Ruger Vaquero?

 

[a9mmfan]

I hate to be the guy that answers a question with a question, but since there is not really a better between the two....
What do you want to use it for?
The New Vaq has the handling feel of the old Colts, so If you are wanting a Cowboy Action gun, I would go with the New Vaq., but if you are wanting something to shoot hotter .45Colt rounds, the heavier OVM would be a better choice. So in my opinion, there's not a better gun, just better choices.

 

[Snapping Twig]

Old Vaquero can take the Ruger/TC only loads, but they're larger frame than the New Vaquero.

I have magnums for hot loads, so for me it's not an issue to stay within SAAMI specs and therefore the New Vaquero has such a nice feel that I don't see that as a handicap.

 

[wrench man]

Yep, the old model is a full size BlackHawk with fixed sights, if you want a "COLT" get an Uberti!

 

[L Pete]

I love my OM Vaquero in 44 mag with the 5.5" barrel. It's a whole lot easier to pack than my SBH 7.5"........

 

[1022]

Ok guys here's the scoop.....I've got a Ruger SBH 44mag 4 5/8 barrel ,but I know of a NMV in 45lc , just thought it would be something fun to shoot and not take a pounding. I kinda like the idea of the new ones being more like the old Colts..Thanks for the info...





BTW The Vaquero is blue 5 1/2 " barrel.but it's only $425,Also found a SS SBH 7 1/2 "...

 

[mister 270]

pics would be nice we love gun porn ,,oh did i mention we like pics

 

[Sweetwater]

That would be the one I would want. NMV, 5.5" barrel - just works for me. I have a 41mag for the buck and bang...45Colt is enough.

Jeff

 

[YelloKW]

Standard "Colt" loads are not weak, as some people seem to think. They have killed every critter that walks this continent at one time or another.

 

[Snapping Twig]

+1!

According to the legend, the Army comissioned a round that would penetrate a horse at 100 yards and kill the bad guy hiding behind it - and the 45 Colt did just that.

Not bad for a non magnum!

 

[gunrunner]

Standard "Colt" loads are not weak, as some people seem to think. They have killed every critter that walks this continent at one time or another.

Just ask Matt Dillion:biggrin:
Man would leave his Rifle in the boot and go after a passle of bad guys with that 7.5 barreled Great Western of his:biggrin:

 

[Sweetwater]

Uh, Randy, THAT was simply written into the script. LOL

Jeff