New SA for me

[RoninPA]

DA Ruger guys don't faint, I'm still a hard core DA person. I bought a .30 Carbine NM Blackhawk when I was at the OGCA show this weekend. I came upon this BN31 and after reading a lot of posts about them decided I wanted one...and the price was right. I have plenty of .30 Carbine ammo as I own a M1 Carbine also so no problem there.

Here's the Info:

Red and White box, Box end label:
New Model "BLACKHAWK"
.30 Carbine Cal Revolver
Catalog No. BN31 7 1/2" Bbl

The s/n was written in white on the front of the box

s/n 51-13163, dates to 1978
Has the Southport "Warning" address on the left side

Included the manual marked MRN5/25/4-78 and the light blue Ruger/NRA card

With walnut grips. Next to NO turn line. The guy selling it was selling for a friend and he said he didn't think the guy ever shot it. Looking at the barrel and cylinder/cylinder face I would have to agree. Bought some grips tha Bill Hamm was selling because I liked the looks and thought they would look good on the gun. They are a bit thick at the top but they fit my hand fine so I'll work on that later.

[gunman42782]

Very nice! Just make sure you have hearing protection on if you shoot it, cause those babies are LOUD!

[RocDoc]

I like it! What are those grips? Neat looking for sure.

[RoninPA]

I'll have to pull them off and get the info. I do know they are XR3-Red and made for the Ruger lock but the grip locator was perfect and the fit along the grip frame is perfect. Only thing is they are a bit thick at the top and stand proud at the top front. I think I can work on them to fit better once I do some research and talk to other more knowledgeable SA guys but they fit my hands good and that "fatter" portion won't bother my hands when I shoot it.

There was a guy at Bill Hamms sale table looking at them and I really liked them and thought they would go good with the gun. I'm very happy with them and their look.

[flattop44]

Ron, they really do look good on that 30 Carbine. Like Gunman said, they are Loud. I wear ear plugs and muffs when I shoot them.
Bill

[RoninPA]

I like it! What are those grips? Neat looking for sure.

Took them off and they are Altamont.

[Watertender]

Looks great Ron! You should have a lot of fun with it. Good seeing you last weekend.

[JAYDAWG]

Ron.......
Looks to me the DA guy might be swinging both ways lately!??!?
Sweet 30 and the grips are cool.

Cheers,
JAY

[RoninPA]

Jay,
I tell the SA guys that I will never pass up a good deal on a Ruger SA because I can always use it as trading material But it is versatile as I can shoot .32-20 from it (just need to find some now).