Grips

[bigun]

Just wondering if anyone has fired a revolver with a birds head grip. Is it comfortable to shoot? Have been thinking about a single action .45 colt and inquiring minds want to know. TIA

[krunchnik]

I have a Ruger New Model Vaquero Birdshead in .45ACP and I think it's a hoot-one of the most accurate pistol I have ever fired-and the proof was in the target.

In .45ACP it is not bad as far as recoil goes but I have no first hand knowledge of the .45 Colt.

 

[Garufa]

I’m curious about this.  Doesn’t that grip kinda roll up in the hand when you shoot it?

[bigun]

1 hour ago, krunchnik said:

I have a Ruger New Model Vaquero Birdshead in .45ACP and I think it's a hoot-one of the most accurate pistol I have ever fired-and the proof was in the target.

In .45ACP it is not bad as far as recoil goes but I have no first hand knowledge of the .45 Colt.

 

Thanks

[quedz]

Im curious about that "set" of grips on your Vaquero...

As far as OP question are we talking cowboy or Cor-Bon type loads?

Edited June 27, 2019 by hughd
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[hipower]

I have one, but I haven't shot it in over a year. To the best of my recollection, it did not "roll" on me. I thought that would be the case the first time I saw one. But after holding it, I just had to have one. 

I believe the New Model Vaquero to be one of the prettiest pistols ever made! Heck...my wife even likes it!

[bigun]

Hipower thanks for the info. Been looking foe a while

[Fourtyfive]

They are like a bob-tail .45, perfect.

Edited June 28, 2019 by Fourtyfive

[bigun]

On 6/25/2019 at 9:56 PM, hughd said:

Im curious about that "set" of grips on your Vaquero...

As far as OP question are we talking cowboy or Cor-Bon type loads?

Cor-bon and hand rolled