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Patterned after the Colt Single Action Army, this is one of the 'New Model' revolvers manufactured since 1973.New Model revolvers have 2 pins through the frame and cock without the clicks associated with Ruger's Old Model mechanism. Steel ejector housing became standard in 2000. Transfer bar hammer safety is similar to modern double-action revolvers.
Manufacturer: | Ruger |
Gun Make: | Ruger |
Gun Model: | Ruger Vaquero Birds Head |
Gun Type: | Revolver |
Caliber: | .357 Magnum |
Barrel Length: | 4.625 in |
Housing/Frame Material: | Color Case Blued Alloy Steel |
Material: | Black Micarta |
Sight Configuration: | Blade Front, Fixed Rear |
Action Type: | Revolver |
Safety Type: | Trigger Activated Transfer Bar |
Trigger Action: | Single-Action (SA) |
Barrel Twist Rate: | 1-16 RH |
Rifling Profile: | 8 Groove Rifling |
Magazine Capacity: | 6 Round |
Production Year: | 1997 -2004 |
Muzzle Velocity: | 1267 ft/s |
Muzzle Energy: | 563 ft-lbs |