Single action revolvers, some people love them, some people hate them. I have always been somewhere in between. I have a Rough Rider 22 and a Virginian Dragoon 357 that get rare use. I have actually framed the Dragoon and have it as a decoration in my gun room/work area since I shoot it so infrequently.
After acquiring a S&W model 29 with 8 inch barrel I have been on the lookout for another long barrel firearm. I was thinking about a 29-3 silhouette when I stumbled upon this 10.5 inch Ruger Super Blackhawk. Unless I found a killer deal on the 29 this was less than half the price and still fills my needs (wants).
I have about a hundred rounds through it and it is a joy to shoot. I can hardly miss out to 60 yards and I’m working on being proficient out to 100.
Does anyone here have a soft spot for single actions or long barrels? Opinions and feedback is greatly appreciated.

I have a long barrel (8") Dan Wesson that was made sometime in the 1980's. Actually it's one of those multi-barrel kits in the Samsonite case and it came with the long barrel already installed. Haven't shot it since I bought it, but will eventually.

Now single-action, that's another story! I have a set of SASS Ruger Vaqueros (.38) with the Montado (lowered) hammers. I'm not involved with Cowboy Action, just wanted a single-action to have fun with so I got two. And they are fun! Smooth actions, comfortable to hold and shoot, and accurate, too. I cannot help smiling every time I shoot one of them.

Also, have an old model Ruger Vaqero in .45Colt. It, too, is a good and comfortable (relatively) shooter but it doesn't get as much range time as the .38's.

Not a fan of long-barreled handguns, but I've always wanted to get a SA revolver as a fun gun, something like a Peacemaker clone with a 4-3/4" barrel, or a Schofield clone. It's always been down on my list of priorities as I try to build up a collection of more "practical" guns. At some point I would like to get one.

Seeing that picture, though, reminded me of something. Didn't Wyatt Earp have a Colt Buntline (I think that's what it was called) with a really long barrel?

Been having Super Blackhawk with 5.5" barrel and fluted cylinder thoughts lately myself.

Found a J.P. Sauer and Sohn single action revolver in 44 Magnum. The guy wanted a hundred bucks for it. Gave it a once over before loading it up. I had forgotten how much fun these are.

The long barrel thing came later. A 14 inch barrel scratched that itch very well.

My first real gun:
Hawes (JP Sauer & Sohn) Western Marshall. Brass frame, 4 3/4 barrel in .45 Colt. Great pistol!
I have never been without an SA since.

I like revolvers a lot, both single and double action but I'm not a fan of 8 inch barrels and up. My Ruger Super Blackhawk with a 7.5" barrel is plenty for my tastes. 4", 6" and 6.5" works best for me with a preference for the 6" and 6.5" barrel lengths.

My favorite revolver is my S&W Model 29 with a 6.5 inch barrel followed closely by my S&W Model 617 with a 6" barrel.

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Originally posted by henryarnaud:
Not a fan of long-barreled handguns, but I've always wanted to get a SA revolver as a fun gun, something like a Peacemaker clone with a 4-3/4" barrel, or a Schofield clone. It's always been down on my list of priorities as I try to build up a collection of more "practical" guns. At some point I would like to get one.

Seeing that picture, though, reminded me of something. Didn't Wyatt Earp have a Colt Buntline (I think that's what it was called) with a really long barrel?

The Earp gun was called the "Buntline Special," which has been shown to be the product of a literary myth, perpetrated by one Stuart N Lake, by serious historians of the American West.

This in stainless is the 1st .44 Magnum I owned. Bought a 2nd one too which became my primary white tail revolver. Backed up by a short barreled New Model in .357 Magnum for close, fast brush shots. The barrel on your Super is .730" diameter all the way. Mentioned because it could be had with a tapered barrel as well. The under cut front sight blade is a leather shredder so nylon is more better. I told a story years back in this Forum of launching a 240 jacketed soft point through my bedroom window and my parents garage with my Super. I hit what I was aiming at. Too much dry fire and too eager to get to the out of doors to try the gun out and I had just loaded up 5 rounds. Arranged my gear, 30 seconds pass and I picked up that big wheely, rolled back the hammer, aligned its sights and squeezed. Only ever had to do that 1 time in my life. I put Pachmayrs on mine to fill the hand better.

A holster for that's going go be interesting.

Fun guns. Thinning the herd though, so they're likely to be headed out the door.

It’s funny how odd-ball guns latch on to people. I haven’t had that experience with a buntline, per se. Although, my Ruger SRM (in .357 Maximum) came with a 10.5” bull barrel for steel silhouette shooting.

But, no my friend... I’m not a fan of single action revolvers. Lol

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While I'm partial to shorter barrels on handguns, it doesn't stop me from thinking that is a really nice piece, or wanting to try one like it sometime. I love single-actions, and I definitely have a Ruger revolver problem...I'm up to 5 last time I checked. The Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk is by far my favorite single-action design. Mine is incredibly accurate, has a great trigger right out of the box, and as a reloader I love its overbuilt ruggedness and versatility. Mine's a convertible, so I can shoot anything from light .45ACP (while not messing with moon clips!) to crazy hot .45 Colt out of it.