Ruger New Vaquero

[@dbmccann9]

What I love is that 11 years later he’s doing videos the exact same way.

[@strikemaf]

It’s 13 years now 😂

[@DestindKnee]

why change? If he turned into something like demolition ranch id stop watching

[@user-ly5tf1sz6h]

Because of Hickok45, just today, I bought my first single action: Ruger New Vaquero stainless steel in .357. I'm in love!!!

[@tenhundredkills]

Congrats on your new purchase! I can't wait to get my own in .45LC!

[@RottenCore69]

+Joder7777 Good choice, I have one in .45 Colt, blued.

[@HerrMueller93]

single actions are best actions.

[@AmericanHandgunner44]

My first was a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum!

[@wayneschnaak762]

+Nathan Mueller mine also

[@hickok45]

@Godswarrior101 , Short answer: The Ruger is very similar on the outside, but it's made differently on the inside. It's not meant to be a replica or exact clone of the Colt; it's meant to be more modern in it's strength and design.

[@johnweymouth5685]

Is that the convertible with the extra cylinder for 9mm?

[@hickok45]

@gapster46 , Nobody can hold a sight perfectly still, so it's always a matter of squeezing the shot off at the right instant.

[@TheMajHavoc]

Only one thing bad about Hickok's videos everything he shoots I wanna buy one

[@TheMajHavoc]

I was so close to buying this pistol when my VFW friend called and told me they picked my ticket & I won the Uberti .45LC SA. Thanks Hickock45 & VFW, it's a beautiful wheel gun.

[@fakenews6133]

Ikr. I'd be bankrupt if I gave in. But damn those are some nice pieces.

[@jeffreyottinger3165]

Lol hard life right amigo lol!

[@txxr542]

I have already bought a 22 revolver lol the man is awesome

[@endallbeall1211]

I have one

[@hickok45]

@gamerguy1991, Yes, any .357 Magnum can shoot .38 Special ammo, too.

[@SUFFOCATIONFAN]

this guy reminds me of my grandfather who passed on. He had a few ruger single actions, no vaqueros, but multiple blackhawks and a single six. Seeing this is kind of an emotional thing and comforts me. I would like to meet hickok, but living in Ohio this could be tough. I feel a vaqyero could be in my future...with those lovely wolf springs

[@kubotamaniac]

Hickok, I appreciate the fact that you mention "FUN", in shooting!! That is the most important thing, I guess.. That is the reason I reload most of the guns I shoot.....

[@hickok45]

@glynamus , When you quit getting black or brown lube coming out of it. If you soak the insides with a good BP lube, such as Ballistol, you will find that the residue won't do any damage in the short term, maybe even the long term. When I was shoot more matches, I tried to make sure I broke down my Colts completely at least once a year.

[@MathMatt17]

Great video, Hickok. My Dad is in law enforcement. As a gift, he gave me his Ruger Security-Six .357 magnum, made in 1975. It was a secondary weapon he had, so he didn't fire it much; it's still basically new. I cleaned it and fired it at the range for the first time this weekend (it was my first time firing a .357 magnum). What a bark!

[@KusagariBlues]

Matthew Stevenson Two years later, you any better at shooting it?

[@ChipMautz]

I bought a used Police or Security trade in, 4" Ruger Security Six from the mid 70's. It's amazing. Pachmayr presentation grips (rubber), it's a tack driver. Load it down w/ 38's for practice and .357's for carry or hunting. Good thing is it'll shoot any load you need, from factory 38/357 to hot rodded 'Ruger Only' handloads for defense or hunting!

[@jonerrek7806]

I purchased a Ruger 44 mag. several years ago. Not cheap, but just one of those things I had to have. Couldn't talk myself out of making the purchase. Not this time anyway, where normally I would. I'm sure I'm not the only one that has battled with should I or shouldn't I.

[@rodneybrimer1712]

I just traded for a Vaquero today. I love the weight of the gun trigger,hammer everything. Very accurate.shooter and durable. One of my guns I'll pass on one day to my grandson,just can't beat a Ruger. Thanks for video and all you do.

[@mrwhite5555]

It's still a beautiful peice I recently got 1 and Im still not over how good it is

[@alessandrosaldi7089]

The "intro" it's just gold

[@travisclark8952]

I think what I really like about your videos Hickok45 is that you are honest, we all miss at some point and you aren't the type to be like "I never miss, I am perfect." and I admire that.

[@MrAzrancher]

In researching for purchase the .357 has out grown the .45 lc because you can load .38 and shoot which is lighter and less expensive. Then kick it up to .357 if needed. Plus many lever rifles are in .357/.38 now so you can have rifle/pistol with one type ammo. Great video's!!

[@Wildwestwrangler]

or go 44 mag and shoot 44 special

[@bajadan2769]

@@Wildwestwrangler I just bought the .45.amd load them up or down -the big ole slug works for me !

[@1sostatic]

I love the older historical guns you show - also love the Hickok45's use of old western euphemisms

[@bulsi]

I have one in 45LC and love it. It became my favorite to shoot from the moment I first fired it.

[@delandmona]

I've had one of the first Ruger Vaqueros in .45 LC since 1994. As Hickok says, it's a tank, but a really great gun. Hardly any recoil due to the heavy weight of the weapon. I had a Colt Peacemaker also, and I always believed the Ruger is twice the gun for half the price.

[@JeffinTD]

Wish Ruger still offered the larger original Vaquero…

[@corneliuscrewe677]

@@JeffinTD Me, too. I liked the option to load them much hotter than a Colt, and the extra weight was great for recoil control.

[@RAGINxxXxxCAJUN]

Thanks a lot Hickok45 for making me buy another firearm. Since I met you I brought 10 guns I never even though of

[@jongecsek5085]

I just bought and LOVE my New Vaquero 45 LC!! Fun gun!! Thank you Hickok45 and thank you Ruger!

[@kurtistjones6337]

You sir deffinately have the most thorough. To the point. Well spoken reviews. And probably the coolest range on KZbin 👌

[@jamisoncurtis2387]

Years ago I picked up a Winchester 94AE in .45 and enjoy it, eventually at the local gunshop there was a Ruger vaquero in .45 so I bought that. The Ruger was stainless and some ivory looking grips. Fun to shoot targets with and great to have a lever gun and revolver in the same caliber.

[@troy9477]

Great revolver. I worked in a gun shop from 1993-95. I remember when the Blackhawk based Vaqueros came out. They were a bit heavy. The new streamlined ones should be ideal. Hard to beat a good 357 for a trail/woods gun too. I imagine it is perhaps a shade lighter than my 4" 686, or would feel lighter due to the balance with the longer barrel. Something else to add to my list, and i have plenty already. Love your videos. Thank you

[@hickok45]

@DREAMFINISH09 , They are all good. If you're not sure, I guess go with the middle size, 5 3/4"

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

I just LOVE these single-action revolvers. And that hat sure suits you sir!

[@scottperson9487]

Shot one for the first time this week. Another great revolver from Ruger.

[@davidgomez5116]

This is the best intro so far... I ain't never see a deck wit 5 aces bang! bang! bang!

[@ifronnin]

I love these videos. One of my horses just died. This helps keep my mind off it.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Sorry to hear that man. I dunno about you but the loss of a pet hits me harder than losing people. I grieve over it like a little kid and I’m 38 years old 🤦‍♂️. But I hope your doing well. Godspeed my friend Johnny Buck creek, Kentucky

[@thomaslail9244]

You sir are an exquisite marksman. I have seen many videos of yours and you are always an amazing shot, just wanted to give you 2 thumbs of for the eagle eye you are keep up the shooting.

[@yellowman1972]

My father just gave me the greatest gift. 2 consecutive numbered ruger vaqueros that had been worked on by the legendary ron powers. He sent them in 2005 and got them back in 2007. They are the most beautiful looking and shooting revolvers i have ever touched. Makes me want to wear my rig everywhere. I am getting a set of tru ivory grops put on right now but am going to post a vid when they get back. Cant wait for my next club shoot to show these works of art off.

[@MichiganPowersports]

I have a 22 single action and I love it. I can just sit outside all day long on 15 bucks and never run out of ammo.

[@nugginfutz]

Same

[@commiesnzombies]

fast forward to 2022, i am looking for a single action replica bb/pellet model since ammo is over priced or non existent

[@EbenezarGold]

That looks like a lot of fun. I got my buddy a reload kit for his rifle that shoots .223 for a wedding gift a long time ago, but now I am thinking of getting into reload myself. I think one of these Cowboy guns would be good to get into shooting a different style and also start into reloading. great video, guys.

[@quityercryinglibitards7203]

Just found this video. Ive been around a few years but I was still a dinosaur in 2010 as far as phones and computers go. So thats my lame excuse for missing this fine video. Better late than never. I own both Colts and OLD MODEL VAQUEROS.That said, I prefer the OLD MODEL VAQUEROS. Even over my SAA's as far as shooting is concerned. I would enjoy a future review of the Old Model Vaqueros,mainly in 44 mag and/or 357 mag if the opportunity ever arises. I would be glad to even loan you the ones I own. Thanks for what you guys do to support our shooting sports and second amendment freedom.I look forward to every new video that comes from the compound.

[@hickok45]

Thanks, and you very likely have MORE homework to do since you were "computer illiterate" through many of our years of making videos. Around 1800 videos on your homework assignment, so better get at it; I'll bring a pop quiz by when I think you're caught up. :-)

[@quityercryinglibitards7203]

@@hickok45 You would be surprised how much catching up Ive done. I rarely go a day without visiting the Hickock 45 library If theres not a new video waiting in the subscribed page. And dont get me wrong about the Colts. They are Iconic. Its just that I could afford the Old Vaqueros that I own when they were new at the LGS.So therefore they feel more natural in my hand from use than the Colts I finally allowed myself to purchase after the kids left the nest. Be safe on the road this week out west, and I will have coffee and donuts waiting for that pop quiz. Thanks.

[@bengarcia3063]

My dad has one in 45 colt. His is in chrome and it goes beautifully with my new Henry big big silver in the same caliber.

[@miltonloupe1290]

Hickok is just one expert shooter and historian. Wow-I would have loved a instructor like this in the Marine Corps.

[@hickok45]

@briggsandstratton1 , Yes, will do one in the future.

[@littlerube8358]

Cause of Hicock he made me a gun enthusiast....and this my dream gun

[@horsecrazy4011]

i seem just like your cowboy friend. im an experienced horseman, and i love the old west guns especially the single action revolvers!

[@NightSailor]

El Paso Saddlery is a fine match for that gun.

[@1337Flaps]

the concept of buying a gun is alien to us brits very very very interseting history in all you vids, keep it up !

[@georgeclark2349]

my new ruger redhawk 45 is in and what a wonderful piece the double action trigger would put my smiths to shame it is going to be a wonderful shooter. actually let my lovely dealer have my single action for 100 bucks she spent a lot of time securing my new gun, and she had shot it before and loved it. nice to have suppliers that will go out of their way to help you.

[@toddmiller3387]

Sent my vaquero back to ruger to work on. They acutuneed it for me. Change spring polished some of the parts, all I now is it's a tack driver. Just smooth like glass....in 45 long colt..

[@hickok45]

@lawenforcementrant , It's a two-year-old Sony HandyCam.

[@crankybuzzard6867]

My favorite for sure. Great review Hickok45. Totally fun to shoot!

[@gund2281]

I found one of these at my local dealer the other day. Hadn't ever seen one "in the flesh" so to speak. It too was in .357 mag. I asked the guy to see it and OH...MY...GOD!!! If you're thinking about this gun, I'd recommend it based SOLELY on the action! I haven't even fired one yet. The hammer came back SO smooth. I was seriously in awe. Even with one of those cylinder protectors in, it was just like butter. Can't wait to get one myself!!!

[@csedan7916]

I did A LOT of research on SA .45's before I bought this and it was trouble out of the box. Brass sticks on entry and discharge (it's not me not aligning the cylinder properly) and the cylinder will tighten up on when spinning it through on 2 of the 6 chambers. Sending it back to Ruger.

[@nickanto]

hickok you've got the best gun/shooting vids on youtube by far.

[@skrimisher08]

"Don't come back to Tennessee" hahaha i love it!

[@jimmyruger7529]

love it love it love it, I bought a 45 LC New Vaquero yesterday , !!

[@munchmunchie5290]

Jimmy Ruger how do you like it 10 months later?

[@hickok45]

@georgewashington92 , You can use either one. Most people would use modern smokeless ammo.

[@joeydoesthings4955]

Was finally able to pull the trigger and buy a 5.5” stainless steel Vaquero in .357 today! It will be my prettiest gun, and I have no doubt it will be my new favorite gun (which is currently my Ruger LCRX snub nose in .357).

[@jardo531]

Man, I love your videos. I was just looking at some used ruger vaqueros online and I clicked over to see if you had any reviews on one. Low and behold there is hickok 45 shooting one. Great vids. Really appreciate them. I will be picking up that vaquero tomorrow. Can't wait.

[@hickok45]

@biggzyboys , I don't recall. I thought I gave the grip info in the video. Maybe I didn't.

[@J_Braz_]

"Hey... "That's the first deck of cards I've seen with five Ace's in it." 😂😂🤣🤣

[@hickok45]

@Rodriguer2000 , I think it might have been in 1878? The Colt Lightening? Not sure, but I think it was rather fragile and not all that successful.

[@elijaht.wreckingball5532]

Great. Now I need to buy a single action revolver. Thanks a lot hickok45. Watching you have fun is killing my bank account :)

[@randyguapo9517]

I've Been Really Happy With Anything El Paso Saddlery has Sent Me. There Fabulous Holsters.

[@donh5755]

Just bought a Ruger/Talk Vaquero in 44mag, birdshead grip, 3 3/4" barrel, hi polish stainless steel.....sweet!

[@Dietzeeeee]

I have 2 ruger old vaqueros. I am currently working on some loads that are starting to get into the +P range for 45 Long colt. Remeber the New vaquero in 45 long colt IS NOT to be loaded to +P loading. Only the older model that is "build like a tank" can handle these loads. I have found my favorite target load is a 200 grain round shoulder flat point lead alloy with 7.2 grains of titegroup. gives me about 820 FPS out of a 4 7/8 inch barrel LOVE MY VAQUEROS. Great review hicok45

[@hickok45]

@vaderx360 , It's called " Range Tour II"

[@Popgunner101]

I love my Vaquero. Mine's in 44 mag. I can download it to 44 special power or load it hot to full 44 mag loads. It goes well with my Winchester AE 44 mag Mod 94.

[@burntzapato8446]

My dad would've loved your channel Hickok45.

[@eddykay57]

Hickok45 has the best review vids. Hands down... I've owned a 4" case hardened frame Vaquero 45LC for over 20 yrs. Pairs well with the Henry Big Boy same caliber. Had a small red insert notched up front and added some stag grips. Are you kidding me? This "ole revolver shoots and looks beautiful. As Hickok mentions more frame beef than the "New" model. I welcome this. Even after 100 round+ outings of 225g JSP's we're still good. Clean, repeat...

[@hickok45]

Not quite finished processing yet, but it's almost there (1:45 CST).

[@davisgunner6687]

How many guns is enough?? Just one more!

[@johnc.crispell5660]

I wish my wife UNDERSTOOD that!! :)

[@jimoverly5386]

btw, you have excellent videos. many years ago, i had a .45 colt, ruger blackhawk, and, it was deadly. a few months back, i bought a new vaquero, .45 colt, 4.6" barrel, and found i couldn't hit with it. texas grips was only maker, but, those grips would cost me over $200. in canada. so, added a piece of 5/8" urethane to bottom, held on with gorilla tape, then, wrapped the whole grip with golfer's grip tape. much more hand filling, and not slippery, and, can be readily removed. worth a try, if grip is too small and slippery.

[@Derenk83]

With the Old Colt Single Actions if you let the hammer rest on a live round and you dropped it and lands hammer first there is a good chance the gun will fire, the old cowboys did it for safety. However, all Vaqueros have a transfer bar so it is safe to load all six.

[@AppalachianCryptidDoge]

This is my favorite video so far. I have a 5.5 Stainless Vaquero on order through the local shop. Ive got a stash of .38 so I ordered the .357 model.

[@G1951-w1y]

Mine's one of the first ones with the case colored frame in .45 Colt. I also have one of the old Vaquero's, a Bisley in .45 Colt for the heavy loads.

[@funsponge8550]

After seeing this, I had to go buy one of these. And it's the favorite of my collection.

[@hickok45]

@xxxlotus000 , It's mostly to reduce recoil.

[@justinprather8846]

+hickok45 You should review a Merwin and Hulbert revolver. I know there's no modern clones, but if we're talking cowboy guns that pistol needs to be talked about.

[@John-xk6qg]

This video was posted a decade ago

[@williamgrissom1995]

Thank you Hickok. I love your videos. I've always wanted a couple of single shot cowboy revolvers that are made to last and a holster rig to carry them. I just don't know which caliber would be best between the 357 magnum and the 45 long colt. Traditional 45 or the newer 357 trend. 😁

[@tboman4128]

William grissom: I have the 45 colt. A lot of people buy the 357 mag because they can shoot 38 special too. A lot cheaper to shoot 38...

[@hickok45]

@pscans321 , Yes, that's a good holster!

[@mildlyupset]

Can't wait to see the video! The Vaquero is my favorite revolver!!!

[@hickok45]

@TheWakeupbuttercup , You can use stainless steel. No problem.

[@Lollygagger-k4p]

Great guns. Very successful. Mine is the old model based on the Blackhawk with the 4-1/2" barrel in .45 Colt. I don't know about thwe trigger and hammer pull weight on the mew style, but mine greatly benefitted from installing Wolff springs. Bought it new in 93. It's been perfect unless I'm not very careful of primer height when reloading. There's almost no space for forgiveness as the cartridges pass thru the frame if you have a primer that's even .005" high. Even after some thousands of cowboy rounds, the clearance between the chamber mouths and the forcing cone remains between .003"-.004" gap. Brutally strong guns.

[@1jimmarch]

My daily-carry-without-fail piece is that gun with a 4.68" barrel (same length as the ejector) in 357, with a lower-slung SuperBlackhawk hammer grafted on, loaded six-up with the nastiest ammo DoubleTap brews up (125gr @ 1,600fps). Leather is custom, high-and-tight crossdraw under a light jacket generally, and radically modified sights like nothing else. I love that gun.

[@dano1956]

Just bought one on gunbroker, have a good wk. Dano

[@chauncymcbaddass]

The Old Vaquero as far as I can recall, was basically a Blackhawk with fixed sights. If you want to shoot Blackhawk loads with a "cowboy" gun keep an eye out for a used Old Vaquero. I've had my eye on a 357 Ruger SA for quite a while still torn between Blackhawk convertable (6.5" bar. 357/9mm) or Vaquero (5.5" bar.) As of right now the only SA I have is a really old Single Six (22lr/22wmr) love it. Thanks once again Hickock45 for the great videos.

[@PunchRockGroin]

You're right, I do love that metal "ting" sound. Nothing like it.

[@tomomalley7550]

Never a disappointment, thanks for a good presentation.

[@robertmason6928]

Hickcock 45 I admire your channel Do you know if it possible to get put a different extension rod where the. Rod slides up the side similar to that of my uberti. The ruger wants to push out the 209 primer without ejecting the casing. Can you help me?

[@sweetassteel]

Would love to see you make a video of a Ruger Blackhawk in .45 LC

[@chryskymknelsen2042]

i would love to see that also

[@franciskowalsky7574]

I ab

[@mcbridecreek]

Watching Hickok45 shoot the gong reminds me of Elmer Keith saying a man who can really shoot a SAA .45 can make it really hot on targets out to 500 yards.

[@matthewbarnhart5874]

So let's say for argument's sake we go back to 1890's and in the gunshop is a Colt SA and a Ruger (had ruger existed)Vaquero in 45LC for sale. Which gun is the better choice for Cowboy Bill?

[@brottarnacke]

Matthew Barnhart I guess that depends on how well the Ruger interiors handle black powder.

[@matthewbarnhart5874]

Interesting point.

[@hickok45]

@beyondguitars , Yes, I've had both.

[@LittleMaggot50]

hickok45= coolest guy on youtube, and he says some funny stuff at the beginnin of vids, epic

[@georgexwilson1787]

Just bought the Ruger New Vaquero .45LC/.45ACP Convertible, Model 5144. Can't wait to shoot it! :-)

[@olhippie1]

Yes, The 38 is the same cartridge case just slightly shorter, so it will fit and fire in any revolver chambered for the 357. The other way around ,of course is not feasible since the 38 chamber is to short to allow the 357 to seat completely.

[@mackmyles9034]

Got one yesterday in 45 and I believe is stainless steel not sure but it’s my first single action and I love it even though I haven’t shot it just pulling back the hammer fills so smooth and well done

[@tiggerr42431]

Those grips really add a lot to the looks of a very well made model.

[@MrSirMick]

Love your video's Hickok45. Been a fan of Ruger for a long time.

[@kenttowne2611]

Thinking of buying a Vaquero? Just buy it!!

[@hickok45]

@BlackSabbath1204, Yes,

[@Thomas12541]

Ruger stopped making the Vaquero for the .44mag but the grips you can get at any gun store or from ruger.com. Oh the Single Actions grips Ruger makes are for all of them I have the rubber grips on mine and the control and roll is perfect.

[@spoilerwarning28]

this video is what made me decide on my new vaquero. THANK YOU HICKOK!

[@surfing636]

I had to laugh when you said " Let's try couple shots across the hill"! I have a .357 mag DA 6" barrel and won a bet on a 150 yard shot. I asked my friend if he thought I could hit a target at that distance, he said NO WAY! After hitting the target, I emptied the gun, hitting the target with each shot. This was proof that a long barrel revoler with a powerful cartridge can reach out & touch. Watching your video reminded how you fire, short delay, then "ping" (target hit). Good video!!!

[@stridingshadow]

@MichaelkSimmons Actually a typical .357 magnum load sports about 900 Joules of muzzle energy, opposed to 700 Joules of muzzle energy from a typical .45 LC load. Most CAS shooters (as well as many sporting shooters in general) opt for cold loads (i.e. loads with low powder) to minimize recoil. You can't expect an extremely cold load to propel a heavy bullet reliably, so you use a light bullet as well, which is trickier if you're loading a bigger caliber, or so I think.

[@44hawk28]

I believe that if that Ruger is level with the horizon or pointed upwards it can be cocked. The reason it locks up when you're pointing it downwards is because the transfer bar hits the firing pin. Unless there's been a very recent change to those firearms. I have probably a dozen or so of Blackhawk variants period including an original 44 Magnum Blackhawk from 1957, as well as one of the 452 6 and 1/2 inch super Blackhawks they made period and of course I could have at least one Ruger lightweight 22 cal with the aluminum cylinder

[@Toyuzu]

I just bought my first SA Ruger revolver - a bisley stainless convertible in 45 Colt / 45 ACP. I enjoyed the review, thanks!

[@shannonwalley2909]

I have a ss 7.5 inch ruger vaquero 45lc can I buy a different cylinder and shoot the 45acp I have seen a few convertibles that shoot both