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Ruger
Model Birds Head Vaquero
Ruger Revolver Birds Head Vaquero .357 Mag Variant-2
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:10-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4.625-in Weight:45-oz
Variant 2 of 4
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (158 grain bullet)200186
  • Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)8.08 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityPoor
  • Defense Factor64%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2003 - 2004
Caliber:.357 Mag
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:trigger activated transfer bar
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:color case blued alloy steel
Grip:simulated ivory
Sights:blade front, fixed rear
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Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$595.00Used Est:$625.00
Last Update:12/28/2022
About the Gun

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.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .357 Magnum
Alias: .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:158 grains
MV:1267 ft/sec ME:563 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge for its heavy-frame revolver. Ammunition was developed by Winchester in cooperation with Smith & Wesson. Using a lengthened and strengthened version of the .38 Special case, the .357 Magnum was rapidly accepted by hunters and law enforcement. At the time of its introduction, it was claimed to easily pierce the body panels of automobiles and crack engine blocks. While it has less power than the .44 Magnum, it compares favorably to the 10mm Norma and .45 ACP, but with better armor penetration. Today factories offer over fifty different loadings in this caliber.

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