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Model Vaquero
Ruger Revolver Vaquero .45 Colt Variant-13
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:10.5-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4.625-in Weight:41-oz
Variant 13 of 18
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (250 grain bullet)218000
  • Recoil Factor (250 grain bullet)8.27 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityPoor
  • Defense Factor64%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:1993 - 2004
Caliber:.45 Colt
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:trigger activated transfer bar
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rosewood
Sights:blade front, fixed rear
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Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$555.00Used Est:$625.00
Last Update:1/3/2023
About the Gun

The Vaquero is a basically a New Model Blackhawk with old-fashioned fixed sights consisting of a front blade and a notch milled into the frame at the rear. Although it is fashioned after the Colt Single Action Army, its dimensions are slightly larger. The Vaquero was introduced in 1993 to meet the growing demand for quality modern firearms used in the growing sport of cowboy action shooting.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Colt
Alias: .45 Long Colt
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:250 grains
MV:872 ft/sec ME:422 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was adopted by the US Army in 1873 for the legendary Colt Single Action Army 'Peacemaker' revolver. This is yet another cartridge that was originally a black-powder design. This cartridge is still very popular today, used in many derringers and cowboy action revolvers.

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