Colt Single Action Army vs Ruger Blackhawk

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Colt Single Action Army

Rank: 117 ( 1 )

100%

MSRP: $2,548.69

New Price: $2399.99

Used Price: $2383.31

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Ruger Blackhawk

Rank: 180 ( 1 )

97%

MSRP: $1,137.28

New Price: $924.28

Used Price: $809.48

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Colt Single Action Army

Ruger Blackhawk

Summary

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Specifications

Gun Stats

Accuracy

Damage

528 K.E.

Range

10-50 yards

Recoil Velocity

4375 ft/sec

3995 ft/sec

Capacity

6 rounds

Mobility

Ergonomics

Fit & Finish

Reliability

Details

Manufacturer

Colt

Ruger

Model

Colt Single Action Army

Ruger Blackhawk

Variations

Q & A

N/A

Problems

N/A

Price History

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Palmetto State Armory $924.28 See Deal

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Guns.com $924.28 See Deal

Sportsman's Warehouse $924.28 See Deal

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Brownells $924.28 See Deal

GrabAGun $809.00 See Deal

KYGUNCO $278.48 See Deal

Bereli $924.28 See Deal

Brownells.com $924.28 See Deal

EuroOptic.com $924.28 See Deal

Sportsman's Guide $924.28 See Deal

Cabela's $924.28 See Deal

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Academy Sports + Outdoors $924.28 See Deal

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Gun Descriptions

The Colt Single Action Army is a family of single-action revolvers chambered in more than 30 different calibers. The standard U.S. military revolver from 1873-1892, the Single Action Army was used in the Mexican-American War, among others. The revolvers have either a 3", 4.75", 5.5", or 7.5" barrel. "The Gun That Won the West" was also the preferred side arm of General George Patton throughout his career. Single-action revolver Spur hammer U.S. military trusted for two decades Chambered in more than 30 calibers

Ruger Blackhawk

Classic Lines, Classic Feel, Modern Features. The Ruger New Model Blackhawk is the most advanced single-action revolver ever made. While retaining the solid frame, feel and comfortable grip of the classic single-actions, they feature Rugers patented transfer bar ignition system with loading gate interlock, an all-coil spring mechanism, adjustable sights, and frame-mounted firing pin. New Model Blackhawk revolvers have earned a reputation as the best value on the market due to their durability and affordability. Convertible models come equipped with an extra cylinder and are popular with shooters who appreciate the classic single-action revolver but opt for the versatility of being able to use more than one caliber in their handgun. With its interchangeable cylinder, Convertible models can be easily converted from one caliber to another without the use of tools. This versatility allows avid shooters of autoloading pistols to enjoy shooting a classic American single-action sidearm with their favorite pistol cartridge.