Know your ruger single actions books

I suggest that you read john dougans know your ruger single actions, 1953 1963 and chad hiddlestons red eagle news exchange reference of ruger firearms, volume 1, andor some of the other books on ruger collecting listed on this site to get a much better understanding of all of these and other variations, serial number. Get the best deals on ruger vintage hunting books and manuals when you shop the largest online selection at. Try to get to know fellow collectors who are interested in rugers and especially the same type of rugers that you are. Dougan john c abebooks abebooks shop for books, art. Know your ruger single actions the second decade 1963 1973 a scarce and important book author. I would certainly like to hear from anyone who can add to the listespecially those before 1970. They dont like rock and roll, improved gas mileage excites them more than horsepower, they think the word biker refers to a lycra wearing dork with a finned helmet, and they want to befriend most of the th. Even better, has anyone had experience with the ransom rest and a single seven, single ten, or single six. Our awardingwinning products all prove that ruger has a rugged, reliable firearm to meet every shooters needs. Their product support amounts to a virtual lifetime warranty.

Know your ruger single actions the second decade, 196373 by john c. Know your ruger single action revolvers 19531963 know. While some are out of print, they can still be found, and their cost will pay for themselves many times over. You will have the knowledge you seek my young padawan om 44bh were 6. Johns earlier books know your ruger single action revolvers, 19531963 and know your ruger single actions. The latter is a study of factory engraved rugers and the former contains copies of many full page ruger ads from the 1950s. The second decade, 196373 are also great reads and references. The vintage years 19491973 by john c dougan online at alibris. Know your ruger single action revolvers 195363 by john c.

He continues to be strongly involved with the ruger collectors association. Its not really a design book, but jerry kuhnhausens book the ruger single action revolvers. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Ruger customer service said it was made in late 85 or early 86. My treatment by ruger sales and service has been uniformly excellent. Dougan, 9780941540155, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

I would still give the edge to the single action on the vaqueros and the 50th additions of the blackhawks. Both of the books below are must have for ruger om guys. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Know your ruger single action revolvers 19531963 unknown binding january 1, 1981 see all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.

Ruger was founded in 1949, well after single action fell out of favor. A transfer bar is the exact opposite of a hammer block. As all but the newest readers must know, much of the fortunes of this industry giant were based on their excellent modernized versions of the basic colt single action army design. Especially the book covering early rimfire pistols. Dougan has authored many books on the subject of collectible ruger revolvers, including know your ruger single actions 195363 and know your ruger single actions 196373. Know your ruger single actions second decade john dougan. As far as ruger goes, the new model 357 blackhawk would be stronger than the gp100. Know your ruger single action revolvers 195363, by john c. I dont shoot well off sand bags anymore and want to test my single seven using my ransom rest but ransom only makes grip inserts for the blackhawk. The ruger new bearcat is not your typical single action revolver.

The gunfighter panels are a slimmed down version of rugers traditional singleaction grip, which give the grip a more narrow profile that feels wonderful in the hand. The ruger singlesix revolver has been around since 1953. It is smaller, tighter, and lighter, being designed with an eye to the old remington single actions of the 1800s. Dougan secondhand, small tears to dustcover, gc the authoritative book on these highly collectable ruger revolvers. Ransom has blank grip inserts but i would prefer to use. Modern ruger single actions have a transfer bar, not a hammer block. Simply because of crane weakness on double action revolvers. Getting to know your ruger 1022 ebook covers everything you need to know to shoot, clean, maintain, and modify your ruger 1022.

I dont like people under the age of forty five and, for the most part, they dont like me. John dougans know your ruger single action revolvers 195363 john dougans know your ruger single actions. Ruger collectors association rca forums rca forums. Ruger has produced six different lines of revolvers and continues to produce five of them.

I bought it in 86 or 87 but a friend in the gun business had trouble finding it in his value books. Buy ruger singleaction revolvers for sale at auction. The ruger singleaction revolvers were redesigned in 1973 with a much different and safer lockwork. The complete pistol must be sent to our prescott customer service department. For more complete information on ruger single actions two books by long time ruger collector john dougan are highly recommended. The bowen rear sight, a gallery of best quality arms made up on new model single actions. Ruger single action revolver local deals, national for. Rugers singleaction revolvers are largely based on colt designs, but are improved in a variety of ways. Collector book know your ruger single actions second. Workmans the ruger 1022 chad hiddlesons encyclopedia of ruger semiautomatic rimfire pistols 1949.

This edition includes new, updated information and photographs. It has gone through two barrel changes going from the original six and onehalf inches to four and threequarter inches to its present seven and onehalf inches. Ruger single action trigger job ruger single six, single ten, blackhawk, vaqeuro duration. Those books are know your ruger single actions 19531963 and compliments of col. The hardcover of the know your ruger single action. With products made in america, ruger offers consumers almost 700 variations of more than 40 product lines. A hammer block, such as in smith and wesson double action revolvers, is a block of steel that is normally positioned between the hammer and the frame. Hardback copy of know your ruger single action revolvers, 195363 by john dougan. Single shot rifles and actions isbn 091067601x a potpourri of single shot rifles and actions more single shot. It was on a ruger singlesix 22 that i first learned how to shoot a handgun and i suspect that is the case for a lot of people. Come back each month to discover new genres and titles through the alibris seasonal guide.

A study of factory engraved single action revolvers, by john c. Cowboy action and single action work ten ring precision. Ruger revolvers are known for their overall strength, accuracy, and reliability. Since then, there have been a multitude of different models of this handy smallframed single action. With ruger and freedom arms single actions there is no problem with breakage whatsoever. Great and detailed book, more for the professional than the amateur, but if you own a ruger, you owe it to the quality of gun and materials to know as much about it as possible, as it will last you a lifetime, and this book is assuredly full of fine information to have. Does anyone know if the blackhawk and single seven have the same grip size. This book about ruger singleaction revolvers, focuses on guns manufactured in the ten year period from 1953 through 1962. The second decade 196373 hardcover january 1, 1991 by john c. Ruger vintage hunting books and manuals for sale ebay. Gun show books know your ruger single action, 6373. Working together, i hope to make this a no hassle, fun buying experience that you will want to repeat in the future. B100 standard actiontrigger tune provides a smoother, softer feel to the action cycle. Om ft 357s came in different barrels as well as om 3 screw 357s, 41s, and 45s.