All 38-40/10mm Ruger Buckeye Owners

[SagSlim59]

I forgot to ask...what should I be looking for in this case for signs of abuse or yellow flags?..it's a safe queen now, but he has ran at least
1000 rounds thru it...my understanding is the blackhawk platform is pretty strong....any comments would be of help..
ss59

[MCQUADE]

1,000 rounds is a decent  break in for a Blackhawk. Check the bore and make sure the cylinder lockup is tight but I doubt it will have any problems....and for $400 you best grab it!

[SagSlim59]

McQuade....thx for the note...
I will check those items...and yes, at 400 I am not paying a premium that might happen with a bidding war at
The auction sites. I hope to pickup next week but first need the purchase permit from the city police dept.

[MCQUADE]

I'll tell you right now, if you get it and don't like it, I'll buy it from 'ya! I love the 38-40 after a member here showed me what it really was 

[SagSlim59]

Picked up the blackhawk today...it is in great shape, well taken care..I am very happy and can't
Wait to shoot some rounds down that barrel!

McQuade....the cylinder lockup is tight and by some chance I don't like it...you will know

[The_Shadow]

SagSlim59's Ruger Buckeye 10mm
He writes

went out last week to shoot the new Blackhawk,  and after 12 rounds of
Georgia arms ammo, switched to underwood and could not close the cylinder door?
...Any way ...I value your input....sagslim59

The only thing I can think of is that the soot is keeping the cartridges from fully seating in the chambers.  Try brushing it clean and test the fit to see how they do!  Get back with us for more information.

SagSlim59 writes back, after he finishes stacking the wood.

Cleaned the soot seems to have worked. ..the tolerance must be tight...which explains it shot a lot better than me ...anyway , I will keep an eye on it

[DenStinett]

Very nice
I just wish you could get an Old Model in 10mm