How many own a Ruger Old Army?

[peashooterJoe]

Of all the BP revolvers (have everything from .31 to .44 colt and Remington) the ROA is the only one that has never Broke or misfired. No problems what so and ever, these are the 1970s manufacture. Don't know about the recent ones.. PeashooterJoe..

 

[prowler]

I have 3 of the stainless, fixed sight models, with Brownell's competition spring kits. I have used them for SASS for years. I've made it a habit not to ever go to a match with just two guns. The ROA is without any question, the finest BP revolver made. True, it is not a replica of anything, but to me, it doesn't matter. It is just a tool to have fun with. Loaded with 24 grains of FFFg, corn meal, grease wad, and a round ball, it is the best target gun around. Loaded with a full charge of FFFg and a RB it makes a outstanding hunting pistol.

 

[Sakohunter]

I have the SS with adjustable sights version and I really like it, in fact it gets to the range more than anything else.

My favorite load is 40 grains of Goex 3f, lubed pill and a Speer ball.......what fun! :grin:

 

[TFoley]

I've had mine since March 2nd 1985. Shoot it almost every week.

Every part bar one nipple is original.

tac

 

[TFoley]

uh, mine has adjustable sight AND the roll-marked barrel. :hmm:

Must be worth a fortune.... :thumbsup:

tac

 

[torn moc]

I dont have one yet, but will in the near future...My Dragoon suits me well enough right now.....

 

[oldwolf]

My question is "Why would anyone want a ROA?"
IT is Not a copy or Repro of Any old time pistol......so why would some :hmm: one want one?

:hmm:
I think 99% of the gun owners out there would say "Why would anyone want a Black Powder gun?"

Being BP enthusiasts, we are part of a pretty small minority I believe.

 

[Blizzard of '93]

you're right. 'they' don't know what they're missing. I camp out frequently, even in cold weather and I've always got a BP gun or 3 w/me.

 

[TFoley]

Sure is nice to handle a compact handgun after shooting a Walker all day. :wink:

tac

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

Yep! After a few hours shooting a Walker, firing one of those Ruger pocket pistols makes for a nice change. :blah: :blah: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

 

[Juggernaut]

I have a BP 7 Old Army Ruger in Stainless Steel with the matching leather holster. It is one of my favorites to shoot.

Juggernaut

 

[nightwolf1974]

I have one circa 1976 I got for my birthday about 8 years ago. My father has a S/S one he bought just before I got mine.

I love those ROAs!!! I'm getting a new S/S with 5.5" barrel after the holidays. :grin:

 

[Tinker2]

I have one, great gun , love it but I favor my navy 51 in .36
I like them all.

Tinker2

 

[Bon Sauvage]

Dad bought me a S/S ROA about 1985 or so. I've put a whole lot of rounds through it since then. It's a great gun.


Ogre

 

[pulaski]

Started by purchasing a used one for $150. several years ago . Found a pre-warning after that , then a brass grip frame model , then a Ruger holster...... Now I own 7 of them .
Still shoot and compete with the old , used ,first one I purchased . It has never let me down .

 

[Tight_Wad]

I've owned a 7.5" barrel SS AS version for a number of years. I fitted beryllium nipples and chequered grips and there's no doubt it's a well made accurate gun. I just find it oversized and heavy; it lacks the finer lines of some of the originals IMO. I prefer the weight and pointability of the Remington '58. I did own the 5.5" fixed sight version for a couple of years also and that felt much better balanced in the hand.

Tight Wad :thumbsup:

 

[GreyWhiskers]

Blizz,
I bought my ROA back in the late 70's. Have had nuthin but good service from it. :thumbsup: GW

 

[KevininPa]

I have one in SS. I'll have to run the serial by Ruger becuase the one that I have is the only one I've seen in the full size with high gloss polish and a red front ramp. Unfortunately it has that darn warning on the barrel! Has anyone ever tried to polish that off? I'd like to know how you made out.

 

[Blizzard of '93]

removing the warning stamping would not be wise, the damage will be impossible to smooth out unless the barrel was octoganed.

 

[BullRunBear]

Love that ROA! Mine is from '74 or '75 and still going great. It's accurate and strong. I read somewhere, maybe an article by John Taffin, that Ruger proofed the ROA with full chambers of Bullseye. (Glad I didn't have to fire it!) Obviously you only use BP or substitute but I like knowing the ROA is that safe. Also, the ROA is a good way to show newcomers how a BP load is built. Easier to see than in a rifle.

Jeff