I know, I am weak, and have impulse control concerns.

[cee_Kamp]

Several days ago out running errands, I had several hours to waste and stopped in at my local sporting goods store.
There in the used handguns case sat a VERY shiny single action revolver.
I asked to see it and I looked it over carefully.

It checked out mechanically, timing, end shake, and barrel cylinder gap. Great trigger pull, no creep.
I decided to go home and do some research.
It's a Ruger New Vaquero, 5.5" barrel, high gloss stainless steel finish. Oh, and it's chambered in .44 Remington Magnum.

Think Cadillac bumper chrome shiny.

I input the serial number into the Ruger website, the Vaquero shipped in 2024.
The Ruger serial number lookup also got me an official Ruger Model number.
Then I researched the Model number, and another surprise. It's a Talo Distributors special edition.

The next day, I went back and bought it. I haven't shot it yet. That's on my list of things to do soon.
A serious inspection at home, and I will guess it's been fired less than 100 rounds.

This will make a nice BBQ revolver for social events at the cabin.
But now I need to find a fancy BBQ holster for it. Floral carved leather, dyed background, or perhaps high relief basketweave.
Send me a PM if you have a proper BBQ holster this revolver would look good in.

Talo_Vaquero by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr

PXL_20260114_174512114 by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr

PXL_20260114_174628264 by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr

PXL_20260114_174530283 by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr

PXL_20260114_174655154 by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr

PXL_20260114_174715008 by cee_Kamp 32ACP, on Flickr

[cee_Kamp]

Several features on this TALO New Vaquero Model are different from standard production Ruger Vaquero's.

1.) This has a Super Blackhawk hammer installed at the factory. (the hammer spur is lower and it can be operated easily with one hand)
2.) Black Micarta grips.
3.) The front sight is a nice sharp cornered serrated blade instead of the traditional half moon.
4.) The quality of the polishing is better than a standard production Model.

I do like it. If it shoots as good as it looks, I will be happy!

[BrokenolMarine]

I love Single Actions, I have one or two. That one is a beauty. Only negative for me is the 44 mag caliber, but I could shoot 44 specials in it. Old arthritic hands. But.. I have a few 44s. Nice find, will look forward to the range reports....

[cee_Kamp]

I have worked up a .44 Magnum reload that does 99.99% of what I need a .44 Magnum to do.
.44 Magnum cases.
200 Grain Hornady XTP projectile.
Max charge of Hodgdon CFE pistol powder. (reloading data directly from Hodgdon)
Hodgdon CFE pistol powder is similar in performance to Unique, but MUCH cleaner burning.
My reload is similar in performance to a "Warm" .44 Special factory load.
You can shoot them all day without feeling punished.

[Ernie]

Good find. Hope it shoots as good as it looks.

[Sir Henry]

Congratulations on having a weak impulse control. Sometimes it pays off big time.

[rickhem]

That's a really nice looking revolver. Love the micarta grips, they are perfect for it.
I noticed the hammer and front sight in the pics, very nice upgrades, and definitely add to the utility.
Great purchase!

[Hatchdog]

Congratulations on having a weak impulse control. Sometimes it pays off big time.

Well stated, bravo!

Congrats on a new beauty cee_Kamp. Sometimes self control is overrated.

[daytime dave]

Very nice looking revolver. I hope you find some very nice leather to put it in.