Custom Ruger Blackhawk cylinders?

[DaleB]

I have a Ruger Buckeye Special Blackhawk (.32-20 cylinder and .32 H&R Mag cylinder) and was wondering if anyone knows of a source of cylinders to fit (or be fitted to) my gun. I called Ruger and the lady didn't want to put me thru to anyone (maybe SHE was a gunsmith!) and said I couldn't just order a cylinder. She said my gun would need to be returned to them so a cylinder could be fitted to my gun. When I went on to explain my real purpose (getting a .327 Federal Magnum cylinder so I could shoot those new rounds), she shut me down immediately, saying it couldn't be done. I don't want to have either of my original cylinders (chambers) recut, heck, I'm not sure I'd even like the new .327 mag. I would, however, spend the money to purchase a cylinder and pay to have it set-up so I could give it a try. I know Ruger is now selling an 8-shot Blackhawk in .327 Federal Magnum, but I'm just not THAT excited. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Colt556]

Send the gun to Ruger to have a new cylinder fit to the frame and then have that cylinder rechambered to .327 by a local gunsmith. I'm sure that there are gunsmiths out there that could do it all for you though. Good luck.

 

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[DaleB]

Thanks for the info, I'll look for a gunsmith