Smith & Wesson Model 66-2 .357 Magnum

This is my Smith & Wesson model 66-2 in .357 magnum with a 6" barrel that I bought used almost 2 years ago along with the original box, but not the original grips.  After doing some serial number research, I found that it was likely manufactured in 1983.  This gun will be my main test platform for my .357 magnum loads, and had been my hunting handgun last year, though I never got a shot at any game.  It's certainly not a new gun, but I do like it a lot.

Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt (and .45 ACP)

So I walked into a local gun store and ordered a blued Ruger Blackhawk with a 5.5" barrel in .45 Colt.  In a few weeks I received a blued Ruger Blackhawk with a 5.5" barrel in .45 Colt....and .45 ACP!  They apparently ordered the model with the conversion cylinder.  I have no complaints, having more cartridge options is a good thing.

This will be my test vehicle for all of my .45 Colt handloads and some of my .45 ACP loads, I'm sure.  Depending on how well I can shoot with it, it might also become my primary hunting handgun.