🧱 Overview

Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Model: New Model Blackhawk

Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum (.44 Special compatible)

Action: Single-action only

Barrel Length: 6.5 inches (Ruger lists it as 6.50")

Capacity: 6 rounds

Construction: Rugged steel frame (blued or stainless)

Made In: USA

📐 Specifications

🔫 Key Features

🔒 Ruger Transfer Bar Safety

Allows safe carry with all six chambers loaded.

Prevents hammer from contacting firing pin unless the trigger is deliberately pulled.

🧱 Built Like a Tank

Ruger’s single-action revolvers are famously overbuilt.

Can safely shoot hotter loads (within reason), making it a favorite for handloaders and hunters.

🎯 Great Balance Between Power and Size

The 6.5" barrel offers a great compromise between sight radius, velocity, and portability.

Suitable for field carry and holster use, unlike the heavier 10.5" Super Blackhawk.

💥 .44 Magnum / .44 Special Compatibility

Can shoot full-power .44 Magnum for hunting or protection.

Can also shoot .44 Special for reduced recoil and training.

✅ Pros

Time-tested, rugged revolver design with modern safety.

Adjustable sights for precision shooting.

Strong frame capable of handling heavy loads.

Classic cowboy-style aesthetics with modern function.

Great for handgun hunting, woods carry, and range use.

❌ Cons

Single-action only: slower rate of fire and reload.

Heavy recoil with full-power Magnum loads.

Not as fast or practical for defensive use as double-action revolvers.

Less comfortable for smaller hands due to grip shape and recoil.

🎯 Best Uses

🔚 Conclusion

The Ruger New Model Blackhawk .44 Magnum 6.5" is a well-balanced, heavy-duty revolver ideal for hunting, backwoods protection, and serious range shooting. It offers the timeless charm of a single-action revolver with modern safety and durability. If you want .44 Magnum power in a platform built to last a lifetime, the Blackhawk delivers.