The Ruger Vaquero is a medium-frame single-action revolver built with classic styling and modern safety features. Chambered in .45 Long Colt and fitted with a 4.62-inch high-gloss stainless barrel, it uses a six-round cylinder and fixed sights. The design pairs a traditional western profile with Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and cold hammer-forged barrel.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer is Ruger / Sturm, Ruger & Co..
- Model is Vaquero.
- Caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- Barrel length is 4.62 inches.
- Cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
- Frame material is Stainless Steel.
- Finish is High-Gloss Stainless.
- Sights are Blade front and integral rear.
- Rifling is 1:16″ RH twist with 6 grooves.
- The action is Single Action and incorporates a transfer-bar safety.
With period-correct ergonomics and modern manufacturing, the Vaquero is well suited to cowboy-action competition, range work, and recreational field use. Its straightforward controls, classic silhouette, and durable stainless finish appeal to shooters who favor a reliable single-action revolver with traditional styling.
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