Grip types

[BlaiseNSaddles]

OK I admit it - I am a bit confused over Ruger terminology.

I see Old Model frame, New Model frame, XM-3 frame and XM-3 red frame.

So the new Vaqueros have the XM-3 frame is this similar to the old frame?

What did the just now previous Vaqueros have the XM-3 red

[Mustang Gregg]

Doc:

We just talkin' grip frames?     I recollect the XR-3 is the Single Six frame too.

You're right.  There have been a whole passel of 'em---
Don't fergit the other grip frames---Super Blackhawk, Bisley, Birdshead, etc.
But I recollect most all of 'em have the same screw placin' (common to all).

I will get the info & get back on the forum after work tonight.

Gotta fly!

Mustang Gregg

[Galloway]

The new vaqueros have the XR3 grip which is all steel and very close to that of the Colt and replicas. The old vaqueros have the XR3- red which is a little bigger and more comfortable to some. The current blackhawks use an aluminum XR3-red but old vaqueros and super blackhawks have an all steel XR3-red.