[Boss99er]

Hey guys, just found out a few weeks ago that I'm going to be a dad! I'm super excited! Anyway, I thought it would be cool to buy a keepsake gun to mark the occasion. What do you know about the Talo edition Vaquero's with the 3.75" barrel? Looks like you can still find them for around 550-600. Would that make a cool keepsake/heirloom type gun?

Let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Welcome to the Ruger Talk Forum !!

Congrats Dad !! ...I think the Talo Vaquero would make a great heirloom !

 

[Boss99er]

Ha ha whoa....that's crazy to hear!!! We haven't really told anyone yet, so getting called dad seems crazy! And thanks for the welcome!

I found a couple of the blued 45acp Talo Vaquero's. Is there any reason a stainless would be better than the blued?

 

[SHOOTER13]

Finish would be a little more durable in stainless than blued...both will rust if not taken care of tho.

Blue is a controlled rust that can / will wear off over time ( holster wear, etc )...stainless is not a coating.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluing_(steel)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stainless_steel

I own a Stainless Steel Bisley Vaquero...

http://www.rugertalk.com/forum/f11/bisley-vaquero-14/

 

[Boss99er]

Nice looking gun! I like the Bisley Vaquero's as well! I just kinda thought the limited Talo gun and birdshead grip might make for a better keeper.

This thing won't see much holster action. It'll mostly be a range plinker and safe queen.

 

[SHOOTER13]

Something like this...!?

Sixguns HAVE to have a holster...

 

[Boss99er]

Bingo! That's exactly what I'm looking at! Whatcha think?

 

[SHOOTER13]

I want one...

 

[SHOOTER13]

Here it is in stainless...

 

[Boss99er]

Yep! The stainless is a little harder to find though I think. Supposedly they're limited run, but I don't know how many there are of each. I think whichever finish I get though, I'll get the .45 acp.

 

[SHOOTER13]

I think I like the Blued one better too...!!

Post some pics when you get it...Dad !!

 

[Boss99er]

Will do! It's still between this or an SR1911......if I could ever find one! I know they're COMPLETELY different guns, but I really like them both! Also, the Vaquero is about 150 bucks cheaper!

 

[SHOOTER13]

Well...both are / can be had in .45acp...

 

[Boss99er]

Ha ha, I know....but remember. Kid on the way! I don't want to give my wife a reason to hate me! HA ha.

 

[FrogSwatter]

Nickel plating was a big thing for a long time. Made for some very pretty guns. However, it was plating and wore just like blue would. Stainless gives you very similar looks but with less worry. I like the stainless look but thats just me.
Congratulations on becoming a Dad!

 

[Boss99er]

Thanks frogswatter!

 

[Twodollarpistol]

Will do! It's still between this or an SR1911......if I could ever find one! I know they're COMPLETELY different guns, but I really like them both! Also, the Vaquero is about 150 bucks cheaper!

Just a thought, With the current political environment and all the gun grab talk, I would think the single action would be a safer choice and would draw les attention from the antis than the 1911. Both are fine guns and either would be a good choice. I think I would go with the single action. The fact that Im a single action nut has nothing to do with it.
And by the way, congratulations on your good news and God bless you and yours.
TDP