the horns of ames

Bearing Arms

Ok, so after 2 trips to Sportsmans in Ankeny, one trip to JAX in Ames, and two gun shows, I finally found the handgun to add to my collection. I already own a .22 rifle and a 16 guage shotgun (yes, 16 guage). Gifts from my parents when I was a teenager. I didn't have a handgun yet, so I finally took care of that problem today!

It's a Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum. It has a 6.5" barrel. It actually came with a second chamber that holds 9mm, so it can actually shoot 3 different jackets (.357 Mag, .380 Special, and 9mm). Nice 6 round single action shooter. Should be lots of fun. I saw it brand new at Sportsmans for $439.99, but I got it (brand new) from a booth at the gun show at the fairgrounds in Des Moines for $386! I wanted the one that did 9mm so I could take it to the range in Ames and plunk off the cheap ammo. The Mags will be for when needed in the middle of the night (hopefully never!) :-)

If you'd like to shoot with me sometime, just let me know!!

posted by Aaron @ www.HornIT.net @ 11:39 PM