Ruger Vaquero | .357 Magnum | 5.5″ Barrel | 6rd | 5108

The Ruger Vaquero is a single-action revolver that reproduces the look, size and handling of classic Old West designs while using modern safety features. This model ships with a 5.5" cold hammer-forged barrel, hardwood grips and a six-shot cylinder in high-gloss stainless. It employs Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and a reverse-indexing pawl/load-gate arrangement for controlled loading and unloading.

Applications: well-suited for cowboy action or period shooting and for recreational target/range use.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .357 Magnum.
• The barrel measures 5.5" and is cold hammer-forged.
• The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• The material of the barrel, cylinder and frame is stainless steel.
• The finish is high-gloss stainless.
• The grips are hardwood.
• The action is single-action.
• The revolver uses a transfer bar safety mechanism.
• The sights are blade front and integral rear.
• The rifling twist rate is 1:16" RH.
• The barrel has 8 grooves.
• The cylinder finish is high-gloss.
• The model name is Vaquero.
• The UPC is 736676051083.

The Vaquero combines traditional styling with modern manufacturing: the hand-filling grip is designed for comfortable, natural pointing and the beveled cylinder and crescent-shaped ejector rod head preserve classic form while simplifying holstering and operation. Ruger’s transfer-bar mechanism and loading gate interlock are retained for secure handling during range use and competitive shooting.

Owners appreciate the revolver’s classic profile, reliable Ruger safety features and the durable stainless finish; the Vaquero offers the visual and handling characteristics of a period single-action with contemporary durability and accuracy from a cold hammer-forged barrel.

People have praised its traditional hand-filling grip for comfortable, natural pointing and noted the attractive crescent-shaped ejector rod and finish as positive features.

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