I have been shooting a Ruger New Vaquero 357 mag and now I have an itching to get a 45colt Ruger New Vaquero . I just love the look of that big ole hole at the end of the barrel of the 45colt. Down side is how much lead you sling down range just for plinking. I might go look for a used one. You guys can save me a lot of money by talking me out of it.