RUGER 5161 VAQUERO 357 MAG / 9MM BL 4-5/8" BBL LIPSEYS EXC.

The Ruger Vaquero Blued (5161) is a single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with an included 9mm Luger cylinder, offered as a Lipsey's exclusive for cowboy action shooters, western enthusiasts, and sport shooters who want a dual-caliber 357 Magnum single-action revolver built in a traditional western style with a blued finish.

Key Features

• Part number: 5161
• Caliber: .357 Magnum, also accepts .38 Special
• Extra cylinder: 9mm Luger, included
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Barrel length: 4.62 inches, cold hammer-forged
• Rifling: 1:16 inches right-hand twist, 8 grooves
• Grips: Hardwood
• Frame and barrel material: Alloy steel, blued finish
• Front sight: Blade
• Rear sight: Integral notch
• Safety: Transfer bar mechanism with loading gate interlock
• Weight: 43 oz. unloaded
• Overall length: 10.25 inches
• Action: Single action

Special Features

• Lipsey's exclusive distributor offering, not available through standard Ruger distribution channels
• Includes a factory 9mm Luger cylinder, allowing the shooter to swap between .357 Magnum, .38 Special, and 9mm Luger without additional gunsmithing or modification
• Patented reverse indexing pawl allows for faster, easier loading and unloading compared to standard single-action designs, and the traditional beveled cylinder simplifies holstering
• Cold hammer-forged barrel delivers precise, consistent rifling across 8 grooves for reliable accuracy and extended barrel life through high round counts
• The traditional western-style grip fills the hand naturally and has long been recognized as one of the most comfortable and instinctive pointing grip profiles in single-action revolvers
• Larger crescent-shaped ejector rod head honors traditional western form while providing a positive, easy-to-operate ejection surface
• The classic blued finish gives the Vaquero (5161) a period-correct appearance that suits cowboy action competition dress and traditional western styling

Practical Benefits

• The included 9mm Luger cylinder gives you a cost-effective practice option, letting you run a widely available and economical pistol cartridge through the same revolver you carry for competition or range work
• The reverse indexing pawl speeds up the load and unload sequence during timed cowboy action shooting stages, where every second at the loading table counts
• The .357 Magnum chamber accepts .38 Special as well, giving you three total cartridge options across two cylinders for training, competition, and field use
• At 43 oz. and 10.25 inches overall with a 4.62-inch barrel, the Vaquero (5161) sits in the standard competition length range favored by cowboy action shooters across most major match divisions
• The alloy steel frame and blued finish give this revolver a traditional look and a solid, substantial feel that western single-action fans will find familiar and confidence-inspiring
• If you compete in cowboy action shooting or simply want a classically styled western revolver with the versatility of three compatible cartridges, the Vaquero (5161) gives your collection a capable and practical centerpiece

The Ruger Vaquero Blued (5161) in .357 Magnum with included 9mm Luger cylinder is a proven platform for the cowboy action shooter and western enthusiast who demands traditional styling, multi-caliber flexibility, and reliable single-action performance in one complete package.