Bill Ruger chose coil springs due to their greater durability, saying that it solved one of the primary weaknesses of the Colt design.

[8] In 1973, in order to eliminate accidents occurring from the hammer jarring against a round loaded in the sixth chamber, Ruger introduced the New Model Blackhawk.

It is capable of reliably taking down deer, elk, caribou, moose, lion, grizzly or brown bear and even cape buffalo.

[11] The Ruger Super Blackhawk in .44 Magnum is one of the most accurate big bore pistols for target shooting, typically returning 5 shot groups that are one ragged hole from a rest at 25 yards.

Work is commonly performed on the action of these revolvers to give a light, crisp trigger pull, thereby contributing to accuracy.

These models include: James Bond illegally owns a Ruger .44 Super Blackhawk in the 1981 novel Licence Renewed by John Gardner.