Ruger Revolvers

Ruger Vaquero

Specs, variants & prices

Ruger currently makes 25 versions of the Vaquero revolver in 6 different calibers. Barrels run from 3.75" to 5.5". Ruger's suggested retail prices run from $1,099 to $1,199, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Ruger Vaquero are there?

25 current versions. Specs and measurements are Ruger's own.

Version	Prices	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	MSRP	CA	MA	Status
Vaquero BluedTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5153	45 Colt	6	3.75"	9"	37 oz.	Blued	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero BluedTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5154	45 Auto	6	3.75"	9"	37 oz.	Blued	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero BluedLipsey's Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5161	357 Mag / 9mm Luger	6	4.62"	10.25"	43 oz.	Blued	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero Blued	See prices	5101	45 Colt	6	5.50"	11.12"	40 oz.	Blued	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Blued	See prices	5102	45 Colt	6	4.62"	10.25"	40 oz.	Blued	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Blued	See prices	5106	357 Mag	6	5.50"	11.12"	44 oz.	Blued	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Blued	See prices	5107	357 Mag	6	4.62"	10.25"	43 oz.	Blued	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Stainless	See prices	5104	45 Colt	6	5.50"	11.12"	41 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Available
Vaquero Stainless	See prices	5105	45 Colt	6	4.62"	10.25"	40 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessDavidson's Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5120	45 Colt	6	3.75"	9.38"	35 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessDavidson's Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5141	45 Colt / 45 Auto	6	5.50"	11.12"	42 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5151	45 Colt	6	3.75"	9"	37 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5152	45 Auto	6	3.75"	9"	37 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5157	45 Colt	6	5.50"	11.12"	40 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5158	45 Colt	6	4.62"	10.25"	40 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5159	357 Mag	6	4.62"	10.25"	40 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	5162	357 Mag	6	3.75"	9"	37 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	10596	44 Rem Mag	6	3.75"	9"	39 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero StainlessTALO Distributor Exclusive	See prices	10598	44 Rem Mag	6	3.75"	9.38"	39 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	—	Yes	No	Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless	See prices	5108	357 Mag	6	5.50"	11.12"	44 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Stainless	See prices	5109	357 Mag	6	4.62"	10.25"	43 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,099	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Bisley	See prices	5129	45 Colt	6	5.50"	11.12"	41 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,199	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Bisley	See prices	5130	357 Mag	6	5.50"	11.12"	45 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,199	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero SASS	See prices	5133	357 Mag	6	4.62"	10.25"	45 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,199	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable
Vaquero SASS	See prices	5134	45 Colt	6	5.50"	11.12"	40 oz.	High-Gloss Stainless	$1,199	Yes	Yes	Currently Unavailable

Vaquero Blued
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5153
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9"
Weight
37 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Blued
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5154
Caliber
45 Auto
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9"
Weight
37 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Blued
Lipsey's Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5161
Caliber
357 Mag / 9mm Luger
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
43 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Blued
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Model / part #
5101
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Blued
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Model / part #
5102
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Blued
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Model / part #
5106
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
44 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Blued
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Model / part #
5107
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
43 oz.
Finish
Blued
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Stainless
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Model / part #
5104
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
41 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Available
Vaquero Stainless
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Model / part #
5105
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
Davidson's Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5120
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9.38"
Weight
35 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
Davidson's Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5141
Caliber
45 Colt / 45 Auto
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
42 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5151
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9"
Weight
37 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5152
Caliber
45 Auto
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9"
Weight
37 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5157
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5158
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5159
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
5162
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9"
Weight
37 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
10596
Caliber
44 Rem Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9"
Weight
39 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
TALO Distributor Exclusive
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Model / part #
10598
Caliber
44 Rem Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
3.75"
Overall length
9.38"
Weight
39 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
—
CA
Yes
MA
No
Status
Limited Availability
Vaquero Stainless
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Model / part #
5108
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
44 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Stainless
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Model / part #
5109
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
43 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,099
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Bisley
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Model / part #
5129
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
41 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,199
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero Bisley
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Model / part #
5130
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
45 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,199
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero SASS
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Model / part #
5133
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
6
Barrel
4.62"
Overall length
10.25"
Weight
45 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,199
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable
Vaquero SASS
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Model / part #
5134
Caliber
45 Colt
Capacity
6
Barrel
5.50"
Overall length
11.12"
Weight
40 oz.
Finish
High-Gloss Stainless
MSRP
$1,199
CA
Yes
MA
Yes
Status
Currently Unavailable

What calibers does the Vaquero come in?

It's chambered in 45 Colt, 45 Auto, 357 Mag / 9mm Luger, 357 Mag, 45 Colt / 45 Auto and 44 Rem Mag, depending on the version.

How much does a Ruger Vaquero cost?

Ruger's suggested retail prices run from $1,099 to $1,199, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

According to Ruger, every version is available in California, and 12 versions are available in Massachusetts. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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Ruger Vaquero

What versions of the Ruger Vaquero are there?

What calibers does the Vaquero come in?

How much does a Ruger Vaquero cost?

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

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