Any Single Action fans here?
- Thread starter Dakota Law Dog
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Colt SA - 44WCF - (a family treasure given to me by my grandfather) - very little of the original finish but functional, but not fired in over 20 years.)
U.S. Arms Abilene - .357 Magnum 4 5/8" barrel - purchased new and carried frequently on the farm for many years. Extremely accurate!
U.S. Arms Abilene - .357 Magnum 5 1/2" barrel - purchased in like new condition, and "preserving it" for future generations.
Over the years I've had 1 Ruger Blackhawk and 2 Ruger Superblackhawk which were sold or traded for something "better". Within the past 3 months I've fallen in love with the current production Ruger Sheriff's model. Add to the above list:
2 Ruger Vaquero "Sheriff's Models" - .45 Colt, stainless, birdshead grip & 3 3/4" barrel. The first one produced excellent accuracy at 15 yards, and the second one is being "preserved" for future generations.
Got a lot of handguns, mostly S&Ws, Colt (autos), SIGs, and Springfield Armorys, BUT there is something about these SA Revolvers, as there is about Lever Action rifles, that I enjoy more than others ...
U.S. Arms Abilene - .357 Magnum 4 5/8" barrel - purchased new and carried frequently on the farm for many years. Extremely accurate!
U.S. Arms Abilene - .357 Magnum 5 1/2" barrel - purchased in like new condition, and "preserving it" for future generations.
Over the years I've had 1 Ruger Blackhawk and 2 Ruger Superblackhawk which were sold or traded for something "better". Within the past 3 months I've fallen in love with the current production Ruger Sheriff's model. Add to the above list:
2 Ruger Vaquero "Sheriff's Models" - .45 Colt, stainless, birdshead grip & 3 3/4" barrel. The first one produced excellent accuracy at 15 yards, and the second one is being "preserved" for future generations.
Got a lot of handguns, mostly S&Ws, Colt (autos), SIGs, and Springfield Armorys, BUT there is something about these SA Revolvers, as there is about Lever Action rifles, that I enjoy more than others ...
Dakota Law Dog,
Glad to see you're still around somewhere! Don't know if you've been to GT lately...I took over your old 'Wheelhouse" forum there.
I've only got four single-actions:
7.5-inch bbl. Uberti Cattleman in .45 Colt
4.75-inch bbl. EMF New Hartford .45 Colt
.44 replica Remington M1858 Army cap-and-ball
.36 replica Griswold & Gunnison cap-and-ball
Glad to see you're still around somewhere! Don't know if you've been to GT lately...I took over your old 'Wheelhouse" forum there.
I've only got four single-actions:
7.5-inch bbl. Uberti Cattleman in .45 Colt
4.75-inch bbl. EMF New Hartford .45 Colt
.44 replica Remington M1858 Army cap-and-ball
.36 replica Griswold & Gunnison cap-and-ball
Drat!!!
It seems like I lay the $ out for a revolver, I come home with a DA!
I Love SA's but can't seem to ever acquire one. My only SA is an 1851 Navy repro of a Confederate copy of the Colt with a brass frame in .44cal = an absolute 'blast' to shoot
I even own a working 44-40, but it's a Marlin rifle...it needs a pardner
Anyone make a Bisley style 44-40?
It seems like I lay the $ out for a revolver, I come home with a DA!
I Love SA's but can't seem to ever acquire one. My only SA is an 1851 Navy repro of a Confederate copy of the Colt with a brass frame in .44cal = an absolute 'blast' to shoot
I even own a working 44-40, but it's a Marlin rifle...it needs a pardner
Anyone make a Bisley style 44-40?
Other than a Kimber Classic Custom 45 auto all I have are single actions. Ruger Vaquero 44 mag 5 1/2.Like to shoot 44 specials out of it.Getting old. Ruger Blackhawk 3 screw 41 mag.4 5/8 in. It's smooth. Ruger single six convertible 4 5/8 Ruger Bearcat.Fishing companion All blue I'm glad there's a few of us left who are into single actions.
Hi BOLANTEJ,
Recoil is surprisingly nice. I think it has a lot to do with the pressures these cartridges operate at. There is no quick sharp recoil. It is more of a push and roll. Have some 405 gr lead on top of mid 40 gr. reloader 7 that is very healthy. The ten inch barrel and the weight make for a very fun controlable revolver.
Recoil is surprisingly nice. I think it has a lot to do with the pressures these cartridges operate at. There is no quick sharp recoil. It is more of a push and roll. Have some 405 gr lead on top of mid 40 gr. reloader 7 that is very healthy. The ten inch barrel and the weight make for a very fun controlable revolver.
Larry Wright
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Here's one out of left field: My ol' Arminius Hombre 44 magnum. It's really a fun gun and puts 44 specials out pretty nicely. I paid I think $125 for it about 10 years ago so it paid for itslef in fun alone a long time ago. I had a Super Blackhawk over twenty years ago but only kept it for about six or seven years. Another case of the gun being better than the shooter.