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My first .44 Magnum was a New Model Super Blackhawk (SBH) that I bought used in 1974 for $150. It was to hold me over until my name came up on the waiting list for an 8 3/8" Model 29-2. The wait to pay full retail for the S&W was 2 years & 9 months. After I got my 29 I sold my SBH. I wish I hadn't. While the 29 was a good revolver it never did group quite as tight and the SBH was a lot more comfortable to fire standard 240 grain Magnum loads through. My next SA was a stainless Ruger Old Army (ROA) which, after a decade, I traded for a .22-250 varmint rifle. I should have kept it as well. I have replaced both and have other single actions. All but one are Rugers. The 7 1/2" blued SBH was a classic sporting revolver and the ROA remains the best black powder hand gun ever made.
Even though I enjoyed the spaghetti westerns they did not make me want a single action. Hollywood actors setting off blanks by fanning the hammer looked idiotic then and still look stupid. Notice in the video linked above that Clint Eastwood fans 1 blank toward the opponent in the center, then 2 toward the actor on the right then takes down the two actors on the fence with only one blank.
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I remember buying my first ruger Blackhawk in 45 colt in 74 also. I had just read an article that said something like 44 magnum or 45 colt which is best. Think it was in shooting times magazine. Anyway when I got to the gun store I got really confused because they also had a super black hawk and a Colt SAA in 45 colt. I paid I think $135 for the ruger, the super Blackhawk was just a few dollars more and I almost bought it instead. Then they had the colt for $170 I thought wow that’s too much money plus I wanted to stoke up the 45 ruger.. looking back I was an idiot and should have bought all 3. Now those colts sell north of 2k. But I never regretted the fun I had with the Blackhawk and over the years I managed to pick up the other 2 anyway. Wow hindsight is awful!
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Started shooting in 1970 and only had one Super Blackhawk for a short period of time about 1974 before it was stolen in a burglary... About 1990 I bought two used Blackhawks in .41 Magnum...a 4 5/8" and 6.5"... Those are all I had till about 2001 when the SA Bug bit.... Since then I have at least 20 different guns from Ruger, Colt, USFA, Interarms and Freedom Arms...
I've come to like shooting slow and mainly use them for long range shooting...
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This is the only one I have now. It’s a 45 Colt/ACP convertible. I want a Colt SAA, but I’m a little apprehensive when I read about .468” throats and .451” bores. For that kind of money I don’t want to deal with sending the gun back to Colt for lord knows how long.
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Picked up a Ruger Blackhawk .41mag 4 5/8'' a couple weeks ago....just a fun gun with lots of class!
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Freedom Arms 5.5" .22/.22 Magnum
Ruger Birdshead .45 ACP
US Firearms .22 Magnum....one of only two ever made
Ruger Hunters, Bisley and Super Blackhawk
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I'm not a big fan of single-actions, but have owned a few over the years. I suppose most have been 22's of one type or another.
I've got two these days, both Ruger Convertibles.
50th anniversary Single-Six, 22 LR/22 Mag
Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt/45 ACP.
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In 1961, at 7 years old, my Uncle drove in from Las Vegas and brought me a Colt SAA that was demilled in a very simple fashion. The barrel was "leaded" solid and the firing pin point of the hammer was ground off flat. Other than that, the gun indexed and functioned excellently as best I can remember. It could have been a worn out piece of junk but to me, it was the whole world in a six-shooter. It was a too good to believe.
ALL MY DREAMS HAD COME TRUE !!! I though I died and went to heaven !! Then along comes MOM !!
My mother thought at first it was a toy. While she did not even like TOY guns, when my Uncle explained it HAD been a real gun but was now demilled and incapable of firing, she went ballistic (no pun intended). Those of you who had deeply religious parents or neurotic mothers that wouldn't let a kid get dirty or slide into base because his pants might get dirty, understand me better than anyone else.
After that she wanted to take all my toy guns away. After Dad's intervention, I was lucky she "allowed" me keep my Lone Ranger Mattel SAA with the shootin' shell spring loaded plastic bullet and "Greenie" stick-em caps, My Mattel Rifleman Rifle and my Yancy Derringer Mattel belt buckle (with the derringer that popped out).
Geesh ... mothers sure know how to ruin a kids dreams at times but thank God for Dads that remember what it was like to be a kid.
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I don't understand this at all. My parents were big believers in the kid's job being to play. Getting dirty, sometimes even ripped, clothing was just a benefit of the job.
My mom didn't like loud noises. Pops and bangs were not to be done without supervision. I had a cap gun, but wasn't allowed to have the caps if dad wasn't in attendance. We didn't have any real guns at all when I was growing up. Maybe that is why I have such a penchant for firearms now?
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Here is my Pietta replica of a Colt 1836. I always thought it was cool how the trigger folded away, and then popped out when the gun is cocked.
I made the holster and then gave it an "antique" treatment.
(edit to add) .36 caliber, 5 shots.
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Yes, I like 'em. And since this is the Smith & Wesson Forum, I thought I would show a nice Uberti replica of a S&W No. 3 Second Model Schofield single action, top break revolver.
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Two 1st Generation Colts from the 1920's with 4 3/4" bbls. (.38-40 & .38 Long Colt).
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everyone loves a SAA in my family
Only have two, a Ruger Single Six convertible (22/22WMR) and an old Colt "Peacemaker" which was originally a convertible, but alas...the 22 LR cylinder disappeared long ago, so 22 WMR is its only configuration these days.
Every family outing to son's farm (where we can shoot what we like, at whatever distances we like, at whatever targets/cans/steel/milk jugs we like) always result in bringing out both these guns, and most times it is shoot, reload, shoot more until dusk is right around the corner. Then it is clean time before popping the beers, etc.
I am amazed that sons, daughters and DIL's and SIL's get so engaged and have so much fun, and in turn...I don't get much "teaching" time with the grandkids because the parents are (and have successfully) taken over those duties but it is still a joy to see the next generation of youngsters enjoy this sport.
While I too grew up with early 1950 westerns and hence my love of "cowboy" "gunfighter" SAA's my kids grew up in the 1970's and 1980's so I always figured they would go for snubbie detective special revos or 1911A1 type auto loaders, but I was wrong....they grew up o the same bandwagon and nowdays with Video games, Tablets and the like being taught to 1st graders and zippo westerns on TV (at least suited for any 7 or 8 year old to watch) I am very pleased that the grandkids are expressing the same love of learning and having fun with these two old SAA's.
If you have access to youngsters, just check the gun for total unloaded safety, and let them "strap on" your western rig. I'm here to tell you....that look on their face when the gun is riding low in the holster and the belt (even cinched up beyond the last hole) angles across their waist....you can see in their eyes that they are facing down Lee Van Cleef (or maybe the Duke himself) and right there you instantly see the next 2A and NRA supporters growing up before your very eyes.
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Got into Bisley Vaqueros years ago and still have two, on done by Alan Harton with a Turnbull finish. Have several Bisley Blackhawks done by John Linebaugh to include a Super Grade in 500 Linebaugh with one of his brass frames. These guns are about the perfect balance between weight, size, balance and power. In addition to the 500 I have one of his in 480 Ruger (middle), a stainless in 45 Colt and one blued 44 Special.
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I don't understand this at all. My parents were big believers in the kid's job being to play. Getting dirty, sometimes even ripped, clothing was just a benefit of the job.
My mom didn't like loud noises. Pops and bangs were not to be done without supervision. I had a cap gun, but wasn't allowed to have the caps if dad wasn't in attendance. We didn't have any real guns at all when I was growing up. Maybe that is why I have such a penchant for firearms now?
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Let me emphasize: "neurotic ITALIAN mothers" who attended grades 1-12 in a Parochial School, went to Mass daily, and was always the Teacher's (Nun's) Pet ... LOL !
These women have a whole vocal range of screams and shrieks that no other human can make and no male can withstand the torture of hearing. If I ever met a woman that even faintly reminded me of those shrieks, I got away from her ... fast ! (and never explained why).
Ripping a pair of pants was not an option, nor was getting it dirty (mud dirty). I was not allowed to have a pair of blue jeans, sneaker or peanut butter. They called the pants I "was" allowed to wear (to play): "chinos" at the time (like Dockers now), good foot support "gum" soled play shoes (Grandpa was an orthopedic shoe maker so importance of shoes with proper support was premier) but NOT sneakers unless it was required for gym and only used in school at gym.
GUNS, even TOY guns were NOT allowed at all. NO water guns, no BB guns, no toy guns. I only had those Mattels for a very short window in time. Talk about a penchant for collecting S&Ws ... it's no wonder. LOL
I was not allowed to have peanut butter as PB was not food to Mom. I desired PB so badly that I once traded a veal cutlet Parmesan on Italian Bread for a Peanut butter sandwich in the lunch room at school. (the forbidden fruit thesis). After that I had a line-up of kids waiting to trade lunch with me. I got wise fast, I only did it a few times. My lunch was way better, I thought.
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Sal -Don't forget the "brothers" too
I too went to Parochial schools (elementary as well as 1 year High) and I have also been the recipient of the famous "ruler whack" across the knuckles from the "friendly" (not so) Nun, but I really wasn't prepared, or interested in Latin class so was always getting a chalk eraser thrown at me for cutting up in that class (wimpy Brother King so no accuracy, and no harm other than some dust to explain on my uniform) but even Brother King had enough of my shenanigans and one day unbeknownst to me, had Father Joe watch from the back of the class. Father Joe was an ex-Marine who made most all of the Pacific assault landings, taught football & wrestling, had no time for track, basketball and other "girlie" sports and thought absolutely nothing of taking students (boys) "out back" and discussing his philosophy of life (usually hurt like hell...and you could not rat him out to mom or dad or else...let the pain continue around our house. A couple of Father Joes "gentle" cuffs upside your head (which always put you on the floor, and sometimes the desk too) and I began to take an interest in Latin believe it or not.
Salud Sal that you a) survived and b) became a S&W expert.
Sorry for the thread drift (probably an out and out highjack!)
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I too went to Parochial schools (elementary as well as 1 year High) and I have also been the recipient of the famous "ruler whack" across the knuckles from the "friendly" (not so) Nun, but I really wasn't prepared, or interested in Latin class so was always getting a chalk eraser thrown at me for cutting up in that class (wimpy Brother King so no accuracy, and no harm other than some dust to explain on my uniform) but even Brother King had enough of my shenanigans and one day unbeknownst to me, had Father Joe watch from the back of the class. Father Joe was an ex-Marine who made most all of the Pacific assault landings, taught football & wrestling, had no time for track, basketball and other "girlie" sports and thought absolutely nothing of taking students (boys) "out back" and discussing his philosophy of life (usually hurt like hell...and you could not rat him out to mom or dad or else...let the pain continue around our house. A couple of Father Joes "gentle" cuffs upside your head (which always put you on the floor, and sometimes the desk too) and I began to take an interest in Latin believe it or not.
Salud Sal that you a) survived and b) became a S&W expert.
Sorry for the thread drift (probably an out and out highjack!)
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After I closed, I thought the same ... WOW, I drifted way off thread. Us guys attended Parochial school have a unique insight that others do not. For me, it was a nun. My buddies that went on to Catholic HS told me the Brothers were brutal.
It was Sr. Serafina who scared the living daylights out of me. She stood about 5'8" and AT LEAST 300 pounds. Her face would get beet red yelling at us emphasized even more dramatically by being outlined with the pure white border of her veil on the Notre Dame habit. I'm still afraid of "large" women here 55 years later. LOL ! And, I never dated a woman that was more than a few pounds overweight unless the weight was in the form of beneficial attributes.
REF: Sister Mary Stigmata (The Penguin) / Blues Brothers.
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Dude, I feel for you. Playing like we were cowboys and then playing army, were some of the best days of my life. And no peanut butter?!?!?!?! Man, that was a hard childhood.
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Well, I don't know yet. I'll get my new gun on Friday. Obviously it's a bird's head design which is different yet. So far, it feels the best in my hand. It points better too. But the reality is what happens on the target so, I'll have to wait a little yet.
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Ruger OM .30 Carbine and Freedom Arms .327 Federal
Freedom Arms 83 .475 Linebaugh with the tightest test target I have ever seen
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...as to what grips I prefer...
#1...Freedom Arms 83
#2...Freedom Arms 97
#3..****ger Super Blackhawk
Not a fan of the Bisley grip in heavy kickers as the recoil comes back right into the palm of my hand sending shockwaves right up my wrist and elbow...
Not a big fan of the original Colt SAA/Ruger XR3 grip either as the grip panels are usually too narrow for me...
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Picked up this convertible .45 Colt/.45 ACP New Model Blackhawk last December. Using the .45 ACP cylinder, 200 grain SWC handloads shoot well and with little recoil. Very pleasant to shoot.
I've started working up some .45 Colt loads but winter has been slow to release its grip from my local range, which has limited my shooting time. From my limited testing to date it does seem to like BE-86 and 255 SWCs. Further testing to follow once the snow leaves and I dust off the chrono...
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Just today after reading this, I recalled a .30 Carbine Ruger Blackhawk (older model) with a long barrel. I found it tucked all the way in the back next to a .357 Blackhawk and 2 older single sixes.
You can't NOT like Ruger single actions !
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Nope, not for me. Never can seem to keep them around as I loose interest quick, especially since I've taken to shooting DAO all the time. For me, it's all about consistency. Don't tell anyone, but I don't even own a single action 1911 😨
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SASS Shooter here, so I have a few. 3 Ruger Vaqueros in 45, 1 is a convertible for 45 ACP.
2 Vaqueros in 357. 1 New Vaquero in 357.
2 Smith and Wesson Schofields from 2000.
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Nothing's more consistent than a 1911. I don't particularly like the pistol, but once you've got one tuned up, it's consistent. I don't own one either.
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This is my only single action, its become one of my favorite guns.
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I like all the grips frames for slow fire. Eagle Gunfighter grips make me happy. They are best smooth or not as sharp with the checkering on the heavier loads. Depending on your hand size the Rugers have an advantage in that they can be configured all over the place with hammers and triggers. My personal favorite is an Old Model Vaquero Sheriff's Model with the New Vaquero hammer installed as it works best for my big hands. I have Hogue wood grips on that. I'd rather have the Eagle Gunfighter grips on it, but they are expensive at 100$ and the present grips work well enough and don't hurt for heavy loads. Absolute favorite guns are the bird's head Vaqueros. They're just so fun to shoot.
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Colt SAA Ser#4
A real dog of a real Colt SAA, but for real Ser#4.
The catch if there is one is that it's one of the .44RF versions and they were ser#'d in their own group.
They were made in 1875/76 I believe and about 1850 were produced. Never a big seller.
This one had it's longer bbl (probably a 7 1/2) cut down at some point. Not unusual to find them that way if you find one at all.
Heavily used and abused, the story is that most of these ended up south of the border where the 44RF/Henry caliber stayed alive longer than it did up north. True or not, I don't know.
This one has a braze repair to the top of the frame, the front sight broken off, crowbar type marks on the frame from most likely 'thru the cylinder window' bbl removal methods.
Look at the once round pivot holes in the hammer and frame. Now oval in shape from wear. It took a lot of work just to put it back in any kind of mechanical shape.
Just plain worn out as they say...
Bore was terrible and stayed that way!
It came w/o grips of any kind. The customer supplied some Ivory, carved one piece niceties.
He said clean it up, fix it up and engrave it to a Colt pattern of the era then Silver plate it. So I did.
Here's the pics,,actually pics of real pics so they aren't too good.
These days, the revolver would be a prime candidate for a full restoration to original configuration and factory finish. Back then (70's) it was just a beat up Colt SAA in a caliber absolutely no one wanted.
1st gen SAA's in 45colt in nice shooter cond were $125 guns at the time and were prime candidates for customizing and all sorts of gunsmithing work. Times have changed,,45 yrs since.
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Just got rid of about 1/2 of mine: 2 Bisleys (COLT!), a First Gen 38-40, and a First Gen 41 LC, several blackhawks, couple of 22's, a couple of BP, three of Vaqueros, 2 Ubertis (Cavalry version), 2 birdshead Vaqueros, a Sauer and a Uberti. And a 30 Carbine and a couple 357's and a 44 Flat top.
Currently have (and keeping most of them): 2 Supers (1 OM, 1 NM), one 41 NM Blackhawk, 1 45 LC/acp OM Blackhawk, One custom OM Vaquero in 38-40, two 3rd Gen Colt SAA with Ivory grips (one-piece, real Ivory in 45 Colt). OH, and a Velo-Dog 22. A Colt 22 and 3 Ruger 22's. Oh, and a Reeder Super in 454.
Carried a 45 Convertible and a 41, both OM while guiding on wild hogs in grad school.
Yeah, I guess you can say I like SA's!
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I have some Colt SAA's but this came by my table
this weekend and I popped for it for 4 Ben's.
Uberti Cattleman 45 Colt W/and some kind of
El Paso Saddlery shoulder rig.
So far so good...test fired couple hours ago.
Surprised actually.
Production code shows this to be SS not nickel.
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What do you guys prefer, the Bisley grip or the plow handle?
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Me. The plow handle 100%. The Bisley kind of looks like a humpback to me.
I now it was target oriented. But I don't need that to shoot the SAA accurately up to 50 meters.
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Me. The plow handle 100%. The Bisley kind of looks like a humpback to me.
I now it was target oriented. But I don't need that to shoot the SAA accurately up to 50 meters.
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I tried a bisley, and just did not like the feel compared to the plow handle.
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I prefer the grip of the (REAL) Bisley, not that "bisley" Ruger makes ==it's (R)ugly.
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Here is my Euroarms reproduction of a .44 caliber Rodgers & Spencer BP revolver.
The holster was a generic fits-all/fits-none that I got on some other deal, but it was made of some nice leather. I modified it to fit this gun properly, and replaced the non-period snap fastener with a brass stud.
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Not a huge fan but have a Blackhawk in .44 Magnum and this beast in .454 Casull. I believe I have found my recoil ceiling!
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I'd love to get one of those neat convertible Ruger's blackhawks in .45. I'd like the short gunfighter's barrel with ivory grips, please! Oh, and a swell fast draw rig, too!
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.454 just plain stinks. I have never liked that caliber. From its high pressure to its silly little primer, the .460 has it beat plain and simple. Go crazy with the linebaughs, no casull necessary.
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