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45 Colt Problem
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That is certainly a very nice start
I too am a fan of the 45 Long Colt cartridge not to mention other 45 caliber chamberings
I too am a fan of the 45 Long Colt cartridge not to mention other 45 caliber chamberings
Problem. What problem? I don't see a problem.
I hope it’s not a problem! Otherwise I have a bigger problem
25-5
USFA Single Action Flat Top Targets (.45 Colt and .45 ACP cylinders for both)
Another USFA
Taylor’s Gunfighter
Standard Manufacturing
I don’t have pics uploaded here of my Colt double action revolvers chambered in .45 Colt. There might be some lever action rifles though…
Marlin 1894 Cowboy Carbine
Winchester Model 1892 (Miroku) Deluxe Trapper Takedown
I won’t bore you all with the other two 1892s…
I can’t believe that I forgot my 26-1 non-GSP
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Admitting you have a problem is the first step…
That's not a problem.....It's just a good start
Compass Will
Member
I just wish i could get a j frame in 45 long colt
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Ivan the Butcher
Member
I owned a few 25's in Colt in the 80's and let them get away.
Currently own 1 Marlin Cowboy Special and 2 Rossi 92's. A pair of Blue Bisley Vaqueros and a pair of SS Vaqueros, along with a small herd of SAA Clones.
While I miss the 25's, I really miss the ammo I used in them. Federal Red Box, 225 gr SWC/HP with a hollow base. If there really was a throat diameter problem, you wouldn't know it with that ammo! I nailed targets in the woods, The guns grouped, That I often cut down the tree in as few as 3 cylinders. I also liked Winchester STHP 225's. They shot very good groups.
Ivan
Currently own 1 Marlin Cowboy Special and 2 Rossi 92's. A pair of Blue Bisley Vaqueros and a pair of SS Vaqueros, along with a small herd of SAA Clones.
While I miss the 25's, I really miss the ammo I used in them. Federal Red Box, 225 gr SWC/HP with a hollow base. If there really was a throat diameter problem, you wouldn't know it with that ammo! I nailed targets in the woods, The guns grouped, That I often cut down the tree in as few as 3 cylinders. I also liked Winchester STHP 225's. They shot very good groups.
Ivan
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Charter Arms makes a 5-shot Bulldog that's pretty close.
I've got a few - an S&W M1917 modified to shoot 45 Colt as well as 45 ACP/AR, a surplus Colt Arty Model SAA (BP) inherited from a grandfather, an Uberti/Cimarron Cav Model SAA, an Uberti/Cimarron 4-5/8 SAA with an extra ACP cylinder, a 3-inch Taurus Judge, and a Charter Arms Bulldog.
EDIT: Oops! Forgot my two Pietta Rem 1858s with always-mounted 45 Colt conversion cylinders. Cowboy-action loads only for them.
EDIT: Oops! Forgot my two Pietta Rem 1858s with always-mounted 45 Colt conversion cylinders. Cowboy-action loads only for them.
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The 2" Total Titanium Taurus Model 450 may not be the size of a J-frame, but it weighs in like one at right around 19 ounces
StrawHat
Member
I have one 45 long Colt S&W revolver, a Model 25-5 that has put many Ohio white tailed deer in the freezer. For years, I have been trying to trade it for a S&W ACP revolver but no takers. (Or any other N frame!)
Kevin
Kevin
Problems or solutions????
A 1917 made into a 16 1/2" carbine with a 45 colt cylinder shown with a 6" pinned and recessed 45 colt made using a early Highway Patrolman 5 screw frame
My 325 snub that has a cylinder set up to fire 45 colts or 45 acps in 1/2 moon clips with the colts head spacing on the extractor
a 4 1/2" 45 colt made from a Brazilian frame, a 45 colt cylinder and a cutdown 1950 barrel
A 3 1/2" made from a 1917 frame and a cut down 1940 barrel that fires 45 colt or acp via moon clips
A 6 1/2" made from a 1955 5 screw frame and a recessed 44 mag cylinder
A 629-1 converted to 34 colt with a 5" full lug barrel
A pinned 25-5 running a recessed 44 mag cylinder reamed to 45 colt that left the factory as a 8 3/8" with huge throats
A 455 triple lock converted to 45 colt via the reamed and partial recess method (before I got it)
A 1917 made into a 16 1/2" carbine with a 45 colt cylinder shown with a 6" pinned and recessed 45 colt made using a early Highway Patrolman 5 screw frame
My 325 snub that has a cylinder set up to fire 45 colts or 45 acps in 1/2 moon clips with the colts head spacing on the extractor
a 4 1/2" 45 colt made from a Brazilian frame, a 45 colt cylinder and a cutdown 1950 barrel
A 3 1/2" made from a 1917 frame and a cut down 1940 barrel that fires 45 colt or acp via moon clips
A 6 1/2" made from a 1955 5 screw frame and a recessed 44 mag cylinder
A 629-1 converted to 34 colt with a 5" full lug barrel
A pinned 25-5 running a recessed 44 mag cylinder reamed to 45 colt that left the factory as a 8 3/8" with huge throats
A 455 triple lock converted to 45 colt via the reamed and partial recess method (before I got it)
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No, only those who have none at all should hang their head in shame.
The 25-7 and -9 45 colts were probably the best ones the factory ever built
I built mine because it good S&W 45 colts are difficult to find and command high prices. I also wanted somethings the factory didn't make.
The only one I kind of regret modifying was the 5 screw 1955 which I got before I knew anything about collector value. The 5 screw HP had already been modified some, the 1917 came with no barrel, the Brazilians were typical Brazilians and a 629-1 isn't rare. I still have the original cylinder for the 325
I used to have a 4" acp/colt built from a 629-1 but someone gave me $900 for it. I had paid $500 for the 629-1 some time ago and sold the 8 3/8" barrel for the same amount I paid for the 4" 45 barrel. So except for some cutting oil and brake cleaner used when I reamed the cylinder to 45 colt it was profit to sink into other projects.
The 25-7 and -9 45 colts were probably the best ones the factory ever built
I built mine because it good S&W 45 colts are difficult to find and command high prices. I also wanted somethings the factory didn't make.
The only one I kind of regret modifying was the 5 screw 1955 which I got before I knew anything about collector value. The 5 screw HP had already been modified some, the 1917 came with no barrel, the Brazilians were typical Brazilians and a 629-1 isn't rare. I still have the original cylinder for the 325
I used to have a 4" acp/colt built from a 629-1 but someone gave me $900 for it. I had paid $500 for the 629-1 some time ago and sold the 8 3/8" barrel for the same amount I paid for the 4" 45 barrel. So except for some cutting oil and brake cleaner used when I reamed the cylinder to 45 colt it was profit to sink into other projects.
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The major diameter of the threads on the barrel shank of a J frame is .500. If the threads are only .005 deep, a .452 bullet would leave .039 before you cut a forcing cone and made it disappear I you could figure out a 3 shot 50 cal cylinder, you could just rifle the frame.
pantannojack
US Veteran
If I could wish for
I want a smokeless powder suitable for the extra large case of a 45 Colt. Years ago I tried Trail Boss. It worked but at 1/2 pound for the same price of a full pound of any other I considered it non available. I also consider 50$ per pound of anything else non available.
I want a smokeless powder suitable for the extra large case of a 45 Colt. Years ago I tried Trail Boss. It worked but at 1/2 pound for the same price of a full pound of any other I considered it non available. I also consider 50$ per pound of anything else non available.
