...not much of anything. I thought I would add my experience to address all those posters who ask " should I shoot it ?" I bought this USFA Pre-War .45 Colt several years ago. Some of you may be familiar with this model. It is a high quality gun and the finish is outstanding. Lots of care went in to its manufacture.
I chose this gun as an example because it was bought new, unlike my Smith and Wessons, and I know exactly how many rounds and of which type have gone through it. Also the high polish blue and vivid case colors will readily show signs of misuse.
I handload for this gun. 200 grain lead flat nose (350 shots) and 250 grain Hornady HP/XTP (50 shots). Both bullets are pushed by Titegroup.
On several occasions I have carried this revolver deer hunting in the hopes of filling a doe tag with it. So far, no luck on that score. It is carried in an Uncle Mike's nylon holster that has no exposed metal buttons etc. At the range I always lay a wool blanket on the table so an errant screw or nail does not scratch the gun when I put it down.
My cleaning procedure is simple...Hoppe's no. 9 and then a light coat of Hoppe's oil.
Except for a slight turn line and some mild discoloration at the ends of the cylinders (which would probably clean up better if I cared to put in the effort), it still looks almost brand new.
Anyways, here are some pics, and needless to say, it is an absolute blast to shoot.
I chose this gun as an example because it was bought new, unlike my Smith and Wessons, and I know exactly how many rounds and of which type have gone through it. Also the high polish blue and vivid case colors will readily show signs of misuse.
I handload for this gun. 200 grain lead flat nose (350 shots) and 250 grain Hornady HP/XTP (50 shots). Both bullets are pushed by Titegroup.
On several occasions I have carried this revolver deer hunting in the hopes of filling a doe tag with it. So far, no luck on that score. It is carried in an Uncle Mike's nylon holster that has no exposed metal buttons etc. At the range I always lay a wool blanket on the table so an errant screw or nail does not scratch the gun when I put it down.
My cleaning procedure is simple...Hoppe's no. 9 and then a light coat of Hoppe's oil.
Except for a slight turn line and some mild discoloration at the ends of the cylinders (which would probably clean up better if I cared to put in the effort), it still looks almost brand new.
Anyways, here are some pics, and needless to say, it is an absolute blast to shoot.
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