amazingflapjack
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I've been waiting to hear someone report on the Uberti "Callahan" single action, chambered in .44 Mag. Like the name!
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Seeing as how my maternal granddad packed one as a Wells Fargo stage employee, and as a mine foreman in the late 19th and early 20th Century, I guess I've inherited my love of the breed. Strong guns, handle well, simple and effective. Here are a few of those that I enjoy...
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grice
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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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SuperMan
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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...
I spent several days with Huntsman in 2014...he is quite the host and loves shooting...
Bob
Freedom Arms 97 .41 Magnum/4.25"/Round Butt
Custom Gary Reeder 5.5" 5-shot
Freedom Arms 97s, 6.5" and 4.25" both in .327 Federal
Freedom Arms 654 .41 Magnum 6"
USFA Flat Top Target .22/.22 Magnum
I've come to like shooting slow and mainly use them for long range shooting...
I spent several days with Huntsman in 2014...he is quite the host and loves shooting...
Bob
Freedom Arms 97 .41 Magnum/4.25"/Round Butt
Custom Gary Reeder 5.5" 5-shot
Freedom Arms 97s, 6.5" and 4.25" both in .327 Federal
Freedom Arms 654 .41 Magnum 6"
USFA Flat Top Target .22/.22 Magnum
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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.
Eddie Southgate
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Centennial Arms 1960 New Model Army made in Belgium . Serial # 4387 . Got a Lyman Remington .36, serial # 5007 but didn't take pictures cause I hate this camera . Gonna go inside and watch Gregory Peck in "The Gunfighter " .
Eddie
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SuperMan
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...a couple more...
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
Ruger Flat Top .41 Magnum..one of only 119 made
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
Ruger Flat Top .41 Magnum..one of only 119 made
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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.
I've got two these days, both Ruger Convertibles.
50th anniversary Single-Six, 22 LR/22 Mag
Ruger Blackhawk 45 Colt/45 ACP.
Anti Gun 1950s & 1960s mothers
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.
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?
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.
I made the holster and then gave it an "antique" treatment.
(edit to add) .36 caliber, 5 shots.
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Rayfan87
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No single actions right now, the only single actions I'm currently in the market for are .38s&w or .32s&w top breaks. Ive got a couple hammerless and one double action so I need a single to round out the trio.
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.
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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Ruger Bisley Blackhawks and Vaqueros - Love em
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.
Keith
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.
Keith
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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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