Erich
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I sometimes hike with this birdshead short-barreled Ruger New Vaquero in .45 ACP, generally loaded with Winchester RA45TP 230-grain +P Talon hollowpoints.
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Anyone using a SA revolver for woods carry?
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I like my 4 5/8" Lipsey/Ruger Single 7-.327Federal Magnum, carried in a Barranti crossdraw. Shoots .32Long & .32 H&R as well. A very handy little gun.
It's called a one hole sight, used to be marketed as one ragged hole sight. I struggled with the stock sight beyond 25yards so I gave this a try, now I can hit routinely out to 50 yards.
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gwpercle
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Ruger Blackhawk , 357 magnum with 5 1/2 inch barrel.
I wanted the short barrel model but this used one was priced $75.00, I got it for $65.00 and decided I could live with the 5 1/2 inch barrel.
This was in 1971 dollars.
Never did get the 4 5/8, but a 45 acp/45 colt convertible would be sweet.
Just something right about the 4 5/8 inchers.
Gary
I wanted the short barrel model but this used one was priced $75.00, I got it for $65.00 and decided I could live with the 5 1/2 inch barrel.
This was in 1971 dollars.
Never did get the 4 5/8, but a 45 acp/45 colt convertible would be sweet.
Just something right about the 4 5/8 inchers.
Gary
Lightfoot4
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Because of some game land restrictions, Heritage Arms .22 caliber. When I can carry what I want, Ruger Vaquero .357 magnum.
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Pietta 1873 44 mag, NAA 22lr in pocket.
LOL....... timely thread....... LGS has a used 4" Ruger SA .357 that was calling me out to me........ held it ........ couldn't figure out what it could do that my 681 couldn't........................................
Close call near miss ...... but I saved $400+
Close call near miss ...... but I saved $400+
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SA revolvers have a completely different feel than DA revolvers. Even when DA are fired in the SA mode. They are just as fast, except for reloads, and much more comfortable with hot loads. They also are instinctive pointers for many of us.
Bob Munden shot both SA revolvers, and DA/SA, but he used SA for his fast draw trick shots.
When I was routinely shooting my Ruger Vaqueros in CAS matches I was so used to them that I always said if I was woods walking one of them could easily be my packin' pistol of choice. Stoked with commercial .45 Colt ammunition they would be superb!
Since I don't shoot them as much as I used to I would probably carry a double action revolver in the woods just because of the muscle memory. Could still be a .45 Colt, though, if I was so inclined.
Since I don't shoot them as much as I used to I would probably carry a double action revolver in the woods just because of the muscle memory. Could still be a .45 Colt, though, if I was so inclined.
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I'm feeling under calibered...I carried Ruger Single-Six with 22 Magnum for a long time. Slid the holster to about 5:30 position and put the muzzle end in my back pocket while hiking. But I was never in an area that there were big critters.
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That's my take on it too, if I'm out in the woods I'd rather have a DA revolver for simplicity if I have to defend myself. A single action .22 (or .32) would be perfect for small game, though.
The only advantage I see is that in some very big calibers the single action might weigh less than an equivalent DA, e.g. a Freedom Arms in .500 Wyoming Express is much lighter than a S&W 500 Magnum.
It varies, but I like my Ruger NM Blackhawk Convertible 4 5/8" with the ACP cylinder. With the alloy trigger guard/grip frame and ejector housing, it's very light for the caliber and carries well. With either the ACP cylinder or the .45 Colt cylinder it's scary accurate, and has all the power I want these days. A primo "packing pistol" if you will.
Way back when I picked up an OM Flattop .44 Magnum and had it bobbed off to 4 5/8". Nice gun, but it kept launching ejector rod housings. I finally had it rebarrelled but by then the NM Convertible was the go-to gun.
Have also fooled with a NM .357 Flattop, which is a nice gun but HEAVY. Tried a NM .44 Special Flattop but never could come up with a cast bullet load that wouldn't lead. So by default the .45 Convertible is it.
If I could ever find an OM .45 Convertible (again--had one and sold it) I'd
like to try it because of the simpler and stronger lockwork.
Way back when I picked up an OM Flattop .44 Magnum and had it bobbed off to 4 5/8". Nice gun, but it kept launching ejector rod housings. I finally had it rebarrelled but by then the NM Convertible was the go-to gun.
Have also fooled with a NM .357 Flattop, which is a nice gun but HEAVY. Tried a NM .44 Special Flattop but never could come up with a cast bullet load that wouldn't lead. So by default the .45 Convertible is it.
If I could ever find an OM .45 Convertible (again--had one and sold it) I'd
like to try it because of the simpler and stronger lockwork.
FA Model 97 45 Colt 4.25-inch barrel - loaded to emulate a full power 300-grain 44 Magnum. Two CCI shot shells are in my 7X Leather Klein Special McKeever Box-style cartridge carrier.
Simson-Suhl
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I have 160 acres of wild woods in Woodward County, Oklahoma; my two carry revolvers are either a Colt SAA NRA Centennial 4 3/4" barrel, 45 Colt, or my custom shop Freedom Arms 4 3/4 in 454. Both have a cross draw holster.
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Faulkner
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There must be the potential for a lot of big critters and bad stuff happening where a lot of you guys walk in the woods. For woods walking its almost always a .22LR for me, usually the cylinder is loaded with one round of shot shell and 5 rounds of hollow points.
I have a matched pair of Ruger Vaqueros in 45 Colt that I have owned for over 20 years. They have seen a lot of use in CAS and in CMSA. In addition to the usual action job I installed Ruger Blackhawk hammers.
In the interest of full disclosure I don't carry them much. I let my horse carry it in a pommel holster.
In the interest of full disclosure I don't carry them much. I let my horse carry it in a pommel holster.
model70hunter
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I grew up carrying Dad's Ruger SS old 3 screw with the 4 5/8th " bbl.
I killed many edibles with it and entry of vermin. That was before Mo had Bear, cougar and 2 legged dope growers in the woods.
I inherited it from Dad. I still carry it at times. Prefer my SW 22 Masterpice.
I have owned 2 Rugers, 3 screw 4 5/8" in 41 mag. They were the perfect packing size. I always seemed to take my Python or M 29. Even though the Ruger rode so well I did not know it was on my hip.
In my mad dash to acquire more 27s, 19s etc I traded both off. I would like another and I promise not to get rid of it. I carry my 686 now. Or my 66. Given a third chance I would carry the 41.
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I killed many edibles with it and entry of vermin. That was before Mo had Bear, cougar and 2 legged dope growers in the woods.
I inherited it from Dad. I still carry it at times. Prefer my SW 22 Masterpice.
I have owned 2 Rugers, 3 screw 4 5/8" in 41 mag. They were the perfect packing size. I always seemed to take my Python or M 29. Even though the Ruger rode so well I did not know it was on my hip.
In my mad dash to acquire more 27s, 19s etc I traded both off. I would like another and I promise not to get rid of it. I carry my 686 now. Or my 66. Given a third chance I would carry the 41.
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rbrbrb6
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Most often it is a 4" S&W barreled Ruger old model Blackhawk in 41 Special.
Highhawk1948
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Last time I took some visitors to the woods for a tour I was carrying a Ruger Vaquero in 45 Colt just in case we had a problem with a black bear.
