cowboy action revolver

[malone12346]

Is there a Smith & Wesson revolver that qualifies for Cowboy Action shooting other than the Schofield.

 

[DWalt]

Is there a Smith & Wesson revolver that qualifies for Cowboy Action shooting other than the Schofield.

CAS rules provide for so-called side matches using "Pocket Pistols" which can involve smaller calibers than the Schofield's .45, so some of the smaller S&Ws could be used in those.
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Pocket pistols and Derringers are popular for use in side matches and are occasionally
introduced as an additional firearm in main match stages.
• A pocket pistol is a small frame, fixed sight, pre-1900 design revolver having a barrel length
of four inches or less. Pocket pistols must be .31 caliber or larger. Model “P” Colts and
clones and revolvers with swing out cylinders are specifically not allowed regardless of
caliber, frame size, or barrel length. Pocket pistols may not be used as or converted to main
match revolvers.
• A Derringer is defined as an external hammer, fixed sight, breech loading or percussion
ignition, small frame pre-1900 design firearm having one to four barrels up to three and onehalf
inches long. Derringers must be .22 caliber or larger. The Remington style over/under
barrel configuration and the Sharps four-barreled Pepperbox are typical SASS–legal
Derringers.
• .22 Magnum ammunition is not allowed.

 

[glowe]

I assume you are talking about reproductions? It would not be wise to shoot originals with the number or rounds needed to compete in Cowboy shoots. Parts are getting very hard to find.

S&W made a few single actions in the era; Model 3 American, Schofields, 2 models of Model 3 Russians, and probably the most accurate sixgun of the old west - the New Model 3. Other early S&W single actions were mostly 5 shot revolvers with spur triggers in 32 or 38 caliber. I suppose that a Model 2 would qualify, but that gun shot 32 rimfire, which is definitely not available today.

I think the only single action S&W reproductions manufactured today are the Schofield and the Model 3 Russian. Both are single action in 44 or 45 caliber and function well. As much of a S&W fan as I am, I have to admit that the Colt SA is a better fit for a true competitor than the S&W. Balance and fact action of the Colt gives most shooters an edge over S&Ws. Since I do not qualify as a serious competitor, so I do own and shoot both Colt and S&W reproductions. I can tell you that S&Ws always attract attention and those who carry a S&W at lots of local Cowboy shoots get the attention from other shooters.

 

[growr]

Are asking about a main match gun or for side matches as described above?
The Schofield is the only gun I have seen used as a main match gun.

Randy

 

[Dpris]

The Schofield is not the only S&W breaktop replica being made, and it's not a generic term for the big breaktops.
There are top-latch "standard" replicas, too.

Otherwise, no other S&W's beyond the No 3 SA-type are allowed in CAS main matches.
Denis

 

[lebomm]

I reckon that would include the Uberti/Beretta "Laramie", if you could find one, no?

Larry

 

[glowe]

I think all the models in this link are still available through Uberti or distributors. Uberti Top Break: No. 3 New Model Russian, No. 3 2nd Model The Laramie is pretty much a New Model 3 copy and you can find them in the used gun market.

As for the side match pocket and DA revolvers, cowboys are using original 5 shot DA revolvers or the 44 DA, since no reproductions are available.

 

[DWalt]

I fired in only one side match, using an H&R breaktop (one of the more recent ones from the 1960s) having a 4" barrel in .38 S&W. My S&W breaktops all have barrels (4", so illegal)