Do I "need" a 45 Colt revolver?

[ColbyBruce]

OCD1, my son ran across a nice, used #625-3 3" .45 a.c.p. last week in west Georgia, $650.00 IIRC, no box or papers.

 

[Andy Griffith]

There is no reason not to have one.

The .45 Colt is a great place to start into .45's in general. They are like eat'n the proverbial potato chip- and will lead you to .45 bliss and enlightenment.

Then, you can add guns in the following calibers, just to be a more rounded shooter:

.45 Schofield
.45 ACP
.45 Winchester Magnum
.454 Casull
.460 S&W Magnum
.455 Webley (.455 Eley, .455 Colt, .476 Eley)

 

[bmcgilvray]

When something needs a .45 caliber hole put in it a .45 Colt revolver is just the thing.

I don't even hot-rod my Colt New Service in .45 Colt but it is a dandy and practical handgun with factory equivalent handloads.

 

[therevjay]

"Do I need a .45 Colt?"

Of course you do! And a 44/40-38/40 .41 Colt -32/20 -.32 S&W - etc. etc.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Keith Brown]

I think for most of us a .44 special or .45 Colt end up fulfilling pretty much the same mission, same goes for .41 magnum and the .44 magnum. I sold the last of my 25-5s when I was enjoying loading and shooting Ruger only loads in my Bisleys. The 25-5s were nice guns but I didn't use them and was concerned that the hot loads might end up in the wrong gun. But to answer your question, why yes!, of course you "need" one.

Keith

 

[625smith]

Well of course you need a 45 Colt. Here are two fine candidates to look for!
Both of these revolvers shoot better that I can.

625MG

25-7

 

[Nightowl]

I have a few .357's and some .44 mags that Ihave been shooting for over 40 years, but have never owned a .45 Colt. Never wanted to be loading for another caliber. Got one last month, a 25-7 in like new condition. It shoots great and is a lot of fun. Now I need to buy brass, bullets and dies!! Of course you "need" one. Get it before its too late.

 

[Snapping Twig]

They make bigger holes. Bigger holes are easier to see.

They make removing the offending target center more efficient.

Add to this the ability to lob a 260g+ chunk of lead and you've got penetration on a grand scale.

I think you need one.

 

[Rule3]

Well of course you need a 45 Colt. Here are two fine candidates to look for!
Both of these revolvers shoot better that I can.

625MG

25-7

Now I could go for that 625MG! Very hard to find around here. I think I only saw one in the LGS one time a long time ago. We ain't got no Mountains.

 

[Evil Dog]

I use a 625-2 with a 5" barrel all of the time... moon clips are really great for speedy reloads.

 

[keith44spl]

.
So what's the pros of the 45 Colt?.........

"Why ya packin' that ol' 45 for?" the young'n ask. "Well, kid, cause they don't make an ol' 46, that's why!"

Well, even a die-hard ol' 44 Special man needs a 45 Long Colt day every once in a while...

Boys,

Just the everyday workin' remuda...No show ponies here.

Su Amigo,
Dave

 

[Rule3]

Dave,

You have entirely too many guns! You need to dispose of many of them so the rest of the Country has a chance.

 

[pointman1970]

I like the 45 ACP revlover, like my 25-2 goes fine with my 45 Auto.
Dont need but looking to get a 456.

 

[Onomea]

Enough of this ***** footin' around! Be honest with the man!

The truth is, of course you need a 45 Colt! Truth is, unless you have at least one revo in 45 Colt, you are not considered a true man....

 

[thomasinaz]

Yes you need a 45 Colt revolver. Everyone should have at least one! There's just something right about a 45 caliber 255 LSWC at around 900 FPS.

Dave; That "pony" in your pic is sure putting on a show. Very nice engraving.

 

[pawncop]

Ahem, (picture clearing of throat in preparation for sage and worldly advice)

Hell yes!

There - I think that about sums it, don't you think?

 

[ar15ed]

i would have to say that 45 colt is my favorite! i probably shoot more of them than everything else added together. of course, i reload. they could get painful in a hurry buying them at your local pusher!

 

[LouisianaJoe]

I have this with 45Colt and 45ACP cylinders.

I recently acquired a 25-5

I also have a Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt.
Henry Repeating Arms | Fine Rifles Made in America and Priced Right

I enjoy shooting all of them and they are all accurate and pleasant to shoot.

 

[oldman45]

I have this with 45Colt and 45ACP cylinders.

I recently acquired a 25-5

I also have a Henry Big Boy in 45 Colt.
Henry Repeating Arms | Fine Rifles Made in America and Priced Right

I enjoy shooting all of them and they are all accurate and pleasant to shoot.

I sure wish I had those grips on my 25-5 but then I have never fired my 25-5. Bought some ammo for it a few years back and never bothered to shoot it. It could be considered a safe queen.

Almost thought about selling it it a few weeks ago but I tihink the bible says it is a sin to sell a gun.

Here is a photo of my 25-5

 

[tdan]

How could you not have at least revolver chambered in the classic 45Colt cartridge. With the popularity of cowboy action shooting, plenty of factory ammo is now available. If you handload, so much the better.........Not to mention the fact..........those big ass cartridges look intimidating. Here's a pic of my fav 45Colt revolver. This beauty will flat out shoot!