Single action fever

[csurp34]

.....And who doesn't love a single-action? Here's one of mine, a gun that Elmer Keith said was the finest SA made:

My SBH is the Hunter version in .41 Magnum.


Excellent shooter.


In SA I also have two Vaqueros and a SAA 3rd gen, all in .45 LC.


Something about a SA.

 

[Mule Packer]

Great post . What's the caliber of the gun in the pic ?

It's a .45 Colt. In my opinion (and remember, this is just my opinion), the .45 Colt is one of the very best pistol calibers there is. That has been my go-to caliber for over forty years.

 

[Nick B]

Got any good stories from when you were working that big ranch ?

 

[LEO918]

Here's a Colt SAA .45 from 1912 I picked up a couple of weeks ago. A gift to myself after a little health scare of my own.

 

[walkinghorse]

jimbo728, best wishes on recuperation and moving forward!
Recovering from a stroke I had in 2013 certainly was interesting!
Several newer medical issues have come about recently, meeting with an orthopedic surgeon today, show that getting older is not without challenges!
My first SA was a .22 Bearcat, 2nd was an old model Blackhawk .41magnum, both long gone. DUMB!!!! Inherited a Bearcat from my FIL years ago, and recently acquired a New Vaquero in .45 Colt, to satisfy that large caliber SA itch. Doesn't 4 click as others have expressed, but certainly satisfies!
Again best wishes and sounds like you are keeping up in spirit!

 

[SS336]

Hope you are doing a little better each day. A single action will make anyone feel better. Here's one Lipsey spl flat top convertible. Free spin pawl,Power action job. Great shooter. Pictured with the .45acp cylinder.

 

[Mule Packer]

Got any good stories from when you were working that big ranch ?

Heck yeah! But certainly don't want to hijack a great post. Also, I don't want to bore anyone. They'll have to wait for another time.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

Good luck on your health! For single action, I bought the Ruger Single Six, because the price was right and Cabelas kept reducing the price the more that I talked. It does the job nicely. It is good to enjoy what you have.

 

[vonn]

Good post. Good luck on your recovery.

 

[bgrafsr]

Single Action fever? Heck yes.


Standard Mfg. .45 Colt, 4 3/4" barrel

USFA .44-40, 5 1/2" barrel, Giraffe Bone grips

3rd Gen. Colt, .44 Special with Sambar Stag grips

Taylor's & Co. .32-20, 4 3/4" barrel

2nd Gen. Colt, .45 Colt with 5 1/2" barrel and Sambar Stag grips

Same 2nd Gen. Colt with Ivory grips

Taylor's & Co. .32-20 with 7 1/2" barrel

3rd Gen. Colt, .45 Colt with 5 1/2" barrel. Factory engraved, Ivory grips

USFA .45 Colt

1st Gen. Colt from 1899, with 2nd Gen. barrel & cylinder

Same gun with Sambar Stag grips

3rd Gen. Colt, .45 Colt

Cimarron Model P, Cavalry Model