Single action revolvers- Any fans?
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Bout 25 yrs ago an old bud/ co worker of mine ( since cashed in his old shell casings) gifted my first hand gun, (addiction started) an old 1968 German Liberty arms *** 22. Been worked on before I got my bubba hands on it. Been fixin' it all along, great shooter when it shoots. Rear of cyl peppered from firing pin because of hand spring and leaf spring problems. I still shoot it and mainly load it with shot shells for snakes while trimmer work around the out buildings at the old farm.
I got started with Ruger SAs back in 3screw days. Lost interest
in them when I shot my first K22. But I'm still a single action
shooter. Other than goofing with K22 on very few occasions, I
have never fired any of my S&Ws in DA mode. I'm sure a DA
ranges I would have no trouble hitting a bad guy which is the
only reason for DA.
in them when I shot my first K22. But I'm still a single action
shooter. Other than goofing with K22 on very few occasions, I
have never fired any of my S&Ws in DA mode. I'm sure a DA
ranges I would have no trouble hitting a bad guy which is the
only reason for DA.
Grayfox
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I've had a love/hate relationship with single actions all my life. I grew up on westerns and still love them. I dearly love the lever action rifle and have about a half dozen of 'em. 
But unfortunately the Colt/ Ruger style SAs just don't fit my hand. Neither the plow handle or Bisley style grip works for me. Can't shoot one worth a hoot. I've owned 6 or 7 of them over the years and ended up selling every last one.
This is now even worse due to a touch of arthritis in my hands. My middle finger won't quite close all the way and the result is that the back of the trigger guard beats the hell out of the middle knuckle. Only takes a couple of cylinders full to have it bleeding.
However, not long ago I picked up a used Uberti Schofield clone. Shoots great and my knuckle escapes unharmed. I like it a lot, but it its not as slick and smooth handling as the Colt clones. Gonna take some getting used to. 
But unfortunately the Colt/ Ruger style SAs just don't fit my hand. Neither the plow handle or Bisley style grip works for me. Can't shoot one worth a hoot. I've owned 6 or 7 of them over the years and ended up selling every last one.
This is now even worse due to a touch of arthritis in my hands. My middle finger won't quite close all the way and the result is that the back of the trigger guard beats the hell out of the middle knuckle. Only takes a couple of cylinders full to have it bleeding.
However, not long ago I picked up a used Uberti Schofield clone. Shoots great and my knuckle escapes unharmed.
I like it a lot, but it its not as slick and smooth handling as the Colt clones. Gonna take some getting used to. 
THAT IS THE ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT'S THE GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So many current single action revolvers (SAA replicas) have "bird's-head" grips/frames based on the Colt Lightning and Thunderer - and that's the WRONG way to do it on an SAA replica. Why?
Because the "Peacemaker" of the Old West was never made with that frame. When John Huston used guns like that in his early, 20th century westerns someone told him that fact. His response? "They should have."
You can look that story up!
My first Cowboy Action Shooting (R) revolver was an Italian version like Rastoff's. It was broken, it so happened, so I sent it to Bob Munden to repair. He fixed it perfectly. The only problem was he put a professional's trigger on it as a part of the process of repair and it was under 3 pounds, closer to 2 pounds, and far too light for me to successfully use without accidentally firing when I was not prepared to fire. (Trust me on this; it's a long story.)
But the gun was gorgeous and so is Rastoff's!!! Enjoy it my friend!!!!
I still love my single action revolvers!
I guess I should have identified the guns. The almost "matched" set are old Vaqueros in .45 Colt. The stainless gun is a Charles Daly in .45 Colt. The three Ruger .22s in order from left to right are a Ruger Single Six in .22 Magnum (it isn't at all new but it did come with the transfer bar), a very old Ruger Bearcat (unmodified), and an old Ruger Single Six (unmodified).
So many current single action revolvers (SAA replicas) have "bird's-head" grips/frames based on the Colt Lightning and Thunderer - and that's the WRONG way to do it on an SAA replica. Why?
Because the "Peacemaker" of the Old West was never made with that frame. When John Huston used guns like that in his early, 20th century westerns someone told him that fact. His response? "They should have."
You can look that story up!
My first Cowboy Action Shooting (R) revolver was an Italian version like Rastoff's. It was broken, it so happened, so I sent it to Bob Munden to repair. He fixed it perfectly. The only problem was he put a professional's trigger on it as a part of the process of repair and it was under 3 pounds, closer to 2 pounds, and far too light for me to successfully use without accidentally firing when I was not prepared to fire. (Trust me on this; it's a long story.)
But the gun was gorgeous and so is Rastoff's!!! Enjoy it my friend!!!!
I still love my single action revolvers!
I guess I should have identified the guns. The almost "matched" set are old Vaqueros in .45 Colt. The stainless gun is a Charles Daly in .45 Colt. The three Ruger .22s in order from left to right are a Ruger Single Six in .22 Magnum (it isn't at all new but it did come with the transfer bar), a very old Ruger Bearcat (unmodified), and an old Ruger Single Six (unmodified).
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Fishinfool
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I have owned a few over the years. Pictured are some of my favorite shooters. Ruger 44's, a USFA .44spl / 44-40, and a Ruger .22 Bearcat. Have a couple Colts and Ruger 3 screw guns, and a Uberti 1860 Army .44 hidden back in the safe with no pics.
Larry
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Wyatt Burp
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Here's three Colt Single Action .44 Specials. First one from 1958. The short one has a .44-40 barrel but Special cylinder. And the nickel .44-40 has a spare .44 special cylinder.
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31FordA
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I have a Vaquero Bisley in .45 Colt that I bought new in 1998. With the large frame I'll never have to worry about wearing it out. Last summer I fulfilled another childhood goal by picking up a 5.5" Colt SAA in .45 Colt with ivory grips. Now I need a single action in .357 Mag, maybe with a 4.75" barrel.
Eddie Southgate
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thomasinaz
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I love seeing pictures of all those fine Single Action revolvers. A few of my favorites:
A Colt in 44 Spcl/44-40 with 5 1/2" barrel.
A Ruger Buckeye Blackhawk with 2 cylinders in 32-20 and 327 Fed Mag.
A Colt Longbranch Model in 45 Colt.
A US Patent Firearms in 45 Colt.
And a Colt Sheriff's Model in 44 Spcl/44-40.
All good shooters that are a pleasure to own.
A Colt in 44 Spcl/44-40 with 5 1/2" barrel.
A Ruger Buckeye Blackhawk with 2 cylinders in 32-20 and 327 Fed Mag.
A Colt Longbranch Model in 45 Colt.
A US Patent Firearms in 45 Colt.
And a Colt Sheriff's Model in 44 Spcl/44-40.
All good shooters that are a pleasure to own.
bmcgilvray
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Mine's an ol' ratty .38-40 from 1905.
keith44spl
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I only wear this brace for marrying's, burying's and BBQs........... 
Colt SAA 44 Specials
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Colt SAA 44 Specials
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Cowboy Guns
First up is my Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum with my two Uberti '73 Cattlemen revolvers in 44/40. The oldest of the two revolvers is on the right, with the ring around the cylinder. The other, which differed only in the two position cylinder retaining pin and with a square rather than angled rear sight profile was bought over 20 years later.
Below the revolvers is my Damascus steel 10" Bowie knife. I know I bought it locally but not sure where it was made. One day I should really get it professionally sharpened because right now it will not cut cleanly. But gee it would be a shame to place sharpening marks on that steel.
Next up, top to bottom.
Pre AE 1894 30/30.
Henry Big Boy .357 Magnum.
Rossi Puma 1892 Stainless 44/40
Chiappa .22 LR
First up is my Henry Big Boy in .357 Magnum with my two Uberti '73 Cattlemen revolvers in 44/40. The oldest of the two revolvers is on the right, with the ring around the cylinder. The other, which differed only in the two position cylinder retaining pin and with a square rather than angled rear sight profile was bought over 20 years later.
Below the revolvers is my Damascus steel 10" Bowie knife. I know I bought it locally but not sure where it was made. One day I should really get it professionally sharpened because right now it will not cut cleanly. But gee it would be a shame to place sharpening marks on that steel.
Next up, top to bottom.
Pre AE 1894 30/30.
Henry Big Boy .357 Magnum.
Rossi Puma 1892 Stainless 44/40
Chiappa .22 LR
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Cardboard_killer
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How do you like this rifle? I'm a big fan of the marlin, but have only had horrible experiences with chiappas. Still, a cheap short barrel marlin copy has my interest.
medic15al
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This is mine. Not one smokeless load has been fired thru it. I load 40 grains 3FG Old Eynsford black powder under a 250 grain PRS Big Lube bullet. Ave Chrono is 1027 fps.
Cimarron Old Model P in Charcoal Blue
Cimarron Old Model P in Charcoal Blue
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Here is my German Model 1883 Reichsrevolver, inherited from my father. It is in 10,6 German Ordnance caliber, which is interchangeable with .44 Russian. My grandparents immigrated here from Germany shortly before the war started, and my grandfather brought this with him (as I understand it). It is unusual to find one in this condition, and with the original holster.
I do hand load for it, and occasionally shoot it. Of course, it is not for sale for any amount of money.
I do hand load for it, and occasionally shoot it. Of course, it is not for sale for any amount of money.
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medic15al
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That holster looks good!
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