single actions as carry weapon

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how many carry them as main defense. i have a custom ruger birds head 45 colt with 3 3/4 " and a custom 4 5/8" .357 new vaquero both which conceal comfortably under sport shirts with a vest in a mernickle ps6 holster. i prefer winchester bonded elite as a defense round.
wish s&w would make a single action line.
 
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The S&W 1911 is a single action (semi-auto, of course).

If you're looking for single action revolvers, might check on Ruger, Colt or SASS forums. They are very much out of style for most folks to carry, but some still do.

Although we still cover single-action revolver in NRA basic pistol, nobody has tried to take the CHL class or NRA defense courses with a single-action revolver. I would let an experienced shooter take the CHL course, but I don't think I'd want a single-action revolver in the defense classes. We don't allow the double action revolvers to be cocked in them, either.
 
welcome

been a member for a few years; just became more active
 
Greetings from Butler, Georgia. Good folks here on the forum.

If you were to check me on a midnight trip to the convenience store to fill up with gas for an early start the next morning, or for a co'cola, or for something to satisfy a sudden craving for a sweet, it isn't out of the realm of possibility that you might find a 4 5/8 inch Vaquero in .45 Colt stuck in my waistband. I would love to have one of the little shorty Rugers with the bh grips. I am about as comfortable shooting a Ruger Single Action as I am a S&W Double Action. I feel well-armed with either. If one were to shoot the Ruger dry, he would still have a hell of a club.

By the way, that is a craving for a sweet, not a sweetie.;)
 
Many men are coverd with dirt due to a single action revolver. With a little practice I think one could fire as fast and as accurate with a single action revolver as with a double action. Reloading, well that is another thing. The speed of reloading a semi-automatic pistol is what gives it a big advantage over the revolver, that and the capacity of most semi-auto magazines. Remember though, most handgun fights are initiated and concluded a very close range with less than 6 rounds fired. YMMV

Regards,
Don
 
Welcome from Northwest Georgia! I don't carry any single actions (semi-autos don't count) because I currently don't own any.
 
Welcome to the forum from KY!

There are lots of helpful and knowledgeable folks here.

I think you will enjoy your time here.
 
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Greetings from Butler, Georgia. Good folks here on the forum.

If you were to check me on a midnight trip to the convenience store to fill up with gas for an early start the next morning, or for a co'cola, or for something to satisfy a sudden craving for a sweet, it isn't out of the realm of possibility that you might find a 4 5/8 inch Vaquero in .45 Colt stuck in my waistband. I would love to have one of the little shorty Rugers with the bh grips. I am about as comfortable shooting a Ruger Single Action as I am a S&W Double Action. I feel well-armed with either. If one were to shoot the Ruger dry, he would still have a hell of a club.

By the way, that is a craving for a sweet, not a sweetie.;)
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if you ever get a ruger birdshead model check out mike galayla custom grips [http://www.mikeyggrips.com/ ]. he makes them .25" longer, which completes the look of the gun and adds to a more secure hold. he only makes them in tiger maple and they look better on stainless steel. i think the reason the ruger birdshead models were discontinued was the skimpy grip.
 
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Welcome from Texas 8thring. Great forum for all things S&W, have fun, learn lots, share what you know.

You will find that many people like single action revolvers for a variety of reasons, including self defense.

It's not for me but I do not question those that prefer to carry one.
 
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