I'm a new Colt owner!

[Tomahawk674]

I have just bought my first original Colt. I shoot black powder, so I have a Uberti replica of a Colt 1861 Navy, which is very nice. This is my first cartridge revolver, a Colt Official Police, 6 inch heavy barrel, built in 1939. It is in really nice condition; it had some very minor blueing wear which I touched up with Birchwood PermaBlue paste, and it turned out great.

Here is a video of the first time I shot it. For some reason I wasn't expecting it to recoil as it did, probably because I am used to the gentle "rocking" motion of my Colt Navy replica. Don't laugh at my first shot

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL0uNzNxRSs

I got used to it after a little bit:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwNjwY1PtiQ

It was hard seeing the blued front blade against a black target. Once I switched over to a white target, I was able to bullseye with it.

 

[Shear_stress]

Congratulations! The Official Police is one fine revolver. Other Colts get all the press, so prices have stayed reasonable. Don't tell anyone, though

 

[451 Detonics]

Learn to shoot it double action like it was mean to be shot and you will have lot's more fun...looks like a winner.

 

[Checkman]

Those are great revolvers. Like the S&W M&P/Model 10 they have their followers, but they don't have the type of prices that you find on Pythons and Model 27's. Looks good. Enjoy.

 

[Lucky Derby]

I have a 4" made in 1950. It is one of my favorites, and often does nightstand duty.
Congrats.

 

[bushmaster1313]

I really like the grips on the old Colts.

 

[VT Deer Hunter]

Nice gun you got there.

 

[savit260]

That's a fantastic revolver you have there, and I'd be willing to bet it has a sweet double action trigger.

 

[Guillermo]

beautiful gun.

You have been bitten now...better make room in the safe for more.

 

[TrakHack]

You have been bitten now...better make room in the safe for more.

+1

I love my Colts...

 

[Iggy]

Very nice gun.

You have stepped out upon yet another slippery slope.

Enjoy the ride.

 

[brnmuenchow]

Nice, I love those.-- Actually I love all Colts. Great buy!

 

[LKB3rd]

I am biased, living in CT I guess, but I love old Colt revolvers too.

 

[Old Fuff]

I hate to tell you this bad news...

But the heavy barrel was an extra-cost option, and they used the same barrels that were usually reserved for their top-of-the-line, Officers Model Target revolvers. That, and the additional bucks over standard list price also included a bit of extra work when it came to fitting the lockwork.

I hope you are able to stand up to all of this...

 

[gvf]

Beauty! Nothing like those big old revolvers - history written all over them.

 

[Tomahawk674]

I went shooting today with some friends, had all the guns out on a farm. I got to shoot the Colt plenty, and boy was it great. The sights are just right on. Those water bottles didn't stand a chance. I could not be happier with "new" gun.