.45 Colt

Anyone who thinks the .460 S&W X-Frame is an ideal packing pistol just has never packed one anywhere further then across the gunshop counter!

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Heh. I've never warmed up to them largely for that reason, among others. 62.5 oz for a 5''? Ack.

BTW-IMHO: Anyone who thinks the .460 S&W X-Frame is an ideal packing pistol just has never packed one anywhere further then across the gunshop counter!

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Smith and Wesson missed a bet by not offering wheels and a caisson for that gun.

Rugers and 45 Colt, a match made in heaven. (never mind the Kimber)

Went to Sportsman Warehouse today and they could not even find the Ruger 4" .45 Colt Redhawk in any of their distributor offerings yet. Probably be 6-8 months before is available if Ruger keeps to thier norm.

I understand being tugged toward the SRH Alaskan in .454, to use as a .45 Colt DA snubby, but the sixgun I actually bought was a New Vaquero Montado, with its 3.75" barrel, Super Blackhawk-pattern hammer with different checkering, and grooved frontstrap. While it is not safe with over-SAAMI-pressure loads, that is OK with me, believing along with other learned gentlemen here that 255 grains at 900 to 1000 FPS is plenty in a handgun.

The Ruger Montado is a great little 45. Shoots way better than it ought and is easy to pack around for a single action. I got a Mernickle concealed carry holster (I'd highly recommend) and it has accompanied me on several hikes and camping trips.

Anyone shoot the Buffolo Bore 325gr .45LC loads in a NM Blackhawk 45/8 ?

I have shot those BBore bad boys in the OM Vaquero 4 5/8. To me, they were controllable, not uncomfortable to shoot ( though I think they mighta been uncomfortable for the folks in the next lane due to just a bit of muzzle blast -heh, heh) and, within the limitations of fixed sights, accurate.

I have a Ruger Bisley 45 LC. I've shot Blackhawks, S&W's, etc. For some reason, the Bisley is very easy to shoot well.

I worked at a gun shop and would have guys with heavy trigger pull DA/Sa's that couldn't stay on the paper at 10 yards. I'd let them shoot the Ruger with 255 LSWC's and most time they'd do really well.

I've had some of the super stomper WW-296/H-110 loads. They quit being fun in a hurry. If you can't kill it with a 255 Keith style LSWC @ 900-1,000 fps, you ain't gonna kill it.

The .45 LC is very easy to load for, and the cases last a long time. With lead bullets you can load a box for $5.50-6.00 at today's prices.

What Kimber are you talking about...

Jim

Ruger makes the 7-1/2" barrel stainless Super Redhawk in the 454 Casull. It will also shoot 45LC ammo, and with full power 454 Casull ammo works well for deer hunting. The barrel can be shortened by a gunsmith for more convenient handling and still be legal for deer. Shoots everything from the 45 Colt 700fps cowboy stuff up to 2000fps hunting loads.

I like my .45Colt Redhawk. It's a sweet shooter.

Another shot of my favorite - and first - S&W - my 625MG in .45 Colt. Also shown is my new Buck #408 Kalinga Pro (S30V).



Stainz

Ignorance WAS Bliss

...and cheaper. When Ruger brought out the 4" bbl Redhawk in .44 my hand on my wallet got all twitchy. Fortunately fate (ie X-Mas shopping, a new computer etc) intervened and the fever cooled.

But seeing that they now load it in .45LC is close to doomsday! Might even check out ordering one after New Years!

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....anybody checked out Buffalo Bore's "heavy" offerings in .45 LC? If their stats can be believed, this is the load I'd want in my Ruger if I wake up one night and find that monster from "Alien" rummaging through my fridge.

You really don't need to spend the big bucks on Buffalo Bore stuff. I've loaded some rounds with H-110 and 255 LSWC's that will rock your world.

You quickly understand that fun turns into punishment. A Keith style LSWC at 1,000 fps will shoot thru a deer from any pretty much any angle. More than that is just excess IMO. I read somewhere that they were getting 3-4 feet of penetration in phone books with 900 fps loads.

Hmmmm

So Redneck - you think it might raise a few eyebrows for CCW work?

I can pack my 686+ in shorts and t-shirt. The Redhawk overall length is a tad less than the 686. although its heavier than the 686 (46 oz vs 38 for the Smith). In a thin Kramer IWB holster I'd bet it was doable - just that there is probaly no compelling reason to pack a heavy revolver that shoots THROUGH a bad guyvs a G19 or a snubby.

Unless I go huntin' hogs, it would be pretty much a range gun and eventually an expensive safe queen. Not too often I have to worry about being jumped by a mountain lion or a grizzly when making a quick trip out and about in Galveston.

If you absolutely insist on carrying a 45Colt concealed.