1873 SAA which caliber would you guys get ?

[Armybrat]

I favor the .357 myself, whether it be a Colt or a Ruger.

 

[RealGun]

The 357 guns are in demand by cowboy action shooters so they can shoot free, range pickup brass in 38 Special, to include lowest powder expense and cheapest bullets. They also have a shorter throw when cocking the rifle, tuned to run well with extended 38 Special (crimped forward of the crimp groove). I would go right for the 45 Colt if not into cowboy action (maybe you should try it). The 45 Colt would make a great introduction to reloading. The big case is easy to handle and powder charges of mid to lofty fill volume are easy enough to see before placing a bullet. Basic reloading equipment would be very affordable, with the Lee Cast Turret getting my vote for modest volume use.

 

[Jim Watson]

While I think a Model P in .357 or other small caliber is heavy and not as well balanced as a .44 or .45, I have to say a friend was a Ladies Champion in two states wielding a pair of Taylor .38s, as tuned up by their company gunsmith.

 

[RealGun]

While I think a Model P in .357 or other small caliber is heavy and not as well balanced as a .44 or .45, I have to say a friend was a Ladies Champion in two states wielding a pair of Taylor .38s, as tuned up by their company gunsmith.

Taylor's offers 38 in the Model P Jr. They call it a Stallion. Very easy shooter for someone with smaller hands.

 

[.45Coltguy]

I favor the .357 myself, whether it be a Colt or a Ruger.

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Armybrat, that looks to be a very fine looking Colt you have there. The Vaquero ain't bad either.

 

[Armybrat]

Thanks. They are nice revolvers for sure. The Colt was made in 1979.