Kentucky-roughrider
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Try an EAA, they are one the best of the cheaper models. I lost count of the rounds that I fired and no misfires. They come in 4 3/4 and 7 1/2 barrels model and 357 mag and 45 colt. A ruger or USFa would also be fine guns.
Help me pick out a single action revolver
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robsc
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There`s only one s/a revolver I`ve seen that`s worth having. It`s the Uberti Smoke Wagon from the Taylor&Co. Custom shop. It`s an exact reproduction of the original Colts. If you `just hav`ta have one` then any other s/a will do.
http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/products/cfSmokeWagon.tpl
http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/products/cfSmokeWagon.tpl
Good call. If Ruger SAs had been around back in the day, they would have won the west. Built like a tank, and shoots well.
I have a old model 357 BH with a 6.5" barrel that is smooth as silk, and shoots like a dream. I like the Colt types too, but Blackhawk is a great place to start with single actions.
Jim, thanks for the explanation. I'm new to SAA ownership and was just about to post a question on how to load a SAA clone (USFA Rodeo). Luckily I did a search and you've made it very clear as to the best way to load five with the hammer down on an empty chamber.
Thanks!
ceadermtnboy
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Ruger Blackhawk in 357 magnum would be my first pick in a single action revolver.
If you want something really cool, unusual, and fun, I'd suggest this...
A ruger black powder revolver
Then buy the aftermarket cylinder that converts it to 45LC
This isn't a really economical route to take, but it does get you a gun that very few people have. The cylinder is about 250 bucks, I think.
A ruger black powder revolver
Then buy the aftermarket cylinder that converts it to 45LC
This isn't a really economical route to take, but it does get you a gun that very few people have. The cylinder is about 250 bucks, I think.
ArchAngelCD
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I bought a 5.5" Ruger "old" Vaquero with the Bisley grip frame, trigger and hammer in .45 Colt.
It's a great revolver and I'm very happy I found this one.
As for the post which said, "If price is no problem get a USAF Revolver." While many of their revolvers do cost as much as a Colt or even more they do have a line that will cost you no more than an Uberti revolver mentioned in the same post. The USAF Original Rodeo Gun has a list price of only $550 and the USAF New Rodeo II which is in Nickel rather than Blue has a list price of only $605. Remember, these revolvers are made in the USA with American parts and hand fitted by American Craftsmen.
I don't regret buying the Ruger at all, especially for the price I paid but when I do buy a second SA revolver it is going to be a USAF revolver.
Here is my Ruger Vaquero:
It's a great revolver and I'm very happy I found this one.
As for the post which said, "If price is no problem get a USAF Revolver." While many of their revolvers do cost as much as a Colt or even more they do have a line that will cost you no more than an Uberti revolver mentioned in the same post. The USAF Original Rodeo Gun has a list price of only $550 and the USAF New Rodeo II which is in Nickel rather than Blue has a list price of only $605. Remember, these revolvers are made in the USA with American parts and hand fitted by American Craftsmen.
I don't regret buying the Ruger at all, especially for the price I paid but when I do buy a second SA revolver it is going to be a USAF revolver.
Here is my Ruger Vaquero:
hunter3705
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These have been discontinued but I'm not sure why ... they looked like they were really nice revolvers.
Ruger blackpowder revolvers.
Ala Dan
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My personal preference is the Ruger .357 Blackhawk, or the .44 Magnum
Ruger Super Blackhawk. I own a stainless Ruger Single-Six (.22LR/.22 WMR),
and a 50th Anniversary Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum. Both, are great
guns and a joy too shoot. Reloading is kind'a slow, but the way I look at
it; that makes the ammo last a bit longer (Laughing Loudly), and
having fun on a great day is PRICELESS~!
Ruger Super Blackhawk. I own a stainless Ruger Single-Six (.22LR/.22 WMR),
and a 50th Anniversary Ruger Blackhawk .357 Magnum. Both, are great
guns and a joy too shoot. Reloading is kind'a slow, but the way I look at
it; that makes the ammo last a bit longer (Laughing Loudly
), andhaving fun on a great day is PRICELESS~!
MrAcheson
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They are really nice revolvers. They're the Cadillac of the BP revolver set. Unfortunately they also cost almost as much as a standard cartridge revolver. Compare that to reproduction Colts and Remingtons coming out of the Italian manufacturers for $200-250 or less.
The Ruger is the nicer gun with modern innards and a perfected design. But the reproductions have more history, are significantly cheaper, and aren't bad guns either. It's hard to justify buying the Rugers for a lot of people.
Unfortunately now the Old Army has become the Packard of the BP revolver set.
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