Help with a choice between 3 single actions (Open top, Conv, or SAA)

Which would you recommend?

  • Cimmaron 1872 Open Top w/ 7.5" barrel

    Votes: 7 25.9%

  • Cimmaron Type II Richards Transition Conversion w/ 7.5" barrel

    Votes: 1 3.7%

  • EMF Company's Great Western II - Californian w/ 5.75" barrel

    Votes: 9 33.3%

  • EMF Company's Great Western II - Californian w/ 7.5" barrel

    Votes: 2 7.4%

  • Other (please give a recommendation below)

    Votes: 8 29.6%
  • Total voters
    27
  • Poll closed .
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If you're really interested in the S&W designs, do yourself a favor and handle a #3 Russian as well. It has a different grip design and IMHO, is far more comfortable and more attractive than the "Schofield".
 
I know you said this was to be a plinking/range gun, but if you ever would carry this as a self defense weapon (backwoods, camping, etc) you might consider the Ruger Vaquero. You can find the Old Model Vaquero within your budget, and the older, stronger frame can handle a load that would blow your open top conversions apart. Also the Ruger with it's transfer bar assembly allows you to safely carry that 6th round, which the others can't offer. Good luck and be sure and post pics of your choice.;)
 
Thanks for the input again guys. I imagine that come time to add the second single action wheel gun to the collection, you'll be hearing back from me again...haha. I think it'll be a run off between the SAA/Vaquero/#3 Russian/Schofield. Anyways, I'll save that for a future post. I'll post some pics here when I pick up the Richards Transition (going to get it in .44 Special). Thanks again everyone, it's been a big help!
 
AethelstanAegen ... I'll post some pics here when I pick up the Richards Transition (going to get it in .44 Special). Thanks again everyone, it's been a big help!..
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Looking forward to the photos and a range report! You've made a good choice.
 
I think I've also decided on getting it in the 5.5" barrel...but we'll see what happens. I've been travelling a lot this summer so I'll have to wait until
I get back to my usual FFL...so mid-late August probably but I'll be sure to post a review, etc. Thanks again guys!\
 
Ruger NM Vaquero/Blackhawk .45 Convertible.

This after having used an original 1st gen 1882 Colt; various Rugers; a Cimmaron; Uberti SAA and multiple percussions; 2nd Gen. Colt 1851, original Colt l851; original 1860 Army; two Centennial 1860s; 3 Ruger Old Armies.

My stainless .45 NM Vaquero is just about indistinguishable from my nickelled 1882 Colt from a couple of feet away and feels and balances EXACTLY the same. It has everything the old Colt does plus improvements, and will still be going strong when my grandson is a senior citizen.

I guarantee that the other brands will not.
 
Doubting Thomas Ruger NM Vaquero/Blackhawk .45 Convertible.

This after having used an original 1st gen 1882 Colt; various Rugers; a Cimmaron; Uberti SAA and multiple percussions; 2nd Gen. Colt 1851, original Colt l851; original 1860 Army; two Centennial 1860s; 3 Ruger Old Armies.

My stainless .45 NM Vaquero is just about indistinguishable from my nickelled 1882 Colt from a couple of feet away and feels and balances EXACTLY the same. It has everything the old Colt does plus improvements, and will still be going strong when my grandson is a senior citizen.

I guarantee that the other brands will not.
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You say this but also admit the original Colt 1851 and 1860 are working fine? Unless the poster chooses to abuse the revolver, any he mentioned will last his and other lifetimes.
 
There's no doubt that Ruger makes a fine gun. There's lots of reasons why their new model SA guns are all great options. But let's face the fact that the internals on these guns are engineered to accomadate today's legal issues and create actions that are safe to carry all chambers loaded.

However some of us LIKE the idea of having guns that faithfully replicate Colt's original action and are OK with practicing the safe handling and use limits that came with such guns such as only loading 5 if carrying. Besides, Ruger isn't making a "New Model" 1860 C&B or an 1872 open top cartridge conversion so we pretty much have to go with the Italian cloners if we're going to enjoy these styles.
 
Like I said before, if what you want is an Open Top, cartridge conversion or Colt SAA (or replica), no Ruger will do. Particularly a New Model, any New Model. I reckon some folks just don't get it.
 
Yeah, I'm was definitely hoping for a close to original specs reproduction. In the past I bought a Cimarron 1911 because I wanted a close reproduction without modern added safety devices (a major reason I did not buy a Springfield Armory 1911 with the new integral lock). I'd like this gun for fun range shooting/better understanding of the weapons available at the time (ie without modern additions). I'm in no way slamming the Vaquero (I have a friend who really likes his) but I'm looking for a true reproduction (I'll just carry on an empty chamber). Thanks again for all the input and help!
 
"Yeah, I'm was definitely hoping for a close to original specs reproduction."

Then I'd take a look a Taylor's Firearms......you'll be quite happy with their selection ;)

LD45
 
Buy the gun with best trigger pull. Clean, light, whatever you like. Not the model mind you, the individual gun. They aren't all the same.
 
DammitBoy: Buy them all.
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It's on the agenda but not in the budget (at least now, haha)

CraigC PS, the Springfield internal lock is easily disposed of.
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I had heard that, but the Cimarron had all the features I wanted NIB and has a great high polish blue finish. I'm really happy with it.
 
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Sorry for the blurry picture, I'm still trying to find my camera so it was taken with a cell phone. The Cimarron 1911 is worth the money in my opinion. I've been very happy with it and the finish is beautiful. It does have trouble feeding HPs but I expected that as it was a close to original spec reproduction. It's now my typical EDC. I highly recommend it.

Someone here mentioned Taylor's & Co. I did some more research and saw they also sell conversion pistols. Does anyone know anything about them? I assume they must also be Uberti imports but the MSRP on their website seems a bit lower. Anyone know if there's a real price difference or difference in terms of quality in some way?

Many thanks!
 
"Someone here mentioned Taylor's & Co. I did some more research and saw they also sell conversion pistols. Does anyone know anything about them? "

Many SASS shooters buy their equipment for competition, and I can't recall many complaints. They mainly sell slicked up Rugers and Uberti's. You can also search the forums on SASS for comments, try www.sassnet.com

LD45
 
Thanks Lawdawg45...I'll have to check that out. I found out that they're in Winchester, VA which isn't too far away for me (certainly closer than Fredricksburg, TX), maybe I'll go check them out sometime.
 
I like them too! Far as I know the new M&H does not even have any prototypes built, let alone production models. Lots of talk but where's the beef?
 
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