Heritage Arms 45 Colt

[BCCL]

I've always had a thing for single action revolvers, and have wanted a .45 Colt one for most of that time. But every time I got into a gun shop looking at them, I would talk myself into a .357 Magnum one, because I already had plenty of ammo for it. So I finally decided that I was going to get my first .45 Colt one, and after browsing through my favorite gun shop and doing reading some online reviews, last week I bought my first Heritage Arms Big Bore .45 Colt.

All blue with walnut grips and 5.5” barrel.



I headed out to shoot it for the first time yesterday with some UltraMax 250gr RNFP and MagTech 250gr LFN.

I ran a few cylinders of each through it to get a feel for it, and noticed right off, that it was putting both fairly close to POA at 15 yards. After about 25 rounds of each, I settled down to try for some good 5 shot groups with a two hand unrested hold, and was really happy with it.

Targets were regular paper plates with Beachwood/Casey “Target Dots” in the center, that are 1 1/2” across.

The MagTech ammo shot a slightly wider group, with the first shot being a flyer that was the shooters fault! (As I was lining up the sights, I accidentally pulled the trigger to soon)


The UltraMax ammo was just perfect, dead on POA.


I really like this pistol!

 

[BUGUDY]

Well I guess nobody has an opinion on these guns? I've read some of the reviews, and they have had favorable reviews for a budget 45LC. Looks nice, plus it looks like it shoots straight. I am still leaning towards a Blackhawk, but your Heritage Big Bore is making me think twice.

 

[Hillbillyz]

My opinion is that I like mine. Same basic set up as shown. I've run several thousand rounds through mine with out any problems.

 

[BCCL]

I've really enjoying this one. It has really impressed me with the overall fit and finish.