I've had DA revolvers before and shot a Vaquero in .45lc once a long time ago. I haven't been too impressive with DA revolvers and think my next and only revolver will be the color case blue New Vaquero in .357 with a 4 5/8" barrel. There's just something about a SA that the DA's just don't have. what do you think?
I'm Thinking Single-Action
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Its a good choice, I have the .45 Colt version of the New Vaquero and I am pleased with mine.
The single actions have a balance and feel to them, which is nicer in many ways than a double action revolver. If you are buying this as mainly a range gun, you will shoot the DA revolver single action most of the time anyway.
The only drawback is the fixed sights, but they are pretty darn good for fixed sights, ruger improved the sight picture with a larger notch, and a front sight with a flat rear edge.
The single actions have a balance and feel to them, which is nicer in many ways than a double action revolver. If you are buying this as mainly a range gun, you will shoot the DA revolver single action most of the time anyway.
The only drawback is the fixed sights, but they are pretty darn good for fixed sights, ruger improved the sight picture with a larger notch, and a front sight with a flat rear edge.
Hmmmm
I've "owned & operated" a bunch of Blackhawks and a Super BH over the years, all but a .30 Carbine cal.
Currently have a "Sheriff's Model" Vaquero in .357 and a 50th Year Single Six. Had owned a Bearcat for a while, but it was a bit too small for my sausage-fingered ham-fists.
So, yeah, I'm kind of a Single-Action Revolver guy. I have also owned a Colt .22LR SAA that I foolishly sold, and an F.I.E. knock-off of that Colt.
Want to get a Vaquero in .45 with at least a 5" barrel, and a 6" GP-100...the GP-100 just beacuse I don't have a DA .357
I've "owned & operated" a bunch of Blackhawks and a Super BH over the years, all but a .30 Carbine cal.
Currently have a "Sheriff's Model" Vaquero in .357 and a 50th Year Single Six. Had owned a Bearcat for a while, but it was a bit too small for my sausage-fingered ham-fists.
So, yeah, I'm kind of a Single-Action Revolver guy. I have also owned a Colt .22LR SAA that I foolishly sold, and an F.I.E. knock-off of that Colt.
Want to get a Vaquero in .45 with at least a 5" barrel, and a 6" GP-100...the GP-100 just beacuse I don't have a DA .357
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P. Plainsman
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Sometimes true, but not always. Personally, I shoot my revolvers about 75% DA, from simple inclination. Only my Python mostly gets fired in SA mode.
As I've started to get some nice smooth actions on my sixguns, I've found that I actually prefer careful DA fire to thumb-cocking.
OH25shooter
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Yup! Everyone needs one SA revolver. For me, I selected the Ruger Blackhawk. Can shoot the 38 or 357 round. And the adjustable sights. Very happy with it and she is accurate.
I like all gun types. I like Autos, Da Revolvers and Sa revolvers. SA guns are for fun only. DA revolvers in large calibers are great woods guns. Autos are great protection guns. Everything has a place.
I own the following autos. Browning 22 lr Buckmark Bullseye model. Glock 26 and 17, Kimber Custom 1 1911, Wilson CQB 1911, the following DA revolvers, Smith 442 38 snub, 647 17 HMR, 25 Mountain Gun in 45 colt, Colt Python 8 inch 357 blue, Ruger? Hamilton Bowen Custom 5 shot 45 colt, and the following single action revolvers, Colt Cowboy 45 lc, and a Ruger Single Six.
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I own the following autos. Browning 22 lr Buckmark Bullseye model. Glock 26 and 17, Kimber Custom 1 1911, Wilson CQB 1911, the following DA revolvers, Smith 442 38 snub, 647 17 HMR, 25 Mountain Gun in 45 colt, Colt Python 8 inch 357 blue, Ruger? Hamilton Bowen Custom 5 shot 45 colt, and the following single action revolvers, Colt Cowboy 45 lc, and a Ruger Single Six.
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I have a number of NMBH is various calibers: .30 carbine, .357, .44 Mag and .45 Colt. I like them all. I had a couple of Vaqueros but I prefer the more visable adjustable sights on the Blackhawks. Personal preference. Barrel length and caliber are also a matters of personal preference. More is better.
Just recently got my first sa a 357 blackhawk and I love it. Its my favorite to shoot. I traded it for a problematic 45 auto that was probably worth more at least blue book but I feel I got the better end of the deal. I even put it on my ccw list,just a little slow to reload.
wheelgunslinger
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Mokster,
I started out carrying concealed with a Bi-quero .45 years ago. It took some work, but I got my reload speed up.
Now, I've got a brass puker that I can't stand. I had it all figured out when I didn't know squat. The more I learn, the less I know.
I started out carrying concealed with a Bi-quero .45 years ago. It took some work, but I got my reload speed up.
Now, I've got a brass puker that I can't stand. I had it all figured out when I didn't know squat. The more I learn, the less I know.
Gunnutz13
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My 2 cents...
I purchased a Ruger Bisley Vaquero in stainless, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, chambered in .357 magnum, last year. Even got a nice rig to carry it in...gotta love the fact that it shoots the inexpensive .38 spcl wadcutters for practice, but could easily be used to dispatch a deer with the .357 magnums
( not that I would...got a 7mm rem mag for that...but I could ! )
I purchased a Ruger Bisley Vaquero in stainless, with a 5 1/2 inch barrel, chambered in .357 magnum, last year. Even got a nice rig to carry it in...gotta love the fact that it shoots the inexpensive .38 spcl wadcutters for practice, but could easily be used to dispatch a deer with the .357 magnums
( not that I would...got a 7mm rem mag for that...but I could ! )
Vern Humphrey
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If they'd offer the New Vaquero in an adjustable sights version, I'd be the first to buy one -- in .45 Colt.
P. Plainsman
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Sort of a Ruger New Frontier. Yup, that'd be a good gun.
I expect that within the next few years, Ruger will incorporate at least the mechanical changes of the New Vaq into its Blackhawk line, as seen with the 50th Ann. BH model. Cylinders that line up right for loading, etc. That will be close to the gun Vern is hoping for.
Whether they'll also shrink all (or some?) Blackhawks to the more Coltish frame size of the New Vaq remains to be seen. Ideally shooters would be offered a choice of revamped Blackhawks: a sleek, Coltish adjustable-sighted New BH; and a bulky sturdy one for those .45 Colt +P "nuculer" loads folks like to hunt with.
Ideally.
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I think a .45 Colt in the New Vaquero frame would be an ideal gun for woods walking, riding horseback, and so on. It would be safe to load this gun to about 24,000 CUP, or about 1100 fps with a 255 grain bullet. The adjustable sights would allow you to take advantage of the versatility of the .45 Colt, from plinking loads to real venison-harvesting loads.
I like the engraved Uberti Cattleman model.
I like to play with SAA revolvers from time to time. I have a couple of 70s vintage Colts but the ones I shoot are my Ubertis. I have a couple of the factory engraved Cattleman models in .45 Colt. These are left in the white. Very nice. I have had action jobs done and had the leaf springs replaced with coils. Here is what they look like.
http://www.westernarms.com/catalog/item/520428/461729.htm#image_1
These are pretty neat....starting to think about selling one though...don't really need two fancy ones. lol. Tim
I like to play with SAA revolvers from time to time. I have a couple of 70s vintage Colts but the ones I shoot are my Ubertis. I have a couple of the factory engraved Cattleman models in .45 Colt. These are left in the white. Very nice. I have had action jobs done and had the leaf springs replaced with coils. Here is what they look like.
http://www.westernarms.com/catalog/item/520428/461729.htm#image_1
These are pretty neat....starting to think about selling one though...don't really need two fancy ones. lol. Tim
one45auto
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gopguy said:
How much did changing the springs to coils run you?
Old Dude
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I shot a rental Stampede Saturday. Awesome thing. Nice satisfying boom accompanied by a rolling recoil. I shot it 2 handed at 50 feet and 1 handed at 21 feet. Accurate--far more so than I am at my age--and the trigger is about as light as one could want. If your finger thinks about the trigger, it fires.
Mine had a freak accident, though. The screw holding the housing for the ejector rod came loose. I fired a shot and heard "boing" and parts were flying around. The ejector rod and the housing ended up in front of the firing line (had the rangemaster call a halt) and the spring ended up on my shooting table. I found the screw later between my lane and the one to the right of me. Didn't harm the firing and the shells often fall out without using the ejector rod, so it was no big deal. Still, disconcerting. Should I buy one, I will remember this incident and make sure that screw is tight.
Mine had a freak accident, though. The screw holding the housing for the ejector rod came loose. I fired a shot and heard "boing" and parts were flying around. The ejector rod and the housing ended up in front of the firing line (had the rangemaster call a halt) and the spring ended up on my shooting table. I found the screw later between my lane and the one to the right of me. Didn't harm the firing and the shells often fall out without using the ejector rod, so it was no big deal. Still, disconcerting. Should I buy one, I will remember this incident and make sure that screw is tight.
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