Let's see some of your favorite SA revolvers!

[Dave T]

I can no longer afford shootable 1st Gen Colts (not many can) so I turned to the closest guns I could find in terms of fit, finish, and overall quality - USFA late production (all US made parts) single actions...and I can't afford these at current prices.

Here are three of my favorites, all chambered for the 45 Colts cartridge and all featuring the black powder style frame.
The three standard barrel lengths are represented with 7-1/2" on top, 5-1/2" in the middle, and 4-3/4" at the bottom. These and a couple others have never fired anything but full black powder ammunition and what a hoot it is. The buck and roar, and the billowing cloud of white sulfurous smoke put a smile on my face every time.


Dave

 

[Pat Riot]

I currently have 2. My Ruger original Vaquero and my Ruger New Vaquero. Both in .45 Colt. I had Ruger make me a .45 ACP cylinder for the New Vaquero. This is an older photo. The RNV has a new unfinished Vaquero/Blackhawk grip frame.

 

[LimaCharlie]

 

[dobedo]

My one and only

 

[Matthew Clark]

Thanks to everyone who contributed here to the stories and pictures. We even got some blackpowder affectionados to throw their hat in the ring. I have enjoyed all the participation emensly. Good stuff all around.
Matthew

 

[King Medallion]

These are my most favorite revolvers, Uberti Remington 1875's in 44-40.

 

[Matthew Clark]

These are my most favorite revolvers, Uberti Remington 1875's in 44-40.
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Those sure are pretty. I've been trying to find a 44-40 revolver at my LGS but have not been fortunate enough to come across one yet. I have a Uberti 1866 Buffalo Commemorative Rifle in 44-40 Win I would like to pair up with a nice revolver.
Patience was never my strong suit but someday I hope to come across one.
Matthew

 

[Bigdog357]

Those grips are really something else, beautiful . Who made them?

Thank You, they are made by Chigs Grips.

 

[Y-T71]

I only have 2, both Taylor's Smoke Wagons (shorty in .45 Colt, 5½" .357) and I can comply with your request with only one picture.


BTW, lotta nice pistolas in this thread so far.

 

[Tallball]

Even my inexpensive little Uberti 357 is a fun shooter.

Cimarron Model P in 357 magnum

• Tallball
• Apr 24, 2021

 

[JTHunter]

The only SA I own is a Ruger Single Six Convertible.

 

[StrawHat]

Here are my favorites, a pair or Richards conversion revolvers chambered in 44 Colt.




These are the closest replica of the Richards I have been able to find other than custom built ones. The big difference is the conversion plate does not extend over the rear of the cylinder. I load a 200 grain RNFP bullet over FFFg or FFFFg and call it fun. They hit very close to point of aim at 20 yards but I enjoy plinking at furth distances also.

This is another one, a replica of the Colt Model P.





As you can see, I have done some modifications, new grips, new front sight and a new cylinder. That cylinder was installed decades ago when my interest in the 45 ACP was first piqued. I have shot many thousands of rounds through this piece.

I have a few others but these are among my favorites.

Kevin

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

the second is a real Second Generation Colt SAA! got it for only $1300

Really?

It appears the trigger guard and backstrap are made of brass? Maybe just the photo. Colt NEVER used brass for the trigger guard and/or backstrap of the SAA.

 

[Driftwood Johnson]

Let's see how well the High Road is doing with posting my photos today.

A pair of 2nd Gen Colts. Both chambered for 45 Colt. My go-to CAS pistols. The one at the top shipped in 1973, the one at the bottom (my favorite revolver) shipped in 1968. A previous owner stripped all the finish off in a misguided attempt to antique it.

Another pair of 2nd Gen Colts, also chambered for 45 Colt. This pair is in pristine condition. The one at the top shipped in 1973, the one at the bottom shipped in 1963.

38-40 Bisley Colt, shipped in 1909. Hardly any original finish left on it, but the 'antiquing' is from over 100 years of wear.

Another 38-40 Bisley, this one shipped in 1907. The finish is in much better shape on this one, although I suspect someone may have fired blued the screw heads.

44-40 Merwin Hulbert Pocket Army. Shipped sometime between 1881 - 1883. Factory records lost in a fire.

Colt Richards Conversion with 4 original 44 Colt cartridges. Shipped sometime around 1872 or so.

Top to bottom, Smith and Wesson New Model Number Three, chambered for 44 Russian. Shipped in 1882, factory refinished 1965.

Smith and Wesson First Model Schofield, chambered for 45 Schofield, shipped 1875, factory refinished 1957.

Smith and Wesson Second Model Russian, chambered for 44 Russian, shipped 1875.

Ruger New Models.

Ruger Three Screws.

Let's see how many of these photos come through.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Really?

It appears the trigger guard and backstrap are made of brass? Maybe just the photo. Colt NEVER used brass for the trigger guard and/or backstrap of the SAA.

Gold Plated!

 

[X62503]

I only have one, this plain vanilla second generation in .45 Colt.

 

[Chuck R.]

Not the best pictures, but a couple of 3rds and a 1st gen Colt in .45Colt, followed up by a Single Six (along with 6" Python in Ultimate SS):

 

[tuckerdog1]

I have only 4 SA revolvers. Two are garbage. These 2 are not.

 

[BobWright]

Hope I'm not too late for the party:

Some Colts:



And some Rugers:



Some aUbertis:




Bob Wright

 

[MaterDei]

 

[Rock185]

Of the SAs I've owned, my favorite is the Freedom Arms .454/.45 ACP I've owned for about 25 years now.

 

[the Black Spot]

59 single six

 

[Mark_Mark]

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you killed a cyote with a .22? NICE

 

[P89DCSS]

Couple Super Blackhawks Bisley's

 

[ECVMatt]

I knew that Driftwood and Bob would not dissapoint.

I don't have a ton of single actions, but the ones I do have get used pretty often. Mine are all Rugers and probably tip my hand to brand preference but here what I have got:

Single Six convertible, My favorite - A Bisley that I had cut down to 5.5 from 7.5, an other Bisley for my son with the .45 ACP cylinder, a really nice mid-70's Super Blackhawk (definitely not made like this one anymore), and a regular Blackhawk in .357 with a 9mm cylinder (belonged to my dad and is a great desert trekking companion).

I have a Wrangler as well, but I leave that with my ATV gear.

The blued Bisley was my ranch gun when I lived in TX. It has taken lots of game, but mostly pigs and deer. It is a truly great gun.

I am always a fan for the simplicity, accuracy, and portability of a good single action.

Sorry for the poor pic, but it is the best I could muster in the garage today.

Thanks for the look,

Matt