Combat Engineer
Member
Recall an incident in Aspen, CO, where a rancher, Ms. K. Denson, shot an intruder, C. Boyd. The rancher used a 44 cal black powder, cap and ball, M1858 Remington Army revolver. One shot fired.
Also recall a convenience store shootout where a good guy used a SA revolver (which broke, but continued to function), to stop a robber.
And of course many a fierce animal has been felled with a SA revolver.
On rare occasions, I carry a short barreled SA 45 cal birdshead Vaquero, and yes reloading is not an option, tho New York reloads are at hand.
Bottom line: Old West SA revolvers are heavy, accurate, and capable.
Also recall a convenience store shootout where a good guy used a SA revolver (which broke, but continued to function), to stop a robber.
And of course many a fierce animal has been felled with a SA revolver.
On rare occasions, I carry a short barreled SA 45 cal birdshead Vaquero, and yes reloading is not an option, tho New York reloads are at hand.
Bottom line: Old West SA revolvers are heavy, accurate, and capable.