gga357
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Is there anything out there other than the Redhawk? If you have any brand of the revolver let me know what you think. I am not interested in the the Judge by Taurus. More of a woods gun. I have a few SA but not a double action.
Suggestions for a 45colt double action?
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David E
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Smith and Wesson 25-5 is a good one, especially in the 5" barrel length.
I think that one was the 25-7.
Here is a link to an ended auction showing it, along with a totally ridiculous price:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=136929303at
I think that one was the 25-7.
Here is a link to an ended auction showing it, along with a totally ridiculous price:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=136929303at
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Oh I better add it has to hadle the "Ruger" loads.
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Then that pretty much only leaves the Redhawk.
Me, I've found that a 250 grain SWC @ 1000 fps or so will stop anything I have reason to shoot. The 25-5 is light compared to the Redhawk, not to mention svelte. It packs easy and has a very good action, both double and single.
When I want "more," (even if not necessary,) then it's a .45 Colt Ruger Bisley pushing that same bullet weight @ 1200-1300 or so.
Or a .44 magnum.
Me, I've found that a 250 grain SWC @ 1000 fps or so will stop anything I have reason to shoot. The 25-5 is light compared to the Redhawk, not to mention svelte. It packs easy and has a very good action, both double and single.
When I want "more," (even if not necessary,) then it's a .45 Colt Ruger Bisley pushing that same bullet weight @ 1200-1300 or so.
Or a .44 magnum.
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I don't think anyone other than Ruger and S&W who produce a DA .45 Colt revolver. (that's not a Judge) The S&W M625 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt is a really nice revolver. I wouldn't mind having one for woods carry.
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mgkdrgn
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Well, there -is- a reason they call them "Ruger" loads ...
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The Colt Anaconda in .45 Colt is a sweet shooter and will handle hot loads. You just have to find one at a reasonable price.
I have never owned a DA swing cylinder revolver in .45 Colt, but have fired a couple and they have the same problem the Army had with the Model 1909, the tendency of the tiny rim to jump the extractor, a problem that of course doesn't exist with an ejector rod gun. The Army ended up making its own ammo to solve the problem, but most of us can't do that.
Jim
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My 25-5 has had brass jump the extractor occasionally, but by in large it behaves. Great shooter. One of my favorites, but if you want to hot rod the .45 Colt, the Ruger is your best bet, followed by the Anaconda. I am not sure how hot you can load for the Anaconda though. It is a pretty beefy gun. I have a 6" Anaconda in .45 Colt.
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I have a pair of S&W mountain guns one in stainless and one in blue, they shoot like target pistols, i wound not prt wth them for any thing
I have a pair of S&W mountain guns one in stainless and one in blue, they shoot like target pistols, i wound not prt wth them for any thing
VA27
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4" Redhawk is the way to go. The extractor was designed specifically for the 45 Colt to prevent 'rim jump'. The chamber walls are even thicker than the Blackhawk's, meaning no worries about what loads you can use. It's a peach!
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+1 for the Anaconda if you can find one and pay for it. Most sources classify it with Rugers on the strength scale. Maybe I should have bought more than one when they were $410 new retail.....
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TAG2501,
It's not a M629 which is a .44 Magnum, it's the M625 that is available in .45 Colt.
Stainz
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My wife shocked me with my first S&W over seven years ago - a new 625-7 MG in .45 Colt (top, below). It joined a mix of Ruger SAs and one DA in .45 Colt. It quickly displaced my 7.5" .454 SRH as my DA .45 Colt - I tried to wear it out, until I got a 4" 625-8 (.45 ACP) almost seven years back. I later added a new 5" SS Redhawk in .45 Colt, a friend and I ordering one each locally as we heard they were being discontinued. Mine had burst casting bubbles between the cylinder exit bores - and went back within days. Sadly, I got to experience the long drooping extractor causing the ejector to skip over a rim, jamming the revolver - and requiring three hands to clear. It did the same when it came back - and, although 'tweaked' by Ruger, it's long trigger pull, if enjoyed slowly, would occasionally result in a ftf - even with Federal primers. My softer triggered 625MG never gave a ftf with Fed primers. When I traded a 5.5" SS Bisley for another MG, an older but LN 625-6 (bottom, below), the RH's days were numbered. I've never had an ejector star skip over a rim in either 625MG - and they've seen lots of use.
The 25/625 barrel, frame, and cylinder were designed - and hardened - for the 22 kpsi .45 ACP round, not the .45 Colt and it's 14 kpsi rating. Linebaugh and others have shot the 25/625 families at .45 Colt plus levels for years. I stay close - or within - the 14 kpsi rating - and still get near 900 fps for either a Speer 250gr Gold Dot (#4484 - when I find them!) or a 255gr LSWC. Of course, even a 200gr LRNFP at 830 fps, pretty mild, exceeds 'major' power factor, if you are into such. The .45 Colt MGs are fine in wood grips at any normal power rating.
Not in production, you can usually find a LNIB 25/625 MG in .45 Colt for less than a new 4" RH in .45 Colt. YMMV.
Stainz
PS My biggest bone to pick with S&W is the laser-etched writing on the barrels, which I've nearly erased cleaning them over the years.
The 25/625 barrel, frame, and cylinder were designed - and hardened - for the 22 kpsi .45 ACP round, not the .45 Colt and it's 14 kpsi rating. Linebaugh and others have shot the 25/625 families at .45 Colt plus levels for years. I stay close - or within - the 14 kpsi rating - and still get near 900 fps for either a Speer 250gr Gold Dot (#4484 - when I find them!) or a 255gr LSWC. Of course, even a 200gr LRNFP at 830 fps, pretty mild, exceeds 'major' power factor, if you are into such. The .45 Colt MGs are fine in wood grips at any normal power rating.
Not in production, you can usually find a LNIB 25/625 MG in .45 Colt for less than a new 4" RH in .45 Colt. YMMV.
Stainz
PS My biggest bone to pick with S&W is the laser-etched writing on the barrels, which I've nearly erased cleaning them over the years.
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I'm a big fan of the Mountain Gun also. Mine's a 25-13.
They have been displaced by the Judge, but Taurus also made some other models in .45 Colt. They had a compact version out many years ago, and I just noticed in another post last week, there also was a version of the Tracker in this caliber.
They have been displaced by the Judge, but Taurus also made some other models in .45 Colt. They had a compact version out many years ago, and I just noticed in another post last week, there also was a version of the Tracker in this caliber.
gga357
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So does the 625 MG officially handle the hotter loads? I like a 250gr at around 1300f/s. I may have to stick with the RH
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I had a Taurus Tracker in 45 Colt and wish I had not sold it to Preacherman, It was a very good gun and handled the 45 colt very well, it carried nicely and with a barrel chop to 3" it would have been greater still.
For a revolver that will handle the Ruger Only loads, stick with the ungodly heavy Ruger revovler.
If you want a revovler that is light and easy to pack around, try the 4" S&W Mountain Revolver. It will not handle the Ruger loads but it will handle any game animal on this continent.
I have a custon N frame in 45 ACP that I load with 255 grain bullets and it is comfortable to carry and use.
Read this.
http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/dissolving_the_myth.htm
If you want a revovler that is light and easy to pack around, try the 4" S&W Mountain Revolver. It will not handle the Ruger loads but it will handle any game animal on this continent.
I have a custon N frame in 45 ACP that I load with 255 grain bullets and it is comfortable to carry and use.
Read this.
http://www.customsixguns.com/writings/dissolving_the_myth.htm
gga357
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Great link StrawHat.
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