I'm unaware of any .45 Colt revolvers "cut for moonclips". Maybe you meant .45 ACP revolvers?
Nice, I am sure there are other smiths out there cutting revolvers for moonclips. Sorry if I made it sound like TK Custom was the only one doing it.I love autorim and MCB are you talking about a conversion like this But this was not done by TK. This was done by a gunsmith way before Ruger released their version.
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Yes, this. However, a big problem with 45 Auto Rim is that a large number of revolvers in .45 ACP cannot use it nowadays. You're pretty much limited to 1917s. The 45 AR will not fit into the Taurus 455 (despite it being a clip gun), and obviously not into the 45 Pitbull or Vaquero. But it does not fit into Ruger Redhawk either (the outsides of the cylinder are raised to seat 45 LC). Manufacturers keep finding clever ways to make their revolvers incompatible with 45 Auto Rim. {I should admit here that I'm not certain if S&W models 22, 625, 325PD, or Governor will work with 45 AR.}Regarding shooting the 45 Auto Rim in revolvers instead of 45 ACP with clips, count me as one. There was quite a long thread about this quite recently. I prefer to shoot 45 Auto Rims in my Model 1917 Smiths, I don't want to mess around stuffing rounds onto clips.
Yes, this. However, a big problem with 45 Auto Rim is that a large number of revolvers in .45 ACP cannot use it nowadays. You're pretty much limited to 1917s. The 45 AR will not fit into the Taurus 455 (despite it being a clip gun), and obviously not into the 45 Pitbull or Vaquero. But it does not fit into Ruger Redhawk either (the outsides of the cylinder are raised to seat 45 LC). Manufacturers keep finding clever ways to make their revolvers incompatible with 45 Auto Rim. {I should admit here that I'm not certain if S&W models 22, 625, 325PD, or Governor will work with 45 AR.}
I know you kinda like moon clips and all but that takes some serious mental acrobatics....45 AR seems more hassle than its worth...
How so? Watch my mental acrobatic moves...I know you kinda like moon clips and all but that takes some serious mental acrobatics.
Actually that is an Enfield Mk VI that was made in 1926.I want a Webley Mark VI super bad. I would love to have one that was not shaved but even finding a shaved one in good condition is getting hard. The last one I found locally was in really bad shape, and they where asking $700 for it. I have one of the last 250 Mark IV made back in early 80's I need it's older bigger brother.
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Nope, that's a Webley Mk IV, one of the last 250 Webley revolvers made. Note the polished blue finish. If you look carefully on the barrel you can see "The 100th year of the Webley revolver 1882-1982". On the other side it says "The sun never sets on the Webley Mark IV". It came with a wooden presentation box and a certificate signed by David Steed, President of Webley and Val Forgett, President of Navy Arms who imported them into the US.Actually that is an Enfield Mk VI that was made in 1926.
As we have already covered, yours is a situation where .45AR does not make sense. If I were in your shoes, I would do the same. However, you must realize that no everyone is shooting in competition and fewer still are doing so with a revolver. I wouldn't even know where to begin if I wanted to shoot in IDPA or USPSA matches. Some of us don't want the "trouble" of picking up range brass or the "trouble" of loading and unloading moon clips. The two gun clubs I belong to require all shooters to police their own brass. So brass is not "free" for me. That said, while I handload for over two dozen other cartridges, I handload for very few that throw their empties on the ground. Two to be exact and I use a brass catcher for one of them. Since I'm buying brass, I can buy .45AR or CS just as easily as .45ACP. I also have no issues with setting up my presses for AR or CS as opposed to ACP. I have a Dillon 650 setup for .45Colt and that is not going to change any time soon. Actually, I very much like the idea of a .45ACP single action if I have the option of using cheap ball ammo or handloads with either AR or CS. Because some of us prefer a rim, a roll crimp and no headspace issues.How so? Watch my mental acrobatic moves...
I currently have to feed two different 45 ACP handguns. My current 45 ACP load runs in both my 1911 and my 625. The same load in 45 AR brass would only run in my 625.
One setup on my reloading press produces ammo for both 45 ACP handguns. Switching the press to 45 AR would require getting a new shell plate, feed plate and escapement parts for the case feeder.
45 ACP brass is basically free. Stay late after tear down is done at the local USPSA or IDPA match and I can usually recover more brass than lost in the match (especially if I am shooting revolver). I current have a 5 gallon bucket nearly full of 45 ACP range brass I paid nothing for but some spare time for. I would have to pay for 45 AR.
Given what I use my 625 for, 45 AR is less than optimal for those application. It's not competitive in USPSA where moonclip rule. (assuming I used it in IDPA it would also not be competitive with 45 AR. I use a Model 10 in IDPA due to my 625 have a 5 inch barrel) When I carry my 625 as a tractor/woods gun I already have a convenient way to carry two extra moonclips so 45 AR again does not help me any.
Other people no doubt find a good use for 45 AR or companies like Starline would not still make it. But given my current uses for a 45 ACP revolver 45 AR would be more hassle than its worth.
Not to mention its a lot harder to hit that 2 second reload using a speedloader and 45 AR. Moonclips Rule!
Wow, I never realized the Enfield made a version of the Mark VI. I knew Enfield had made their version (No 2) of the Mark IV during the second World War but I did not realize they were making 455 revolvers also. Cool gun!Actually that is an Enfield Mk VI that was made in 1926.
Wow, I never realized the Enfield made a version of the Mark VI. I knew Enfield had made their version (No 2) of the Mark IV during the second World War but I did not realize they were making 455 revolvers also. Cool gun!
I have a fondness for top break revolvers. I have my Mark IV and on second model Iver and Johnson Safety Automatic in 38 S&W.
Supposedly Webley and Scott was going to make new Mark VIs. The project even had a website but nothing has ever come of it so far as I have seen. I singed up and have hear nothing since.
One of these days I will own a Mark VI...