Uberti Cattleman CMS?... CCW?
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ironhead7544
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I sometimes carry my 5 and 1/2 inch Ruger Flat Top 44 Special. Conceals OK under a light coat.
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If The gun I shot the best was a single action the I would carry it. I would rather have 5 rounds I knew I could place where they needed to go than 10 I was uncertain of. Confidence is a huge part of having a winning mentality. I carry a DA revolver, I also carry a second DA revolver for a BUG and I would most likely go for it instead of trying to reload my primary. If I carries an SA I would carry two for the same reason.
Carry what you can shoot well with and what you have confidence in.
Carry what you can shoot well with and what you have confidence in.
Somewhere back around reply 50 someone (Craig C perhaps) asked how fast can a DA be reloaded without speed loaders. Myself and other have routinely shot 6 reloaded from loops and fired 6 more in 12 seconds or under. In PPC this is the first stage of fire, 12 shots in 25 seconds. And my score was 120 out of 120, okay not the first time but after a bit of competition I was shooting 120 with 8 or 9 Xs. When I went to speed loaders (HKS) I was able to reload faster and concentrate more on my sights so the X count went up. Even after years of practice, I was never as fast on the reload with a Model P Colt, not too much slower but only occassionally did I get 12 in 25 seconds.
My daily carry piece is an 4" N frame chambered for the 45 ACP and I carry one additional moonclip.
My daily carry piece is an 4" N frame chambered for the 45 ACP and I carry one additional moonclip.
9MMare
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So I attempted to use my new Uberti Cattleman Hombre today....I bought 2 on Gunbroker 2 weeks ago. Both seemed ok at home, I didnt have any ammo for them....they are for CMSA and we use blanks....got to practice today and the barrel was froze up.
At home I did a little dry firing, opened gates, rotated barrels, removed barrels, barrels moved smooothly. For one gun today, couldnt even get ammo into it...the barrel wouldnt move at all.
Had some of the more knowlegable people look at it. It wasnt an issue with the barrel, it was down in the action, something was preventing it from rotating. They worked it a bit and got it to move, but not reliably, certainly not reliably for a competition gun.
I guess I am on the phone to the dealer tomorrow. Not sure what to expect? Will they fix this gun or replace? One thing that bums me out is either way....another $40 FFL charge and probably shipping.
At home I did a little dry firing, opened gates, rotated barrels, removed barrels, barrels moved smooothly. For one gun today, couldnt even get ammo into it...the barrel wouldnt move at all.
Had some of the more knowlegable people look at it. It wasnt an issue with the barrel, it was down in the action, something was preventing it from rotating. They worked it a bit and got it to move, but not reliably, certainly not reliably for a competition gun.
I guess I am on the phone to the dealer tomorrow. Not sure what to expect? Will they fix this gun or replace? One thing that bums me out is either way....another $40 FFL charge and probably shipping.
I was carrying my Taurus M450Ti ..which is a snubbie titanium 5 shot 45Colt DA revolver in a simply rugged pancake holster. The gun is light but kinda big in the grip.
I have a couple 3" 45C Rugers that I have carried both in a simply rugged pancake I had made. But even with a heavy duty belt and my large size the stainless beauties are just way too heavy.
Recently I just carry a bobbed hammer Colt Detective that is very well worn.
Lower left in this group photo. I forget I have it on.
I have a couple 3" 45C Rugers that I have carried both in a simply rugged pancake I had made. But even with a heavy duty belt and my large size the stainless beauties are just way too heavy.
Recently I just carry a bobbed hammer Colt Detective that is very well worn.
Lower left in this group photo. I forget I have it on.
goodtime
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I'd say sure, if a person is already proficient with a single action revolver, then sure, he should carry it instead of carrying a higher-cap bottom feeder for self defense, if he's not proficient with the bottom feeder.
But, I think the point of many of the posters here, the ones who advocate semiauto pistols for self defense, is that there is a point at which a person is devoid of any proficiency with any gun at all, (at the very beginning of his gun training experiences, before he has committed to any type of gun) and, at that point, if that person were to begin down the road of becoming proficient with a firearm, then at that point, he'd be better advised to choose a semiauto to become proficient with then a single action revolver to become proficient with, if self defense were the name of the game.
It's not logical to compare a guy who's a single action whiz to a non-trained Glock toter. You gotta compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. At the beginning, before a person has become accustomed to any handgun, and if self defense is his purpose for carrying the gun, then the proven better tool to train with is the semiauto. That's why it's the choice of professionals everywhere.
I must say, however, that shooting needs germaine to working a 100 acre farm are distinctly different than those in an urban environment, and, I can see choosing a single action revolver there, even in the beginning, because self defense isn't the only game in town on such a piece of land, as CraigC illustrated.
9MMare:
Sorry about the bad luck with the Hombre. Check to see if the Cylinder pin is inserted properly; sometimes if it's not exactly in it's proper place, it will prevent the cylinder from turning.
But, I think the point of many of the posters here, the ones who advocate semiauto pistols for self defense, is that there is a point at which a person is devoid of any proficiency with any gun at all, (at the very beginning of his gun training experiences, before he has committed to any type of gun) and, at that point, if that person were to begin down the road of becoming proficient with a firearm, then at that point, he'd be better advised to choose a semiauto to become proficient with then a single action revolver to become proficient with, if self defense were the name of the game.
It's not logical to compare a guy who's a single action whiz to a non-trained Glock toter. You gotta compare apples to apples and oranges to oranges. At the beginning, before a person has become accustomed to any handgun, and if self defense is his purpose for carrying the gun, then the proven better tool to train with is the semiauto. That's why it's the choice of professionals everywhere.
I must say, however, that shooting needs germaine to working a 100 acre farm are distinctly different than those in an urban environment, and, I can see choosing a single action revolver there, even in the beginning, because self defense isn't the only game in town on such a piece of land, as CraigC illustrated.
9MMare:
Sorry about the bad luck with the Hombre. Check to see if the Cylinder pin is inserted properly; sometimes if it's not exactly in it's proper place, it will prevent the cylinder from turning.
popbang
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I am also one who carries a single action revolver. It is alwayswith me either a Ruger Vaquero with 3-3/4 inch barrel or Ruger Blackhawk with 4-5/8 inch barrel. Both are in 45 Colt and both wear wide spur hammers.
I think one thing that is missed in much of the back and forth is that many of us who choose to seriously carry single action revolvers have put thought into this choice. Many of us use the platform for more than just concealed carry. Most of us who carry the platform shoot it frequently. And lastly, we enjoy shooting them.
A single action revolver is not the perfect choice, but there are a lot of factors that go into a choice. If we were only looking for the perfect choice we would look no further than a Glock 17 as all else is sub-standard. So, why is it everybody does not carry a Glock? The same reason we all make choices and have preferences.
One other issue I note from all those who carry a single action revolver is that I do not believe I have ever heard one of us tell anybody it is the best choice.
I am also one who carries a single action revolver. It is alwayswith me either a Ruger Vaquero with 3-3/4 inch barrel or Ruger Blackhawk with 4-5/8 inch barrel. Both are in 45 Colt and both wear wide spur hammers.
I think one thing that is missed in much of the back and forth is that many of us who choose to seriously carry single action revolvers have put thought into this choice. Many of us use the platform for more than just concealed carry. Most of us who carry the platform shoot it frequently. And lastly, we enjoy shooting them.
A single action revolver is not the perfect choice, but there are a lot of factors that go into a choice. If we were only looking for the perfect choice we would look no further than a Glock 17 as all else is sub-standard. So, why is it everybody does not carry a Glock? The same reason we all make choices and have preferences.
One other issue I note from all those who carry a single action revolver is that I do not believe I have ever heard one of us tell anybody it is the best choice.
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