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Posted: 6/26/2016 3:51:32 PM EDT
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With singles, you don't try and control it. You let it roll up, re-cock and draw down. Many people try and fight the rolling action. Once you get beyond that, they are as nice to fire as a 1911. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've never been comfortable with the grip on a single action, not really sure I would want to try to control anything really powerful in one. With singles, you don't try and control it. You let it roll up, re-cock and draw down. Many people try and fight the rolling action. Once you get beyond that, they are as nice to fire as a 1911. That and the Bisley grip makes a big difference. |
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Posted: 6/26/2016 4:06:07 PM EDT
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I have over 35 single action handguns. Some factory and custom Rugers built by Bowen, Linebaugh or Stroh.
I like the 5.5 the best balance wise and looks. Most have the banded front sight. It just looks right. I am interested in the Ruger 454 and 480. For two reasons. How they balance and look like with a hooded front sight with their longer 6 1/2 inch barrel. The 480 if it can be made into 475. |
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Posted: 6/26/2016 4:07:27 PM EDT
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Plenty of love here.
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Posted: 6/26/2016 6:05:05 PM EDT
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Ruger Blackhawk in 45 Colt/45 ACP. My favorite pistol.  |
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Posted: 6/26/2016 6:09:23 PM EDT
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3rd Gen Colt in .45LC. Holster by Kirkpatrick's.
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Posted: 6/26/2016 6:53:51 PM EDT
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Guy at the shop does conversions. Rugers to 5 shot big boys like .500 Linebaugh. I forget his others. I think there's a Casul in there. Hurts my old hands too much. I let go my super Blackhawk. .475 Linebaugh is a popular one as well. You can shoot .480 ruger in one as well, IIRC. |
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Posted: 6/26/2016 6:56:51 PM EDT
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I kind of want a Freedom Arms but would never use it. they're beautifully made and very accurate, but the Casull is a round for a narrow task. FA makes .357, .45 Colt and .41 mag in a smaller framed gun ( model 97, maybe?). They're verrrry nice guns and superbly accurate. pricey, though. |
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Posted: 6/26/2016 6:58:59 PM EDT
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Love my .44 super blackhawk with 7 1/2 barrel.
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Posted: 6/28/2016 2:55:05 AM EDT
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they're beautifully made and very accurate, but the Casull is a round for a narrow task. FA makes .357, .45 Colt and .41 mag in a smaller framed gun ( model 97, maybe?). They're verrrry nice guns and superbly accurate. pricey, though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I kind of want a Freedom Arms but would never use it. they're beautifully made and very accurate, but the Casull is a round for a narrow task. FA makes .357, .45 Colt and .41 mag in a smaller framed gun ( model 97, maybe?). They're verrrry nice guns and superbly accurate. pricey, though. Indeed. Never handled one; for what they want for them, they must be nice. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 3:40:58 AM EDT
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It's a shame USFA went out of business.
 they made some beautiful guns.
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Posted: 6/28/2016 4:07:24 AM EDT
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Get the Bisley grip. I'm Jonesing for a Ruger Superblackhawk Bisley Hunter This. I want a brace of .44 mag Vaqueros, SS, Bisley, 5.5" something fierce...but I just can't find 'em. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 4:11:08 AM EDT
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When I think large only the 500 S&W comes to mind. Anything else is weak and small.  I have fired exactly two rounds from one of those. I'm good. Most painful handgun I've ever shot. I did not enjoy it. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 4:36:08 AM EDT
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Much love for them and my only one is a very nice specimen indeed.
A Freedom Arms Casual model 83 that does the 454 caliber and has a matched 45 Colt cylinder for more fun. Incredible firearm and it's without a doubt the strongest and best handling one I've ever owned. It should also be noted that's the incredible feel of the action and it's inherent accuracy are as good as you've heard in others views. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 4:58:46 AM EDT
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I've never been comfortable with the grip on a single action, not really sure I would want to try to control anything really powerful in one. I love SA revolvers...but I hate that traditional plow handle (is that the right term?) grip. Uncomfortable/wrong feelling. Great thing is: Bisley grip is just fine. 
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Posted: 6/28/2016 5:00:56 AM EDT
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I kind of want a Freedom Arms but would never use it. You could put it next to your ninja sword in the closet; start assembling that whole space pirate costume! |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 5:52:07 AM EDT
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454 and 480 Bisley Super Blackhawks
Both are a blast to shoot. 
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Posted: 6/28/2016 6:01:38 AM EDT
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sold all my SA big bores including a flat top .44 10".
kept my SA .30 carbine ruger. love that gun. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 6:48:55 AM EDT
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I have a 5.5 inch blue Super Blackhawk to match my 44 Magnum Marlin 1894 Cowboy Limited 24 inch octagon barrel rifle.
SA revolvers and lever guns go together. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 7:03:15 AM EDT
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It's a shame USFA went out of business. they made some beautiful guns.I have an unfired USFA 4 3/4 .45 Colt with the factory .45 ACP cylinder. It really is an exceptionally well-made handgun. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 11:03:38 PM EDT
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I have an unfired USFA 4 3/4 .45 Colt with the factory .45 ACP cylinder. It really is an exceptionally well-made handgun. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's a shame USFA went out of business. they made some beautiful guns.I have an unfired USFA 4 3/4 .45 Colt with the factory .45 ACP cylinder. It really is an exceptionally well-made handgun. Damn lightning, If you ever need a kidney sell that thing and you will afford a liver too. 
Very, very jealous. |
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Posted: 6/28/2016 11:34:42 PM EDT
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<image to follow> Cimarron Model P .45 Colt |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:15:06 AM EDT
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I always wanted a .30 carbine Ruger or a BFR in 45-70. Friend of mine has the BFR. Very well built(artwork in stainless steel), still trying to get to the range to shoot it with him. Until that day comes I have my Contender. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:22:02 AM EDT
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Shack is your TC contender in 45-70? Is that a handful?
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:24:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:38:07 AM EDT
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I really want a Ruger Blackhawk convertible 45 colt/ 45acp. Just don't have the funds or any practical application for it.
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:49:43 AM EDT
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Got a BFR 45-70. That count?
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:53:58 AM EDT
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Ruger .44 Super Blawkhawk here, 4 5/8 barrel. I also have a S&W 29, Winchester 94, .44, & a Ruger Deerstalker. I like .44 mag!
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Posted: 6/29/2016 12:57:53 AM EDT
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Does this count?
 It's a single action!  |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 1:13:51 AM EDT
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Yes yes it does. Very nice!
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:26:22 AM EDT
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I have four
1858 Remington New Army 7.5" .44 (my baby, it is my favorite 1851 Colt Navy .44 (not historically correct at all, it was a birthday present. Brass frame is neat though) 
1858 Remington New Army 5.5" .44 barrel 
1860 Colt Army .44 (my second favorite) 
I really need to take better pics of my two newer ones... Colt sight picture (Navy is the same) 
All of mine are Pietta reproductions. I would love to get a 1875 Remington for a smokeless powder capable pistol. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:35:43 AM EDT
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Fantastic thread!
My Dad's (now mine) Colt Frontier Scout in .22 MAG, was the gun I knew growing up. It's big brother I purchased a couple years ago, Ruger Vaquero in .357 MAG steps it up a bit. I would really like a .45 LC to add to the mix. A.W.D. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:39:07 AM EDT
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Does my Ruger Buckeye Blackhawk in 10mm count?
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:44:27 AM EDT
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Are there some sources for replacement real American black walnut grips I can put on my Pietta SAA clone?
I don't care for whatever species of lacquered wood it came with. If I have to, I might be able to make my own. Also have a Colt SAA 7.5" I got new a couple years ago. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:47:49 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:49:11 AM EDT
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I love my .357 Blackhawk
not a big bore or anything though
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:50:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does my Ruger Buckeye Blackhawk in 10mm count? |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:50:17 AM EDT
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I've got two Ruger Blackhawks in .45 Colt/ACP one with the 8-1/2" barrel and one with 4-1/2".
The shorter barrel is lots more fun.
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Posted: 6/29/2016 10:54:16 AM EDT
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I must be getting old, because I am reverting to my childhood. I grew up watching and playing "cowboys and indians", and I really want a big ole single action, like this: http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae29/littleredman888/Mvc-002f_zpsmgzrrgxc.jpg http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae29/littleredman888/wm_7762116_zpszyyfgz1d.jpg If you REALLY want to have fun, look up a SASS club close to you and go check out a match. Put those shootin' irons to work.
SASS clubs in Virginia |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 11:02:12 AM EDT
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Damn lightning, If you ever need a kidney sell that thing and you will afford a liver too.
Very, very jealous. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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It's a shame USFA went out of business. they made some beautiful guns.I have an unfired USFA 4 3/4 .45 Colt with the factory .45 ACP cylinder. It really is an exceptionally well-made handgun. Damn lightning, If you ever need a kidney sell that thing and you will afford a liver too.
Very, very jealous. wanna feel bad? Read this.. I offered that revolver to my older brother last year for what paid for it 9 years ago. He turned it down and said he was going to buy a Beretta 92...
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Posted: 6/29/2016 11:07:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are there some sources for replacement real American black walnut grips I can put on my Pietta SAA clone? I don't care for whatever species of lacquered wood it came with. If I have to, I might be able to make my own. Also have a Colt SAA 7.5" I got new a couple years ago. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 11:17:27 AM EDT
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Are there some sources for replacement real American black walnut grips I can put on my Pietta SAA clone? I don't care for whatever species of lacquered wood it came with. If I have to, I might be able to make my own. Also have a Colt SAA 7.5" I got new a couple years ago. Eagle Grips always had nice stuff. I don't even know if they're still in business. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 11:21:56 AM EDT
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I've got a Cimarron 1860 Richards-Mason conversion in .45 Colt that I absolutely love, and my wife has an 1851 conversion in .38 spl that she would never part with. She loads most of our ammo for both. I also have an original Webley Metropolitan Police in .450 Adams from the 1870's that I load for with cut down .45 Colt cases. It has the short "Bulldog" barrel and it's more fun to shoot than you could even imagine! Haven't found a holster for it yet though.
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Posted: 6/29/2016 11:35:23 AM EDT
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Pictures of my Ruger Super blackhawk .44 mag and original (large frame) Vaquero in .45 colt. Ivory pisses off hippies, so they are double awesome.
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Posted: 6/29/2016 7:16:26 PM EDT
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Colt SAA 44-40
Freedom Arms 454 Ruger BH 45colt/45ACP |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 8:05:46 PM EDT
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Shack is your TC contender in 45-70? Is that a handful? Yes it is. .Using my reloads(405 grain cast, starting load of IMR 4064) it's substantial but not terrible. With hotter(but still trapdoor safe) hunting loads it fucking sucks. I bought a box of Leverevolution shortly after I got the barrel. Took me 18 months to fire all 20. I did kill a deer with it two seasons ago, it does the job quite well. Lousy pic, need to put some effort into a better one.  " />
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Posted: 6/29/2016 8:08:03 PM EDT
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I love my .357 Blackhawk not a big bore or anything thoughIt's big enough-.357 magnum is the biggest handgun that I'd say is truly fun to shoot. Much bigger, I can shoot but it gets punishing fast. |
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Posted: 6/29/2016 8:31:59 PM EDT
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Here are my two largest caliber handguns.
The top is the freedom arms .454 casull The bottom bad boy is the Century model 100 in .45-70. Its huge compared to the Freedom Arms 
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Posted: 6/29/2016 8:54:25 PM EDT
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My SAA in 38-40 - made in 1904 ......................... large caliber? <a href="http://s277.photobucket.com/user/drfcolt/media/Colt%20SAA%20Peacemaker/100_2587_zpszu57aiu7.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/drfcolt/Colt%20SAA%20Peacemaker/100_2587_zpszu57aiu7.jpg</a> <a href="http://s277.photobucket.com/user/drfcolt/media/Colt%20SAA%20Peacemaker/100_2590_zpsdqp4v5v6.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk64/drfcolt/Colt%20SAA%20Peacemaker/100_2590_zpsdqp4v5v6.jpg</a> .38-40 is not actually a .38. Bullet diameter is .401. I gets a pass. Plus cool points!
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