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Posted: 11/13/2018 7:18:51 PM EDT

I have a sudden urge to add a Vaquero to the collection. Having never bothered looking for single action cowboy style guns, I have zero idea who keeps a good stock of these guns locally with decent prices. Any specialty stores around?

Thanks guys.

Posted: 11/14/2018 12:01:20 AM EDT

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Try sportsmans warehouse.

Posted: 11/14/2018 8:10:10 AM EDT

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Hey dude...what's up?

Go here. Legendary Guns Small shop, lots of cowboy stuff.

Gun show coming up...go find a used one with some wear for less that maybe comes with a cheesy leather holster and cartridge belt.

Posted: 11/14/2018 12:02:23 PM EDT

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Long time no talk

That Legendary Guns place looks like what I want. I'll have to go check them out. I had thought about going to SAR to look around but not sure I want to deal with the crowds. No holster and bandolier required

Posted: 11/14/2018 12:41:28 PM EDT

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If you can't find one , Buds on line always has them . I could never warm up to them because they have that awful

rear notch they call a sight.

Posted: 11/14/2018 1:25:43 PM EDT

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If you can't find one , Buds on line always has them . I could never warm up to them because they have that awful

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Yeah been looking at the online sources. Seems Pistol Parlour in Mesa has a bunch, and also stocks the Uberti / Taylors / Cimmaron stuff as well so I can compare. The sights are not great, but this is just for fun anyway. I have enough modern handguns with good sights to last multiple lifetimes

Posted: 11/14/2018 2:11:50 PM EDT

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When it comes to single actions Ruger is the best of the bunch if you don't want to spend the money and get a Freedom Arms model 83 . Check out the 44 mag Ruger Super black hawk in Stainless Steel .

Posted: 11/15/2018 2:13:23 PM EDT

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Timely topic..

I was just feeling the itch to add a SAA type wheel gun to my collection.

Posted: 11/15/2018 6:47:58 PM EDT

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Not sure what part of AZ you are in, OP, but I have a couple hand fulls of OM Vaquero models and have been thinking of letting a few go. Feel free to email me if interested. I really like the birdshead grip frames with short 3.75" barrel in 45LC and that is the bulk of what I have in case colored and high polished stainless, but I also have a 45LC New Model Vaquero Montado and a Talo NM Vaquero in 45ACP/Blued as well as a neat OM 44 Mag Bisley in high polish stainless with custom made burl grips with a 4 5/8" barrel. All are minty goodness....

Posted: 11/16/2018 12:46:41 AM EDT

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Not sure what part of AZ you are in, OP, but I have a couple hand fulls of OM Vaquero models and have been thinking of letting a few go. Feel free to email me if interested. I really like the birdshead grip frames with short 3.75" barrel in 45LC and that is the bulk of what I have in case colored and high polished stainless, but I also have a 45LC New Model Vaquero Montado and a Talo NM Vaquero in 45ACP/Blued as well as a neat OM 44 Mag Bisley in high polish stainless with custom made burl grips with a 4 5/8" barrel. All are minty goodness....

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Interesting. I think what I want is probably a 5.5" blued new model in .357 although I have been considering 45LC, even if it's a bit more expensive to shoot

Difficult decisions as there's a bunch of variants to consider.

Posted: 11/16/2018 12:49:56 AM EDT

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Timely topic..

I was just feeling the itch to add a SAA type wheel gun to my collection.

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Oh good, I'm not the only one to suddenly get this urge

I don't know why, I've always preferred modern firearms, but I have so many of those that something has suddenly possessed me to get something more classic just for fun.

Posted: 11/16/2018 1:02:19 AM EDT

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I have a bunch of guns also but emotionally I'm torn to hold one of my sixguns, sort of like a Priest holds his prayer book.

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Posted: 11/16/2018 2:26:31 AM EDT

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I have a bunch of guns also but emotionally I'm torn to hold one of my sixguns, sort of like a Priest holds his prayer book. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/43811/28853481605_468_4_jpg-740507.JPG

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See that's a great looking pistol

Posted: 11/16/2018 11:50:29 AM EDT

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Oh it starts with a Ruger... then it's down the 'rabbit hole' of Single Actions.
My journey has come to this after 35 years:

Cimarron 1861 Navy .36 – Antique Finish

Before the above:

Uberti Cattleman 'Cody' .45 LC

But the top dog was my 'rescue' Colt SAA

Bought for $300 at a garage sale in Redmond, WA it started life as a
5.5" .38 Special - shipped Sept.1956 (first month of production of Gen. 2 SAA)
It took a BIG trip through the Colt Custom Shop for:
•4.75" .45 barrel
•.45 LC cylinder + .45 ACP cylinder
•1-piece IVORY stock
•re-blue + re-case color

Posted: 11/16/2018 3:15:51 PM EDT

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You guys playing red dead redemption 2?

Posted: 11/16/2018 4:07:39 PM EDT

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Nah, not a gamer at all. I make a rare exception for Gran Turismo, but that's pretty much it.

One of those inexplicable bugs, ya know? I'm not even sure I'd actually shoot it a whole lot to be honest, but that's beside the point.

Not quite fiendn' for it yet, more just browsing at the moment.

I'd be after something with a 7.5" barrel in 45 Colt. Ideally an Uberti Cattleman II in steel. Or an equivalent Cimarron or Vaquero model. Internet shopping for these doesn't turn up a ton of local options, and don't really have the free time to make the rounds to all the local shops.

Posted: 11/16/2018 4:45:40 PM EDT

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Very nice. I'd like to limit myself to one, but we all know how that works out

Posted: 11/17/2018 4:59:30 PM EDT

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Well after getting a chance to handle a couple Vaqueros today along with a few Cimarron Model P's, I wound up ordering a Cimarron Model P 5.5" model like this:

Should be here on Monday or Tuesday.

Posted: 11/19/2018 1:05:02 AM EDT

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Good choice. Nice lookin' shootin' iron.

Posted: 11/19/2018 6:30:58 PM EDT

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Well after getting a chance to handle a couple Vaqueros today along with a few Cimarron Model P's, I wound up ordering a Cimarron Model P 5.5" model like this:

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Should be here on Monday or Tuesday.

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Where'd you end up going to get it?

Posted: 11/20/2018 11:39:09 AM EDT

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I ended up ordering it from Bear Mountain in Mesa. Cheaper than anybody else I could find, and supposed to only take a few days to arrive. Hoping to hear from them today or tomorrow.

You can see the online catalog here

Posted: 11/20/2018 1:13:51 PM EDT

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Oh it starts with a Ruger... then it's down the 'rabbit hole' of Single Actions.
My journey has come to this after 35 years:
http://i.imgur.com/Rwa6nd1.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/z3oJLck.jpg
Cimarron 1861 Navy .36 – Antique Finish

Before the above:
https://i.imgur.com/KCAKLo1.jpg
Uberti Cattleman 'Cody' .45 LC

But the top dog was my 'rescue' Colt SAA
https://i.imgur.com/DEPgAP5.jpg
Bought for $300 at a garage sale in Redmond, WA it started life as a
5.5" .38 Special - shipped Sept.1956 (first month of production of Gen. 2 SAA)
It took a BIG trip through the Colt Custom Shop for:
•4.75" .45 barrel
•.45 LC cylinder + .45 ACP cylinder
•1-piece IVORY stock
•re-blue + re-case color

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Some gorgeous revolvers there.

Posted: 12/3/2018 12:57:41 PM EDT

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I ended up ordering it from Bear Mountain in Mesa. Cheaper than anybody else I could find, and supposed to only take a few days to arrive. Hoping to hear from them today or tomorrow.

You can see the online catalog here

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You pick yours up yet? I went over there and totally ordered one for myself on Friday. Cimarron Model P -7.5" Cavalry Model. Last impulse buy before christmas shopping.

Posted: 12/3/2018 8:29:39 PM EDT

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You pick yours up yet? I went over there and totally ordered one for myself on Friday. Cimarron Model P -7.5" Cavalry Model. Last impulse buy before christmas shopping.

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Yup wound up getting two. A 5.5" model P in .357 and a 4.75" Frontier in 45 Colt. Now I want a couple more

Posted: 12/4/2018 12:11:26 AM EDT

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Sexy!!!

Posted: 12/4/2018 1:51:47 PM EDT

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Nice! Just waiting for mine to show up now.

Posted: 12/5/2018 12:22:24 PM EDT

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Nice! Just waiting for mine to show up now.

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Nice. Mine took a couple days, but they should send you a tracking number via email. Bear Mountain was good about calling me within 45 min of it arriving at the store to come get it. I will definitely be ordering more through them.