Single action revolvers aren't popular with some shooters

[JLA]

wear 8 holsters on 1 belt. or get a jacket like the old man in Boon Dock Saints.

[hogger129]

Anybody got any original Colt Single Action Army .45LC's?

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by Alpo

There's no such thing as an "Old Model Ruger Vaquero".

Old Model and New Model refer to an action style. They quit making Old Models and started making New Models in 1973.


THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN OLD MODEL VAQUERO.

Ya you dumbasses. And don't be calling my Highboy a Tallboy either. Also, my Vaquero is an Old Vaquero and not a New Vaquero. The new Vaqueros are just a little too small for my hand.

Alpo, I love those hog legs you have. Out of all of my revolvers I have 4 sets. 2 sets of Old Model .22's, 1 set of 44's (just like your Bisleys, one is blued and one is SS), and two 50 year anniversary .357's. I doubt my actions are not as primo as yours. I like those two Italian revolvers especially. What's the story behind those?

[JLA]

funny thing about the 'new vaqueros' they actually changed the grip frame to the original XR3 grip frame used when they first came out in the early 90s. The one I used to have had the XR3-red grip frame which is nice and fat and fits all the cool aftermarket grips available for them.

[Shedhorn]

I've had a few SA over the years but have gotten rid of them and to be honest, never really missed them til you guys start showing off your iron. Now I regret letting them go.
Way to go guys. Nothing is quite as bitter as regret.

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by JLA

funny thing about the 'new vaqueros' they actually changed the grip frame to the original XR3 grip frame used when they first came out in the early 90s. The one I used to have had the XR3-red grip frame which is nice and fat and fits all the cool aftermarket grips available for them.

I am not saying that I dislike the new Vaquero, I guess it is that the old Vquero fits me better.

[Alpo]

Those are the ones I've got pictures of.

Also got a pair of USAF Rodeos, 5 1/2" 44/40, pair of 4 5/8" 32 magnum Rugers. Then the singles - Super Blackhawk, 30 Carbine Blackhawk, 6 1/2" 41 Blackhawk, 3 1/2" Uberti Thunderer, 45 Colt, 7 1/2" Uberti 7th Cavalry, 45 Colt, 6 1/2" Uberti S&W Russian, and a Smith 38 Single Action, 2nd Model. Plus 4, I think, 5 1/2" Single Six 22s - 1 flat gate, 2 3-screws and a New Model. Think that's all my single actions.

The Super and the Russian.


Found a pic of the 30 Carbine.



I bought those ASMs when I first got interested in Cowboy. Them, along with a pair of Dakota 45 Colts in 4 3/4 and a 4 3/4 32/20. But the Dakotas didn't balance right - barrels too short. So they went away. 32/20 balance sucked - too much metal around too small holes. This is it.


Swapped it for a New Service in 38/40. Here's the baby shooting it.


Used to have a 4 5/8 OM Single Six, but it was the one I taught my daughter to shoot with, so I gave it to her, a couple of years ago. This one the grandbaby's got.


And I see the Thunderer is in here, along with the Super, in the Pile-o-Guns.

[76Highboy]

Good stuff Alpo. That's a nice range setup.

[Alpo]

Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area, north of Atlanta. Hard to find a place that will let little kids shoot.

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by Alpo

Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area, north of Atlanta. Hard to find a place that will let little kids shoot.

That is too bad because it should be promoted for kids to shoot. The way your baby grand daughter is holding that revolver is how my grand kids hold them because their hands are so small. However this weekend the 14 year old who has a small build finally was able to fully grip the guns.

[JLA]

My next wheelie is gonna be a S&W 625 in .45 colt

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by JLA

My next wheelie is gonna be a S&W 625 in .45 colt

That would be a fun all around revolver. That is actually a great idea. I also like the Smith mountain gun. I had one and I miss it.

[JLA]

Im a fan of the mountain guns, the 625 in .45 colt is the same as the moutain gun 'cept has a full underlug.

[Alpo]

Originally Posted by 76Highboy

That is too bad because it should be promoted for kids to shoot. The way your baby grand daughter is holding that revolver is how my grand kids hold them because their hands are so small. However this weekend the 14 year old who has a small build finally was able to fully grip the guns.

I hear you. Four years ago, I called around. Found an indoor range. Checked prices. Told 'em my Mama was gonna go out there, but she wasn't gonna shoot. My daughter would be out there, but just to take pictures. Wasn't gonna shoot. First place I called, they told me anybody went on the range paid. Oooookay. Call some more. Found this other place. He said no problem with people watchin'. And they were so pro-kids there, that up until the age of 16, kids would shoot free. Okay, found the place.

So. Grandbaby's 5th birthday.


We get to the range. I tell the guy, "He'll be shooting, and I'll be shooting, and she'll be shooting", and he says, "No she won't. Too young". Damn.

But then they gave us directions to Wilson Shoals. And we all shot. Including the littlest who of all. click on this one - it's a movie

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by JLA

Im a fan of the mountain guns, the 625 in .45 colt is the same as the moutain gun 'cept has a full underlug.

Ya, it's too bad you can't get it without the full underlug. That mountain gun is great for packing while fishing the streams in the backwoods.

[towboater]

Give me a holler if ya need any help shootin em.

Here are my SAAs. I have a few BP pistols also.

[gun runner]

Single Action revolvers are what made the old west.

[Old John]

I have a couple of the original Ruger Vaqueros, a 5 1/2 and a 4 5/8ths both in the blue/color case hardened look.
I get them out once in awhile when my Sons & the Grandkids come out.
We just shoot CAS (cowboy) loads in them. The kids love it.

[JohnnyFlake]

Nice group of SAs my friend!

I have but two, an Uberti Patron .357 with 5.5" barrel and a Taylor/Uberti .45 Colt with 4 5/8" barrel. Dam, I love them both!

[cutter]

When I was young all I could aford to buy were single actions (semi-auto were too expesive) so when I got older and could afford it I bought semi-autos. Now I want more single actions and they are almost too expensive to buy! Go figure, a day late or a dollar short is the way I figure! Or buy high and sell low!!

[76Highboy]

Originally Posted by Alpo

I hear you. Four years ago, I called around. Found an indoor range. Checked prices. Told 'em my Mama was gonna go out there, but she wasn't gonna shoot. My daughter would be out there, but just to take pictures. Wasn't gonna shoot. First place I called, they told me anybody went on the range paid. Oooookay. Call some more. Found this other place. He said no problem with people watchin'. And they were so pro-kids there, that up until the age of 16, kids would shoot free. Okay, found the place.

So. Grandbaby's 5th birthday.


We get to the range. I tell the guy, "He'll be shooting, and I'll be shooting, and she'll be shooting", and he says, "No she won't. Too young". Damn.

But then they gave us directions to Wilson Shoals. And we all shot. Including the littlest who of all. click on this one - it's a movie

Alpo, your post just made this thread the best. Those girls are beautiful and it's a good thing you shoot guns because when they get older your gonna be using them. they have great dad and a super grandpa.

I would like to see you with that little pink Cricket slung over your shoulder.

Come on Alpo, don't be shy.
Jim

[Alpo]

Don't have a whole lot of pix of me with that little pink gun.


But how about this one. This is little blond girl at the ripe old age of 3 1/2.


both movies

[Alpo]

I'm quite partial to this one, though. Son-in-law with my elephant gun.

[76Highboy]

Wow, I love the one that was shooting the little Ruger (I think it was a Ruger). Man she has a big smile. Good videos. Thanks Alpo.

[76Highboy]

What caliber is the elephant gun?