Which 1873 .45LC SAA Revolver?

[LisaA]

Originally Posted by Brick

If you want a reason to drool over some beatiful stuff go here http://www.usfirearms.com/
Higher priced I know, but the Rodeo is a good value.

As for the others, I think I'd go with the Vaquero although I might let Mr. Linebaugh perform some magic on it.

Looked at US Firearms Web site! DROOL.

Originally Posted by knight0334

Rugers aren't case hardened, but rather they are case colored. Ruger has since stopped using that finish because they were rusting up real quick like. All new production Rugers are either blued or stainless.

Be sure with the other makes that its case hardened if that is what you want, not just case colored.

Thanks, knight0334. I had seen "case colored" in some descriptions.

Originally Posted by ROCK-IT3

I believe to .44-40 (also called .44 WCF) is the original "cowboy" cartridge for the Colt SAA, which should be available in all of the revolvers mentioned in this thread.

Does the .44-40 have a kick? The .45LC does not kick like the .45ACP. I am a small person....

Maybe I could get my friend to reload for me...

[padowser]

I like my Ruger New V...5.5 inch barrel. You can win a set plus leather here:

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[brian]

i could be wrong about this, but none of the ssa on the market today are case hardened. it is just a finish, just that some call it what it is, coloring and some do not. with modern steel there is no need for it.

[brian]

Originally Posted by ROCK-IT3

I believe to .44-40 (also called .44 WCF) is the original "cowboy" cartridge for the Colt SAA, which should be available in all of the revolvers mentioned in this thread.

in it's orignal form, .45 colt was the caliber, it started as martial side arm. it came to be offered in over 30 other calibers. many were sold in 44-40 to allow cross-compatibility with winchester's 1873 rifle, that was pretty popular.

[Pizza Bob]

Originally Posted by LisaA

Does the .44-40 have a kick? The .45LC does not kick like the .45ACP. I am a small person....

Wait a minute......don't you have a .50 BMG? And you're worried about the difference between a .45 Colt and a .45 ACP??????

Actually, the difference you experienced between the recoil of a .45 ACP round and that of the .45 Colt may have been due more to the design of the firearm in which it was being shot than any actual difference in the cartridge.

The beauty of the SA Revolver is that the "plow-handle" grip allows the gun to "roll" in your hand under recoil, rather than coming more straight back, which may result in more perceived recoil. For a really valid comparison try a Ruger that has both a .45 Colt and a .45 ACP cylinder.

The new Rugers that use the "old" XR3 grip frame are very well suited to people with smaller hands.

Have fun with your quest.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

[LisaA]

Originally Posted by Pizza Bob

Wait a minute......don't you have a .50 BMG? And you're worried about the difference between a .45 Colt and a .45 ACP??????

Actually, the difference you experienced between the recoil of a .45 ACP round and that of the .45 Colt may have been due more to the design of the firearm in which it was being shot than any actual difference in the cartridge.

The beauty of the SA Revolver is that the "plow-handle" grip allows the gun to "roll" in your hand under recoil, rather than coming more straight back, which may result in more perceived recoil. For a really valid comparison try a Ruger that has both a .45 Colt and a .45 ACP cylinder.

The new Rugers that use the "old" XR3 grip frame are very well suited to people with smaller hands.

Have fun with your quest.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Why, yes, I do have a .50 BMG. I was just testing you guys to see if you would catch my comment (and remember I have an AR-50). You passed the test, Pizza Bob!!

Anyway, thanks for the info.

[Hokkmike]

Had a Ruger Vaquero in 45lc. I Would recommend it. Got mine for cowboy shooting which I never got into. Sold it. But, it was a great gun.

[PirateSteve]

This thread is making me want to start saving for a USFA double eagle instead of the SBR AR-15 that I've been wanting to start a project on!

Another cool thing is once you get a cowboy gun, you can get a matching cowboy lever action that shoots the same ammo!

[Pizza Bob]

Thank you, Lisa.

A possible answer to your conundrum may lie within my first post...

Consider a dual cylinder Ruger. .45 Colt for when the urge strikes you, but the .45 ACP cylinder to keep shooting cost down. Just a thought.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

[LisaA]

Originally Posted by PirateSteve

This thread is making me want to start saving for a USFA double eagle instead of the SBR AR-15 that I've been wanting to start a project on!

Another cool thing is once you get a cowboy gun, you can get a matching cowboy lever action that shoots the same ammo!

Oh, sorry for messing up your wish list.

I have considered the lever action/revolver combo.

Originally Posted by Pizza Bob

Thank you, Lisa.

A possible answer to your conundrum may lie within my first post...

Consider a dual cylinder Ruger. .45 Colt for when the urge strikes you, but the .45 ACP cylinder to keep shooting cost down. Just a thought.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Thought about this, too. Now I really have my homework to do.