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I have issues with my hands and arms that limits my hand strength. You need a gun that heavy enough to absorb some of the recoil. I cannot pull double action trigger with my fingers. My grip is such that I limp wrist most semis. I have chosen single action revolver as just right for me.

I use a single action revolver exclusively for hunting and concealed carry. It is not the best choice, but there are some circumstances That it is a good choice. I have issues with my hands and arms that the roll of a single action affect less than other platforms. It is a viable choice, but...

Try using Paste Wax on it. It will give just a little stick to it.

45 Colt.

I have a lot of problems with hands and especially my left arm. I can not shoot most semi autos without stove piping rounds with my left hand. The nerve damage and muscle damage prevent me from holding the gun properly with my left hand. I don't have the abiltiy to pull a double action...

Ruger Blackhawk with 4-5/8 barrel in 45 Colt. It or my 3-3/4 Vaquero in 45 Colt are with me all the time.

You might want to look at with 225 grain 44 bullet is what velocity it is designed for. Another issue is what your expectations are. 230 grain hollow points for 45 ACP have been developed for the 45 ACP velocity. Many 44 bullets are developed for the 44 Mag. The 200 grain bullets are...

I think it is a good choice. Myself, I prefer a 45 Colt though.

Another single action shooter 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...

I have to agree with Shawn Dodson. When moving, using cover, & shooting from various shooting positions stances must change. Use a solid grip not a death grip amd shoot from as many diferent positions as possible. Don't get caught up in the hype of standing still and shooting in one...

I carry a single action revolver exclusively. You might think about a blued 4-5/8 inch Ruger Blackhawk as thje lighter grip frame does cut down on weight. If s/a is what you choose practice alot and get a good holster and belt.

45 Colt. Why? Because I shoot them very well, like the handling characteristics, and just plain enjoy the cartridge. Platform is either a 3-3/4 inch Birds Head Vaquero or 4-5/8 inch Blackhawk with either in a Simply Rugged Sourdough Pancake.

Not a true snub nose, but what I use in a Ruger Vaquero with 3-3/4 inch barrel that spends a lot of time on me. A 230 grain Remington Golden Saber over 9.0 grains of Universal. I like the Golden Saber as they have a driving band that I can crimp in front of. The load shoots to POA. I...

You have a 45-70, so the 357 would be your back-up. Well, to me I would rather have the 357 then no back-up. A 200 grain hard cast bullet is nothing to sneeze at. Is it ideal? No, but if it is what you have then you use. I lived in Fairbank 6 years and Anchorage another 5 years. I went...

Ed's Red for cleaning and 5W30 to lubricate