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Hello. Now I can preserve my original Colt SAA (.38-40) and eventually wear out this new El Patron in .45 Colt. I really wanted a Pietta, but could not find any in France right now, except in .357. I almost went for it, would have if I didn't already own a 586. My first Pietta SAA had a timing...

Hello. Please help me choose... I used to own a Pietta .45 Colt SAA clone and still have the RCBS 45-270-SAA mold, reloading dies and a bunch of cases, so I'd like to get another 45. I also have an 1897 SAA in .38-40 so I'm very familiar with the Colt's ergonomics, which I love. Is the size of...

I was reading an article about the first woman combat helicopter pilot (Indochina, 1951) which included this picture of a USAF rescue crew, apparently in Korea. The revolver on his hip is interesting. https://airandspace.si.edu/multimedia-gallery/sikorsky-h-5-helicopter-wounded-soldier...

I started Cowboy Fast Draw and single actions last year. I purchased a uberti cattleman. After 4 months of practice, the gun would suddenly not stay in full cock. It would drop back to half cock. I did have to move the hammer a bit to get the cylinder to rotate to remove the laser cartridge. So...

Hi I'm new to your forum. I have the pistol you see in the title in .357 magnum. I have found a few threads about hammer springs but they are not longer accepting comments. I am good with the hammer spring on this gun but the single action trigger pull is very heavy. Like over 8 lbs heavy...

I've been in the market for Colt SAA clone in .357 mag. I was to get the 7.5 inch cavalry length barrel. The choices are somewhat limited, because I don't want to spend a ton of money. I'm certainly not going to buy an actual Colt. I'm looking into the Heritage Big Bore or the EAA Bounty...

I acquired this SAA recently for next to nothing. I have done some homework on it and believe the S/N of 255, 6XX dates it to 1905 making it an early smokeless powder model. The S/N matches in three locations, the frame, the front of the trigger guard area and the bottom near the grips, but...

I have read over and over that Pietta has had some quality issues in the past, which have been fixxed in recent years, but I am going to be ordering online probably from EMF since them and taylor are only ones i find selling these, cabellas doesnt carry them, so i need to find out what were...

Can anyone tell me what Colt Single Action Army .45 do I have (generation). The serial number is SA19128. I have attached a few pictures. My Dad left me this, and quite a few other guns. Any help would be greatly appreciated, as I am getting up in age as well and would like to tell my kids...

Hello, I am just posting this to illustrate a timing issue and another problem... I already was given an expert advice but thought you guys might be interested in commenting on this. Gil.

Hello, I am wondering... On a Colt SAA, given the proper tools, barrel vise and frame wrench with correct insert, is it still possible to damage a frame or is success practically guaranteed? Gil.

Hello, How much work, mainly externally, can be done to a first generation SAA to get rid of light surface rust (no pitting) without sacrificing value, or would even that be a sacrilege? How would one go about it? Thanks. Gil.

Hello, Would this bullet be too heavy for the old guy? It comes out at about 280-285gr. If this seems reasonable, how much black powder could be safely used, and should the bullet be fairly soft, maybe not too tight or heavily crimped? Or would a 200gr bullet with say 30gr of 3F be a safer bet...

I have purchased 2 1st gen Colt 1873s (at a good price). Both mechanically work just fine. Both are 4 3/4" barrels. One has the old type black powder frame while the other is early 1900s. My issue is both weapons have been 'beautified' by an unknown bubba who polished off many markings...

I am beginning to load 45 Colt for a Ruger New Vaquero. All the data I see shows velocities obtained from a 7.5" barrel SAA. I would like to get about 850 fps from a 250 grain Hornaday XTP from my 5.5" barrel but max loads show 900 ish from 7.5" barrels. Any ideas on where to get data for 5.5"...

I'm wondering if it's possible to find aftermarket hammers for S&W and Ruger DA revolvers that imitate the size and shape of the Colt single action army hammer. I find this style to be more ergonomic and fumble-proof. Anyone know of such a thing?

Hey there THR! Some of you may remember the first time I took a Single Action Army to a USPSA Style Fun match... If you don't remember, you can check that thread out here: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=781494 And the thread I started in preparation for the challenge...