Sawgunner1283
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I have been wanting to get one for a long time but I dont know what ones to get and how much they run ...The only ones I have played with are the rugers ...Anyone give me help on this
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What is a good Single Action six shooter
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The Freedom Arms ones are without question the best but they'll cost you a few thousand dollars. I'd put Ruger a distant second but I think they still outclass any of the others, it's hard to beat them for the money. They run around $400.00 or so and can be had in a dizzying range of calibers and configurations. I'm a Ruger guy myself although I'd probably give Freedom Arms a try if that darn ship ever comes in. 
Vern Humphrey
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You have two options, tradition and utility.
For a traditional SAA, there are Colts. If you think a Colt is too pricey, then some of the clones will come close.
If you want utility, then Ruger is the way to go. They're strong, safe, and modern.
I have one SAA, a 2nd Generation in .357. It's a joy to shoot and carry, and I wouldn't sell it for twice what they bring these days. But I have two Ruger Blackhawks in .45 Colt, and those are my "serious" guns.
For a traditional SAA, there are Colts. If you think a Colt is too pricey, then some of the clones will come close.
If you want utility, then Ruger is the way to go. They're strong, safe, and modern.
I have one SAA, a 2nd Generation in .357. It's a joy to shoot and carry, and I wouldn't sell it for twice what they bring these days. But I have two Ruger Blackhawks in .45 Colt, and those are my "serious" guns.
Sawgunner1283
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WOW just looked at freedom arms site ..I wish I had the money for one of those but it looks like I am going to have to go a little cheaper on it ...Now the guys that have a six shooter do you try to speed draw with one
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I'm shooting a colt right now, but for a newbie I'd recommend a ruger. You just can't beat the darn things.
Sawgunner1283
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Ok what caliber should I look for
22-rimfire
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I would go with a stainless Ruger Vaquero 45LC. If your love of single actions continue, look at the more expensive stuff or get some more Rugers.
I would look for a Colt New Frontier if you are interested in a 22 SA or the old favorite, Ruger Single Six.
I would look for a Colt New Frontier if you are interested in a 22 SA or the old favorite, Ruger Single Six.
MCgunner
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Speed draw? Uh, not really. I'm not into fast draw with SAs.
I like the Rugers for actual serious outdoor use. They look a little too modern, I guess, for cowboy action shooting. If I were into that, I think I'd get a Remington .58 and a cartridge conversion cylinder for it. Heck, might just shoot cap and ball. Might be fun.
There are lots of SAA clones and near clones out there. Taurus and even Beretta have come out with 'em. Everyone wants in on cowboy action shooting's popularity.
EAA has some cheap but effective single actions. Try lookin' at them. I was on the site the other day, http://www.eaacorp.com/handguns-witness-revolvers.html. Under $400 and even have a .44 mag model. It's called the "Bounty Hunter". I read a good test of one in "Gun Tests" years ago and thought about one before I got my Ruger .45 Colt which is what I really wanted.
I like the Rugers for actual serious outdoor use. They look a little too modern, I guess, for cowboy action shooting. If I were into that, I think I'd get a Remington .58 and a cartridge conversion cylinder for it. Heck, might just shoot cap and ball. Might be fun.
There are lots of SAA clones and near clones out there. Taurus and even Beretta have come out with 'em. Everyone wants in on cowboy action shooting's popularity.
EAA has some cheap but effective single actions. Try lookin' at them. I was on the site the other day, http://www.eaacorp.com/handguns-witness-revolvers.html. Under $400 and even have a .44 mag model. It's called the "Bounty Hunter". I read a good test of one in "Gun Tests" years ago and thought about one before I got my Ruger .45 Colt which is what I really wanted.
Sheldon
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I just had a related conversation with a friend of mine the other day about single action revolvers. He is a good shot and I value his opinion. He mentioned to me that he had recently bought a Colt clone SAA made by Emf. He has had Ruger single action for years and told me the SAA clone was a world of difference as far as balance and comfort went. He told me all the "talk" was true. I'm not a single action guy, but made note of what he said. I may end up getting one for my son....he likes the cowboy stuff!!!
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If you're under the influence of the wonderful Western shows of the 50's and 60's, and the great Hollywood Western movies... I think you'll want a .45 Colt... though a .22 is a possibility for cheap shootin.
Look at Ruger New Vaquero first. Hold it and work the action. It's strong, it's modern, and it's got modern safety features. If that satisfies, you surely won't go wrong with it.
If you're looking more for 'authentic' than 'modern' check the Ubertis. If you've got some real dough to toss at this project look at the Colts... or (possibly even better...) the US Firearms offerings.
I love, LOVE the Single Action style. I think you will too.
StrikeEagle
Look at Ruger New Vaquero first. Hold it and work the action. It's strong, it's modern, and it's got modern safety features. If that satisfies, you surely won't go wrong with it.
If you're looking more for 'authentic' than 'modern' check the Ubertis. If you've got some real dough to toss at this project look at the Colts... or (possibly even better...) the US Firearms offerings.
I love, LOVE the Single Action style. I think you will too.
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Sawgunner1283
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You know I would like to get into shooting the single action I have shot alot of guns while in Iraq you can imagine I played with alot of different weapons and want to get back to just shooting just for fun ...thanks for the info guys...I think I will get something cheaper not to cheap to start out with and then move to the better ones
Traditional on a budget? Uberti Cattleman, one of the less-expensive variants, and a set of Wolff Springs (another $20 or so; the ejector spring doesn't fit, so keep the original. The rest all benefit from replacement).
Want a modern revolver that looks and balances like a SAA? Ruger New Vaquero. Load 6, no worries. But it's fair to say that the action feels NOTHING like the real thing. That's not to say the trigger isn't wonderful; cocking the hammer just feels really different.
Want the best shooter for a reasonable price? Ruger Blackhawk or Super Blackhawk. There's a lot to be said for sight picture, believe me! Or, to go traditional, a Cimarron Evil Roy, actually a Uberti that's been highly tuned and has traditional-looking but different sights.
Got some cash? US Firearms if you want a really nice shooter, Colt if you want an investment.
Just my humble opinion.
And don't neglect springs. Unless you buy a real POS, springs will do a lot to tailor a SAA. The higher-end stuff like USFA or Evil Roy guns come as you want them. But my Uberti Cattleman Millenium cost me $265 brand new, and, though the trigger pull and the action feel were lousy when I bought it, a set of Wolffs slicked it up really nicely for 20 semolians.
Want a modern revolver that looks and balances like a SAA? Ruger New Vaquero. Load 6, no worries. But it's fair to say that the action feels NOTHING like the real thing. That's not to say the trigger isn't wonderful; cocking the hammer just feels really different.
Want the best shooter for a reasonable price? Ruger Blackhawk or Super Blackhawk. There's a lot to be said for sight picture, believe me! Or, to go traditional, a Cimarron Evil Roy, actually a Uberti that's been highly tuned and has traditional-looking but different sights.
Got some cash? US Firearms if you want a really nice shooter, Colt if you want an investment.
Just my humble opinion.
And don't neglect springs. Unless you buy a real POS, springs will do a lot to tailor a SAA. The higher-end stuff like USFA or Evil Roy guns come as you want them. But my Uberti Cattleman Millenium cost me $265 brand new, and, though the trigger pull and the action feel were lousy when I bought it, a set of Wolffs slicked it up really nicely for 20 semolians.
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The Ruger Blackhawk is my favorite.
tegemu
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I have and love a Ruger New Vaquero .357 Mag. Very classy traditional look, case hardened steel (vari-colored & beautiful) and I've put custom engraved Ivory Polymer grips ( www.gungrips.net ) on it. It shoots like a dream.
A Ruger Blackhawk can be obtained with a .45ACP conversion cylinder. I just got mine, I'm hoping to load some .45ACP for it this weekend (I have some SWC that may not work in the autos; you know you're a gun nut when you buy a gun to match the bullets on your bench!). I also picked up some fun "Ruger only" .45LC handloads from my local shop.
Next SA on the wishlist: Blackhawk in .30 Carbine!
-Jeff
Next SA on the wishlist: Blackhawk in .30 Carbine!
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Another Ruger fan here. Colts are overpriced in my opinion but many love them. The freedom arms revolvers are beautiful guns but way out of my price range. Although no experience with them I understand some of the Colt clones are excellent guns. Unless you just have to have a new one there are a lot of used Rugers out there in various calibers at reasonable prices. I have the .45 Colt/ .45 ACP convertible and a Super BH .44 mag but if my wife ever lets me spend some more of our SS money I intend to have at least one more either one in .357 or maybe .22.
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sawgunner, I like the 45, but if you don't roll yer own, I'd probably go with a 357. You can get .38's for a song.
My preferences?
Hmmmmm (While rummaging through Foggy's Artillery Locker....)
Ruger "Sheriff's Model" .357Mag Vaquero Glossy Stainless
Ruger "50th Year Blackhawk" in .357Mag
Ruger "50th Year Single Six" .22LR/.22Mag
Ruger "Wm. B. Ruger/NRA Commemorative" MKII .22LR...hey wait a sec...that's not a revolver. ooops!
Guess I'm sort of a Ruger guy. But I REALLY want one of those USFA single-actions...just not in the budget right now.
Hmmmmm (While rummaging through Foggy's Artillery Locker....)
Ruger "Sheriff's Model" .357Mag Vaquero Glossy Stainless
Ruger "50th Year Blackhawk" in .357Mag
Ruger "50th Year Single Six" .22LR/.22Mag
Ruger "Wm. B. Ruger/NRA Commemorative" MKII .22LR...hey wait a sec...that's not a revolver.
ooops!Guess I'm sort of a Ruger guy. But I REALLY want one of those USFA single-actions...just not in the budget right now.
Harve Curry
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Sawgunner1283 : Ok what caliber should I look for ...
My favorite and what I use everday is the Colt SAA, 4 3/4" barreled in 44 special. But I'm a handloader.
The best choice for versatility, reliability and value I would say is the new Ruger Flat Top in 44 magnum. You can shoot both 44mag and 44 spl in it.
Lots of factory ammo and commercial reloaders load 44 mag and 44spl ammo everywhere.
My favorite and what I use everday is the Colt SAA, 4 3/4" barreled in 44 special. But I'm a handloader.
The best choice for versatility, reliability and value I would say is the new Ruger Flat Top in 44 magnum. You can shoot both 44mag and 44 spl in it.
Lots of factory ammo and commercial reloaders load 44 mag and 44spl ammo everywhere.
Clipper
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If you're going to fast draw, get the Vaquero. The sight blade of the Blackhawks will tear your thumb up eventually, unless you take a grinder to it, even then it will slow you down. I'd also go with the blued or case-hardened look version rather than stainless, as the blued guns use an aluminum grip frame and ejector rod housing and the stainless guns use stainless pieces, which adds a suprising amount of weight to slow your draw, and changes the balance a lot. If you don't go with a Ruger, make sure you get a transfer-bar gun, since you'll be cocking as you draw, you don't need an AD if your thumb slips off the hammer...
bigger jon
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what to get ?
ive had a lot of problems with the beretta this is the replacement gun they sent me because the first one shot so far to the left it was off the paper at 25 yards?
well at least this ones on the paper?
ive had a lot of problems with the beretta this is the replacement gun they sent me because the first one shot so far to the left it was off the paper at 25 yards?
well at least this ones on the paper?
Lost Dutchman
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Harve Curry, I too carry and shoot a colt saa. I have the latest 3rd gen. some people call it a 4th gen. Mine has the replaceable bushing and some other 2nd gen. features. The only thing it didn't have, that I really wanted, was 44 spec. chambering, rats.
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bigger jon:
Your shot groupings look familiar! In my case, it is not my guns, just me. I am 6'7", so I have rather long fingers. As a result, I have a bad habbit of pulling the trigger with my first finger joint. Since I'm right handed, this tends to pull my shots to the left just before the hammer falls. I'm finding that with LOTS of practice and dry firing, this tendency is finally being banashed.
That said, for dirt cheap, fun plinking and great training on the fundamentals, I really enjoy my SA Heritage Mfg Rough Rider Combo, 6.5" barrel. I know, all of the SAs mentioned here are far superior, particularly in their finishing and finely honed, slick mechanicals. My little Heritage is definitly a little crude. But for $149 NIB, I got two cylinders, one chambered in cheap .22LR and the other in .22 Mag. I really enjoy going to the range and blasting through cheap Wally World .22LR (550 rnds for 9 bucks!) This little Heritage has proven to be a very reliable, fun training aid.
Happy shooting to all!
Your shot groupings look familiar! In my case, it is not my guns, just me. I am 6'7", so I have rather long fingers. As a result, I have a bad habbit of pulling the trigger with my first finger joint. Since I'm right handed, this tends to pull my shots to the left just before the hammer falls. I'm finding that with LOTS of practice and dry firing, this tendency is finally being banashed.
That said, for dirt cheap, fun plinking and great training on the fundamentals, I really enjoy my SA Heritage Mfg Rough Rider Combo, 6.5" barrel. I know, all of the SAs mentioned here are far superior, particularly in their finishing and finely honed, slick mechanicals. My little Heritage is definitly a little crude. But for $149 NIB, I got two cylinders, one chambered in cheap .22LR and the other in .22 Mag. I really enjoy going to the range and blasting through cheap Wally World .22LR (550 rnds for 9 bucks!) This little Heritage has proven to be a very reliable, fun training aid.
Happy shooting to all!
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