CraigC
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That's laughable. They only make them by the boatload, just not as many 7.5's as the shorter lengths. The .357 SAA (or replica) is significantly stronger than any medium frame double action.
Why are the cavalry length saa clones in 357 so hard to find?
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ontarget
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My first SAA clone was a Uberti 357 in 5.5 inch. I do tend to agree with CraigC that the shorter barrel lengths are more popular and that is likely why the mfrs don't make as many longer tube models.
Armybrat
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I bought my .357 Blackhawk new in 1968. Gifted it along with its San Antonio Leather rig to my oldest son - it is his birth year gun now.I recently got a 357 SAA clone, but with the 4.75" barrel. It's handy and fun for plinking.
For longer distances with a 357, there's nothing like a 6.5" Blackhawk.
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I would say the Italians and repo guy’s main market is cowboy shooters and cowboy shooters are all about speed. The shorter barrels clear leather faster and that’s the one that gets bought. I’d be my explanation as to way the long barrels aren’t great sellers
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Believe it or not, Cowboy Action Shooters are not the main market for single action revolvers. Far more are sold to the general public than to CAS shooters. I don't remember the statistics, but as a SASS member for about 20 years, I have seen the statistics. CAS has actually been in decline for the past few years, but that is a different story.
Yes, a short barrel will clear leather faster than a long barrel, but also, believe it or not there are some of us who march to a different drummer and don't care how fast we shoot. For some of us, dressing up like we remember our heroes did in the movies and on TV when we were kids, carrying a couple of shooting irons and saying 'Howdy' all day is what it is all about. The typical CAS hot shot only actually gets to shoot for about 4 minutes in a typical 8 stage match. Those of us who don't care how fast we shoot get to shoot longer.
The reason I like 7 1/2" barrels is because that is what Marshall Dillon had.
Believe it or not, Cowboy Action Shooters are not the main market for single action revolvers. Far more are sold to the general public than to CAS shooters. I don't remember the statistics, but as a SASS member for about 20 years, I have seen the statistics. CAS has actually been in decline for the past few years, but that is a different story.
Yes, a short barrel will clear leather faster than a long barrel, but also, believe it or not there are some of us who march to a different drummer and don't care how fast we shoot. For some of us, dressing up like we remember our heroes did in the movies and on TV when we were kids, carrying a couple of shooting irons and saying 'Howdy' all day is what it is all about. The typical CAS hot shot only actually gets to shoot for about 4 minutes in a typical 8 stage match. Those of us who don't care how fast we shoot get to shoot longer.
The reason I like 7 1/2" barrels is because that is what Marshall Dillon had.
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CraigC
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I've been a SASS member for years but never shot in the first match.
The .357 is something of an anomaly for the SAA. Where most are .44's and .45's, the .357's and anything smaller is so heavy it really has a detrimental effect on their handling. Even though they were originally produced in large quantities of .32-20's, their handling suffers greatly. Especially true of the 7.5's.
The .357 is something of an anomaly for the SAA. Where most are .44's and .45's, the .357's and anything smaller is so heavy it really has a detrimental effect on their handling. Even though they were originally produced in large quantities of .32-20's, their handling suffers greatly. Especially true of the 7.5's.
I reckon the guys that shoot CAS with nostalgia as a driving force shoot the fat BP era cartridges in their long barreled six guns.
BobWright
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The esteemed Driftwood Johnson said:
"The reason I like 7 1/2" barrels is because that is what Marshall Dillon had."
I once read somewhere that the 7 1/2" length was selected was because anything else looked too puny on "Matt Dillon."
Bob Wright
"The reason I like 7 1/2" barrels is because that is what Marshall Dillon had."
I once read somewhere that the 7 1/2" length was selected was because anything else looked too puny on "Matt Dillon."
Bob Wright
CraigC
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A recent count shows I have much more of an affinity for longer barrels than I would've thought.
Driftwood Johnson
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Well..............yeah........
Not a 7 1/2" barrel, this is my favorite revolver in the whole world, a 2nd Gen Colt with a 4 3/4" barrel. 45 Colt, and I only ever shoot it with cartridges loaded with Black Powder.
That ain't no replica. That is an original antique 44-40 Merwin Hulbert. There are no replicas of these.
Yeah, my 44-40 Uberti Henry is a replica. The originals are just a little bit too pricey for my budget.
Kevin Keith
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That was exactly my thought! When you're 5'20", only a 7 1/2" barrel will do!
.45Coltguy
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I really can't tell; What are those two? Very nice looking revolvers there. Thanks.
CraigC
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An Uberti "Old West" and a Cimarron 7th Cavalry with the "original finish".
.45Coltguy
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Thank you for the reply CraigC.
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