$400 45 colt

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Prof Young

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Shooters:
If I have $400 and want to buy a revolver that shoots 45 colt, just for the fun of shooting 45 colt, what should I look at, both new and used. I'd like to have a "cowboy" gun.
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Prof Young
 
I have a Cimarron 45 Colt built by Uberti that I bought for just the same reason. It is similar to the Uberti Cattleman Hombre that is also in that price range. Where it hasd a matte black finish on the barrel, and cylinder, the Cimarron has a casehardened look to the frame.
It has been accurate as far as grouping, and windage, but does shoot a bit low. After I get the load figured out that I want to use in it I'll do some adjusting to the front sight if necessary. I think my price on sale at Cabela's was something like $369.

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+1 Cimarron (Uberti). Look around, you likely can find one close to $400--on sale or gently used--with the nicer (non matte) blued finish in addition to the color case hardened frame.
 
The EAA Bounty Hunter can be found new in nickel, blued or case hardened for between $345 and $365. Choice of either 4.5" or 7.5" barrel. The Bounty Hunter has a transfer bar ignition similar to a Ruger so a fully loaded cylinder is safe. The grip frame profile is identical to a Colt SAA. They are also available in .357 and .44 Magnum.
 
McShooty said:
A used Ruger Black Hawk would come with adjustable sights.
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And thus would not be a "cowboy" gun, which the OP said he is looking for.

I would look at Ubertis. But be careful -- some Uberti SAA clones have a funky hammer safety mechanism built into the hammer. Not exactly a Ruger-like transfer bar, but definitely very un-Colt-like.
 
I'd like to have a "cowboy" gun.
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A used Ruger Black Hawk would come with adjustable sights.
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And thus would not be a "cowboy" gun, which the OP said he is looking for.
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Although the Blackhawk is a fine S/A revolver, the adjustable sights take away from the "Cowboy" nostalgia. I have a Super Blackhawk that I carry for deer hunting, and enjoy shooting, but I have never considered it a Cowboy gun!
 
I'd look for a used Ruger Vaquero or New Vaquero.

Well built guns, and not much goes wrong with them.

Daryl
 
I'd think so. Those rounds are still potent. G&A's December '11 issue did a feature article on reloading the .45 colt. They were tested in a Stampede and held to the 14,000 PSI, according to the article. Those energy levels were between 288 and 556, so that should be enough of a hoot for a cowboy gun. If you're not shooting elk with it, those should be good velocities. That Blackhawk is a lot bigger than a colt SAA. The replicas are more graceful, and I see why the OP might want one.
 
Lots to learn

Shooters

Lots to learn here. I hadn't thought about a "cowboy gun" as being one with fixed sights, but of course that's what it would mean.

I am looking at the Ruger Blackhawk as I think I want adjustable sights. I'm not planning to become a cowboy action shooter, at least not any time soon.

Thanks for all the info.

Live well, be safe
Prof Young
 
Ultravox pointed out the deal of the decade in single action revolvers.

If you like single action revolvers, give cowboy action a try. You'd be surprised how well, and fast, the old style guns can run.
 
I am looking at the Ruger Blackhawk as I think I want adjustable sights. I'm not planning to become a cowboy action shooter, at least not any time soon.
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With the adjustable sights being a feature you want, the Blackhawk would be the choice to make. If you shop around you should be able to find one in reasonably good condition in your price range.
Not meaning to confuse you more, but one more point to consider. The Blackhawk Convertable, with an additional cylinder chambered in 45ACP. The 45 auto ammo is a lot cheaper than the 45 Colt for more economical shooting. When you feel nostalgic, change the cylinder, and shoot the more costly 45 Colt rounds.
 
Expensive indeed

Cheapshooter:
Yea, I figured out that 45colt off the shelf is about a $1 a shot. I'm planning to reload my own. Already bought the dies and box of 500 bullets.
Thanks for the info.
Live Well, Be Safe
Prof Young
 
A year and a few months ago, when Ruger discontinued the 7 1/2" barreled New Vaquero, they could be had for as little as $399, blued or stainless. You might do some searches and see if there are any left somewhere.

I bought three of 'em locally for $424.50 each in January, 2011. :)
 
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