I recently bought a colt cowboy. Since I havn't had a chance to get to the range anyone have any experience on how they shoot. I have several rugers but this is my first colt due to the price tag $$$. Also does anyone know what other grips are available and where to get them this one came with the black plastic grips. Anyone know how strong they are i have heard different opinions.
Colt Cowboy Questions ?
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retiredsgt
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Colt Cowboy
I bought a Colt Cowboy last year. What calibre is you gun? I load (.45 Colt) a somewhat stout load with no problems. Shoots good out of my Winchester also.
I bought a Colt Cowboy last year. What calibre is you gun? I load (.45 Colt) a somewhat stout load with no problems. Shoots good out of my Winchester also.
Finally got to the range
Well after 100 rounds i decided to call it a night. My feelings on the colt cowboy. Didn't like the plastic grip for the money you should get better. Accuracy wasn't any better than my vaquero with shorter barrel. Soooo today i sold my colt for another vaquero. Love the new sheriff's model with birdhead grips hard to find but now i have 2 in stainless. Talked to a dealer and he said several colt cowboys were returned with problems. Maybe colt should get iso for revolvers like they did with rifles. Not to knock colt but i'm not a fan !!!!!
Well after 100 rounds i decided to call it a night. My feelings on the colt cowboy. Didn't like the plastic grip for the money you should get better. Accuracy wasn't any better than my vaquero with shorter barrel. Soooo today i sold my colt for another vaquero. Love the new sheriff's model with birdhead grips hard to find but now i have 2 in stainless. Talked to a dealer and he said several colt cowboys were returned with problems. Maybe colt should get iso for revolvers like they did with rifles. Not to knock colt but i'm not a fan !!!!!
ruger357
Did i mention i have 2 Bird's Head in SS. Liked the finish better than the blue and easier to clean. I love the grip it smooth fits my hand great and helps with recoil a bit.
P.S. I also have the original sheriff's model in 3 /34 with white standard grips however i like the bh better
If you plan to shoot a lot of .45lc you may want to think about reloading. A box of factory costs approx $20.00 (lead box of 50) and local reloads are about $12.00 if you return the brass but i can reload them for about $4.00 once i have the brass. You will need to spent the $$$ for the equipment however; reloading will pay for itself in notime. Another bonus is that you can play with the loads until you find one that shoots the best.
Did i mention i have 2 Bird's Head in SS. Liked the finish better than the blue and easier to clean. I love the grip it smooth fits my hand great and helps with recoil a bit.
P.S. I also have the original sheriff's model in 3 /34 with white standard grips however i like the bh better
If you plan to shoot a lot of .45lc you may want to think about reloading. A box of factory costs approx $20.00 (lead box of 50) and local reloads are about $12.00 if you return the brass but i can reload them for about $4.00 once i have the brass. You will need to spent the $$$ for the equipment however; reloading will pay for itself in notime. Another bonus is that you can play with the loads until you find one that shoots the best.
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Derringer
I do not plan on shooting the gun so much were I would need to spend the cash on reloading tools. I also bought the ss model. Living in NH you must have a nice back yard to shoot. Check out letts web sight on their new products listing. They have some nice grips for the bh.
I do not plan on shooting the gun so much were I would need to spend the cash on reloading tools. I also bought the ss model. Living in NH you must have a nice back yard to shoot. Check out letts web sight on their new products listing. They have some nice grips for the bh.