I am interested in getting into Cowboy Action shooting and had my mind made up on a Ruger Vacquero until I started handling some of the Colt 1873 SAA replicas. Do they feel nice in the hand! Also like the action: four clicks and second point for reloading.
My local gun dealer shoots CAS and recommends going Ruger. He says that the Colt SAA is too fragile in design to handle heavy shooting, even with light loads. Anyone have an opinion on this? Are they really that delicate? If so, how was the West Won???
He shoots a 38 special Ruger Vacquero because the ammo costs less (remember this is a gun dealer!) and less kick. Sounds like an IPSC shooter turned CAS. I was actually looking at the old faithful 45 Colt, or possibly 44-40 or 38-40.
Would appreciate insight into durability and brands to consider. Have looked at and/or researched Traditions, AWA, USFA, EMF, Cimarron, and Ubertis. Feedback from owners?
My local gun dealer shoots CAS and recommends going Ruger. He says that the Colt SAA is too fragile in design to handle heavy shooting, even with light loads. Anyone have an opinion on this? Are they really that delicate? If so, how was the West Won???
He shoots a 38 special Ruger Vacquero because the ammo costs less (remember this is a gun dealer!) and less kick. Sounds like an IPSC shooter turned CAS. I was actually looking at the old faithful 45 Colt, or possibly 44-40 or 38-40.
Would appreciate insight into durability and brands to consider. Have looked at and/or researched Traditions, AWA, USFA, EMF, Cimarron, and Ubertis. Feedback from owners?