Let's see those single-action cartridge wheelguns.

Could one of you SA aficionados tell me the benefits of the birdshead grip found on some of these guns? Thanks.
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IMO they're only an advantage if you have small hands. With bigger hands and a full size SA they would be uncomfortable and recoil would be punishing.
 
Howdy

I'll play. How about a few Smith and Wesson single action revolvers?

Second Model Russian, 44 Russian caliber, made in 1875.

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First Model Schofield, 45 Schofield caliber, also made in 1875.

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New Model Number Three, 44 Russian caliber, made in 1882, refinished at the factory in 1965.

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Driftwood, those are some nice shootin' irons. Their shape reminds me of the single shot flintlock/percussion pistols before the advent of the revolver.
 
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I actually prefer the birdshead grip frame over all other SA grip frames.

I've found for me that other styles of SA grip frames because of their shape will position my hand to far to the top of the grip frame allowing the trigger guard to bash my finger during recoil, but not so with the birdshead grip frame.

Also grips that have more girth seem to help a lot, the custom stag grips on the little Ruger in the picture do have more girth.

At the present time I have the grip frame from my Ubertir Bisley at a custom grip maker, he's making some stag grips for it that will have more girth.

I can also get along with the Ruger Bisley grip frame which I feel is closer to a Keith #5 then a true Bisley grip frame.

I know some recommend shooting SA guns with the little finger of the shooting hand under the bottom of the grip, because of a hand injury that just does not work that well for me.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
 
Howdy Again

My usual Main Match CAS pistols. Two 2nd Gen Colts. Both chambered for 45 Colt. The top one is a late 2nd Gen, made around 1975 if I recall correctoly. The bottom one was made in 1968. Both get shot exclusively with Black Powder.

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Here is an update since post #22 in Nov 2008, I still have them all, but have only added Five in the past 7 years;)

1959 Ruger Flat Top .44 Mag


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My two Ruger Flat Top .44 Specials


 
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love those big bore top breaks :)

thought I'd post a couple that are a little different... ( yes... they are cartridge guns... chambered in 38 Long Colt )

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Oops I cant believe I forgot this one.
Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier 475 Linebaugh
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Salvo,

Things must be going pretty good when you can just up and forget about a Freedom Arms you own:D

Like that old slab side as well.

Tuckerdog1
 
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I just got my first revolver, actually my dream gun

It's a Ruger new model Blackhawk .45 long colt/.45ACP convertible 4 5/8 barrel lipseys exclusive, medium frame flattop with gunfighter grips

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I feel out of place, being 19 years old and loving the single actions over any other firearm
 

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Old Model Ruger Single-Six with original box and papers from 1959. This gun is all original and unmodified. It has had 6 rounds through it since leaving the factory.

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Three Screw Single Six that has had lots and lots of rounds through it since leaving the factory. Even came with some old ammo. Original box, no papers.

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