Powerful Revolvers = Muscle Cars of the Gun World

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My first car was a 1965 Pontiac GTO with 389 ci displacement tri power and Hurst transmission and positraction rear end. My newest revolver is a John Ross custom 500 S&W. Wish I could say, I still have the car but, no.
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Steve
 
I have an all original '61 Corvette with dual 4 barrels and solid lifters, low ratio 4 speed. Lots of fun but most snot nosed kids in a ricer can suck out my windshield in a stoplight to stoplight contest (and get better mileage while they're doing it)!!

Likewise I finally sold my all original 3lb Colt MK IV Series 70 .45 auto a couple of years back and now carry a Ruger LCR with laser sights. Some modern things just make more sense...
 

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"Neither is considered very comfortable to use on a regular basis and have "handling limitations"

Seriously? I love shooting my revolvers any chance I get. A revolver feels far better in my hand then any semi auto, expect maybe the P30 :) Heck, I put at least 100 rounds through this guy (half +P's) a few times a month...

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What do you mean by "handling limitations"? I don't think there are any limitations on what you can shoot out of these...

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Otherwise, I like the analogy.

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Is that really true? I have no idea but would like to know if this is just conjecture or fact... it makes logical sense but there is a lot of power behind those old engines and everything in NASCAR still runs on a carb- and makes it to 190 mph.
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Probably depends on what era muscle car you consider. Not that I'd call it a muscle car, but the first IROC only had around 165hp. Hell I think the '84 vette barely had 200hp. The new Dodge Caravan has around 290hp. haha. I'm sure it wouldn't beat it on a road course (I just don't think there is enough of a hp difference but I could be wrong) but in a straight line, the minivan would probably whoop it.


Now if you go to the REAL muscle cars like a '68 hemi cuda or a Yenko Camaro or 427 Vette. the minivan could have a weeks head start and still wouldn't ahve a chance.
 
The '84 vette was a low horsepower anomaly that nearly killed the brand. New vettes can be bought off-the-lot with 405HP and get over 25MPG. When you start talking grandma buying a Cadillac CTS-V with 556HP that's nearly what the legendary L-88 '67 Corvettes had and there were only a handful of those ever built... Then when you crank in the old crappo bias tires and antique suspension its all over. Technology marches on...

I love the heft and feel of the older handguns but when I leave the house I'm sporting my Ruger LCR or my 3" Kimber .45 auto. Mucho power in under 17oz and 25oz respectively... Technology marches on again...
 
I didn't think this thread would be so popular. However, I'm glad people are having fun with it. Another thing the two share is "classic" styling lines. Nice smooth edges and soft contours.
 
Aaron1100us post #22 - Well there's my OMG gun of the day.
What I really like about it is that it makes everything I own or probably will ever own seem reasonable.

fdreano - post #24 you sold your Series 70 .45??? (the horror, the horror) :eek::eek::eek:
As for your ’61 Vet, if you need someone to stand beside it with you and snort derisively at today’s youth, I’m your man.
 
The series 70 went to a VERY good home where the buyer will care for it better than I probably did. The '61 vette isn't going ANYwhere...

I've had ridiculous offers for it from neurosurgeons and investment bankers -- its not for sale !
 
fdreano, good grief, what all did you have on that 3# 1911? I own a full house Heinie that's lighter than that!
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Steve
 
Some confusion -- the original MK IV Series 70 all steel Colt was heavy (I was guessing at 3 lbs); however my Kimber Raptor 3" .45 is only 24 oz and (despite what Kimber haters say) is 100% reliable tack-driver with laser grips...
 
just as a modern fuel injected minivan will smoke a 70's era carburated muscle car in a race around the block
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Is that really true? I have no idea but would like to know if this is just conjecture or fact... it makes logical sense but there is a lot of power behind those old engines and everything in NASCAR still runs on a carb- and makes it to 190 mph.
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A real muscle car, like those produced during the 1960's and early 1970's would pretty easily beat the pants off of most of today's gas sipping econo-boxes. They won't get nearly the same gas mileage, it's going to take them a longer distance to come to a stop, and the interior won't be nearly as comfy during the ride, but it will get from point A to point B in a noisy, fast, and very fun fashion.

I'm saving my pennies and hoping that one day I find myself a nice classic Mopar to fix up. I wasn't around when they were new, but I can't help but be entranced by their classic style, big engines, and throaty exhausts. Modern comforts be damned, I will have my own some day.
 
As my dad said with his numerous muscle cars he crashed... :D:D:D

"You just gas em up... So you can show off all the way to the next gas station."
 
I have a 7-1/2" and a 9-1/2" Ruger Super RedHawk in 480 Ruger.

Back in the days when I was much younger I had a Midnight Blue 1967 GTO, a Judge Orange 1969 Ram Air IV GTO Judge, and an Orange 1970 383 Magnum Cuda that I put a solid lifter 440 6 Pak in. I wish I had them all back now. My last one was a 1983 Cross Fire Fuel Enjected Trans Am with WS6 Racing Suspension, 4 Wheel Disc Brakes, and the $700+ Optional Sterio set up. It was a Sled. My current pickup truck would out run it.

My current Hot Rod is a Quad Cab Dodge 3/4 Ton 4X4 pick up truck with a 5.7 Hemi, 5 Speed Automatic, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes, Tow Package, Posi Trax, etc. As we speak it is hooked on the front of the wifes 2 Horse Slant Load, Goose Neck Titan horse trailer, at a horse camp near Black Missouri. Her and the granddaughter, and other horse riding friends are trail riding during spring break.

I normally drive the old beater rig. A 1998-1/2 Dodge Quad Cab 3/4 Ton Flat Bed with a Cummins Diesel. The 1/2 means it is a 24 Valve Electronic Fuel Enjected one.

Bob
 
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