Show Off Your BP & Cowboy Revolvers

Hey Hardcase,
Did your Cattleman come with those nice grips, or did you get them someplace else. I'd like to get something like that for my new cattleman I just ordered (it' on it's way with rather plain looking standard walnut grips) look at me...haven't even received it yet and I'm already wanting to tinker with it:D:rolleyes:

Well since I'm posting in this thread, guess I should contribute something. Even though it pales is comparison to most on here, I am most definitely NOT embarrassed by the smallness of my collection. Because this little feller is the cornerstone of my single action rebuild. I lost all of my many pistols (including a couple very nice 1911s that held special sentimental value to me:() due to receiving a Christmas present from my boss. That present was being laid off at the holidays a month before my son was due to be born and we bought our 1st home.(nice timing huh?)

While she is not a true "Cowboy" gun, she is still a single action:D And I've enjoyed it very much, which after all is the main thing.;)

Ruger Stainless Single Six Hunter. 7 1/2" barrel .17HMR
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Hope to have better pics posted from the range, with the rugers new Big Bubby 45LC Uberti I ordered this Saturday or Sunday (which ever the weather permits)
 
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Did your Cattleman come with those nice grips, or did you get them someplace else.
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Well, technically, it came with them, but only because I bought it used. They're Gunfighter Grips. I like them better than the smooth grips because my doggone hands get sweaty when it's a hundred degrees outside and the checkering actually works!

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Here's a better picture of the Cattleman (oops, it's a Cimarron Model P) with the grips.

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I'll add this one I just received to the pile. I polished the matte brass backstrap and trigger guard, I REALLY like it now:D

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This is my humble collection. top left down, two ruger CFDA vaqueros .45 colt, Uberti 1873 cattleman .45 colt, Uberti Stallion 22lr/22mag, middle, USFA .45 colt, USFA .44 special, right top down, Ruger blackhawk .44mag. Ruger single six .17hmr, Ruger Bearcat .22lr, two 1858 remingtons, and a heritage Rough Rider .22lr/22mag.
 

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Trio of dwarfs

These are the last three projects I have completed.

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From front to back the ASM Pocket in .36 col with five shot fluted cylinder.

G&G with the barrel shortened also in .36

And the Remington Sheriff (If there is such a thing) in .44. Grips on this revolver are geniune antler.

Killian's Red in the background.
 
This is my humble collection. top left down, two ruger CFDA vaqueros .45 colt, Uberti 1873 cattleman .45 colt, Uberti Stallion 22lr/22mag, middle, USFA .45 colt, USFA .44 special, right top down, Ruger blackhawk .44mag. Ruger single six .17hmr, Ruger Bearcat .22lr, two 1858 remingtons, and a heritage Rough Rider .22lr/22mag.
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CM Coop,

I notice that the USFA pistols are as expensive as the Colts themselves. How are they in quality? Thanks.

Hong
 
Hongrn, In my opinion, and a lot of folks, USFA are some of the finest handguns made. Fit and finish are super. I love the bone color case hardened frame. They are made in the old colt factory, under the blue dome, Hartford CT. USA. They are expensive ( $1,150.00) but well worth it. Here's my .44 wearing ivories.
 

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Everytime I think I'm done collectin', something new slips under the fence rail and joins the herd!!! Here's my latest, a 44cal, "1960 New Model Army" in the white. Made in Belium in 1961.
 

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Doc Hoy,
Nice projects! I too like the short barreled ones, they handle so much better during the quick stuff. Sure you loose a little power when you loose barrel length but the trade-off is worth it. With BP revolvers there is so much more to do than just hacksawing off the inches. The biggest part is that you need to make up the new loading lever and secure it. This usually involves a lot of metal work!
I respect the work that goes along with cut down Black Powder revolvers!
I had to buy mine ready-made A 5 1/2" Remington and my new 5" Piettia .36 caliber Colt Police. Both are great shooters!
ZVP
 
How ya like the North American Arms " The Earl " I just could not resist buying it. 22lr/22mag combo, 4" barrel, 5 round, all stainless. Like a mini 1860 remington.
 

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