2wheelwander
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OK, so I've looked at dang near everything online (I think). I want a .45 LC but seem to be wading in a sea of options. I know this is very vague, but I value the input here. I don't care if its a lever or revolver, but I have a few criteria.
Revolver - SAA lookalike appeals to me. I'd love to have a genuine SAA Colt, but $4 isn't in my budget. In my mind, if I bought a domestic brand I'd want something built 1970's or prior = good quality. I'd go with a Blackhawk even. None of the Smith's appeal to me in this realm. It'd have to be a Ruger if I went other than a SAA clone. Considering an Uberti/Pietta, etc., I get shy. The only 'tribute' that appeals to me is the 7th Calvary clone. I'm not a fan of clone guns, but . . . . Most of them come off as gimmicky to me. Just personal opinion, though I've never handled or shot one of these. Confession, I've looked at The Man With No Name .45 just because Dad and I spent a of of time watching spaghetti westerns. In essence, I want an original Colt SAA, but can't afford $4k+ right now and I wouldn't know what to look for in a collector even if I did. I'm shy about the Italians despite reading mostly favorable reviews.
Levers - if its domestic its gotta be a Winchester. 1873 of course leads the list but 1892's are up there too. It has to be fed from a trap door. Won't consider tube feds excepting a New Original Henry. No Marlins for this purpose.
TIA!
Revolver - SAA lookalike appeals to me. I'd love to have a genuine SAA Colt, but $4 isn't in my budget. In my mind, if I bought a domestic brand I'd want something built 1970's or prior = good quality. I'd go with a Blackhawk even. None of the Smith's appeal to me in this realm. It'd have to be a Ruger if I went other than a SAA clone. Considering an Uberti/Pietta, etc., I get shy. The only 'tribute' that appeals to me is the 7th Calvary clone. I'm not a fan of clone guns, but . . . . Most of them come off as gimmicky to me. Just personal opinion, though I've never handled or shot one of these. Confession, I've looked at The Man With No Name .45 just because Dad and I spent a of of time watching spaghetti westerns. In essence, I want an original Colt SAA, but can't afford $4k+ right now and I wouldn't know what to look for in a collector even if I did. I'm shy about the Italians despite reading mostly favorable reviews.
Levers - if its domestic its gotta be a Winchester. 1873 of course leads the list but 1892's are up there too. It has to be fed from a trap door. Won't consider tube feds excepting a New Original Henry. No Marlins for this purpose.
TIA!