Single action drool time :)

[markiver54]

Thanks, again, folks. Oh, we still have a few bottom feeders per our wonderful 1911s and a vintage Ruger Mark, but revolvers, both DA and SA, do the best job of handling all our handgun shooting needs. Simple as that. Mostly, the magazine guns just eat up our ammo, faster.

Could not agree more. My only magazine hand gun is my concealable SD pistol. I hear Ya about eating up ammo as well. ( although, I did just buy that Single 10 ).

[North Country Gal]

I tend to be traditional when it comes to my taste in revolvers, but I'm not stuck on the notion that a revolver has to be a six shooter. I really enjoy shooting our 12 shot Uberti Cattleman 22 SA and our 10 shot S&W 617s. Your Ruger ST really is a fun shooter and it still won't eat up ammo as fast as a magazine fed 22 pistol. Enjoy.

[Mistered]

I have always been a dedicated revolver shooter.
I have always owned more revolvers than semis and they just seem a bit more 'natural' to me.'

I do enjoy shooting my semis as well but part of that is because the semis I have owned (and currently own) are of 'traditional' designs, are all steel and because of this shoot considerably better than modern heavy triggered, striker fired poly based guns.

I have shot some pretty decent, modern, poly framed guns that have had considerably better actions than others but plastic is simply not for me and I prefer steel framed, full size guns.

Actually all this .22 revolver talk may have me 'shifting gears' and looking for a nice Single Six - or a Colt New Frontier - if I I were to 'luckily' happen onto one!

[dddrees]

Fabulous looking guns.

Drool worthy for sure.

For me the aesthetics are just as important as the fact that they will actually function because it's all part of the experience for me and single action is extremely enjoyable.

Great choices, Congrats!!

[RanchRoper]

Agreed. It's the whole experience of handling it, loading it, feeling that cylinder spin...an experience that transports me back...living history in my hand. Very cool.

[North Country Gal]

Of course, we're all preaching to the choir, here, but it sure is fun!

Our several semi-autos are also very traditional and all steel. I've also done very well with 1911s with forged aluminum frames for the sake of saving a little weight. I have absolutely nothing against polymer semi-autos. They wouldn't be so popular if they didn't do their jobs so well, but we simply have no use for them in our shooting. It's hard enough getting out to shoot our steel semi-autos enough, as it is.

The Colt rimfires, the Frontier Scout, the New Frontier and the Peacemaker (a full size Colt in 22 LR) were Colts answer to the immensely popular Ruger Single Six at the time. Compared to the original Old or New Model Single Sixes, though, the Colts are lighter built guns and I don't think they hold up to hard use as well as those original Single Sixes. (I don't think it's possible to wear out a Ruger Single Six.) Makes it a bit tougher to find a mint Colt like the one we just grabbed.

No doubt about it, my love for single actions is rooted in my history with them. An Old Model Ruger Single Six was my very first handgun, obtained when I was just old enough to legally own a handgun. I learned the basics of shooting a handgun with that old Ruger. It's the gun that started my love affair with handgun shooting. It's the gun that caused my 22 rifles to start collecting dust.

And how's this for your not so average love of single actions? My very first centerfire handgun was, of all things, a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum, same as the one pictured at the beginning of this post, but without the custom case color. I had to learn to shoot that one on my own because everyone in those days thought a 44 mag was an inappropriate gun for a gal or as a first ever centerfire. It took me a long time to learn to shoot that Ruger 44 mag without developing a flinch. I could barely make it though six shots in those early range sessions. I stuck with it, though. Yup, that Ruger 44 was actually my first ever deer "rifle", too. Took my first two deer with it.

So, yeah, single actions and me have been shooting partners form the very first. They're in my blood.

[markiver54]

Thanks for sharing a bit of your history NCG. Have not been able to shoot that single ten a lot yet. Ya never know though. After I do, my wallet could lead me to the LGS to go center fire.

[North Country Gal]

When (not if) you go centerfire, pretty tough to beat a 357 SA (can shoot 38s) or a 45 Colt (can shoot the soft cowboy loads). My fav, though, for a sweet shooting SA, is a Ruger Single Six in 32 H&R mag. Shooting the 32s is one of the best ways I know of having a relaxing and fun shooting session.

[markiver54]

When (not if) you go centerfire, pretty tough to beat a 357 SA (can shoot 38s) or a 45 Colt (can shoot the soft cowboy loads).

yes! Seems to be a logical choice given the fact I have the BBS 357 and my 686 D/A. They could all learn to play together and share ammo!
Interesting though. Was un aware of the ability to shoot 45 Colt in a 357.

[Mistered]

My very first centerfire handgun was, of all things, a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum,

A .44 Mag SB was # 2 for me - a 4" Mod 19 being my first CF handgun.

I no doubt shot the M-19 MUCH more than the SB - mostly due to reload costs, recoil etc. Oh, I shot it a lot but nothing like the M-19. A friend and I were casting .357 bullets at the time so we were loading and shooting .38 Special by the piles so the .44 never got shot that much and eventually got sold.

In reality while the 'Blackhawks' are GREAT guns I have really never cared for the balance of them and then way they 'hold'. Something to do with the large frames I think. I can't criticize them too much however since I have owned two .357 BHs since then and the last (a 6" blue) I was really warming up to but it went away one afternoon to 'finalize' a deal on a Jeep I wanted and was pushing a cash offer of considerably less than the owner was asking - But the cash was laying on the hood and while tempting the owner was still reluctant - then I went and got the BH out and laid that next to the cash - Done deal!

In reality I REALLY prefer the Colt '73 style SA and that also includes the Ruger Vaquero - and would probably own one if they came with adjustable sights.

At this point I think the only SA revolver I might own will be a Single Six and only if I find a nice used one for a good price.

[Mistered]

Was un aware of the ability to shoot 45 Colt in a 357.

Uh, you can't - a bit of a difference in caliber here.

NCG was referring to the ability to shoot the .45 Cowboy Special (which is a shorter .45 Colt case) in a standard .45 Colt firearm.

[North Country Gal]

Oops! My mistake. Was a little fuzzy on that one.

[markiver54]

Was un aware of the ability to shoot 45 Colt in a 357.

Uh, you can't - a bit of a difference in caliber here.

NCG was referring to the ability to shoot the .45 Cowboy Special (which is a shorter .45 Colt case) in a standard .45 Colt firearm.

Thanks for the clarification Ed.
No problem NCG. Most might have already known that.

[dddrees]

Of course, we're all preaching to the choir, here, but it sure is fun!

Our several semi-autos are also very traditional and all steel. I've also done very well with 1911s with forged aluminum frames for the sake of saving a little weight. I have absolutely nothing against polymer semi-autos. They wouldn't be so popular if they didn't do their jobs so well, but we simply have no use for them in our shooting. It's hard enough getting out to shoot our steel semi-autos enough, as it is.

The Colt rimfires, the Frontier Scout, the New Frontier and the Peacemaker (a full size Colt in 22 LR) were Colts answer to the immensely popular Ruger Single Six at the time. Compared to the original Old or New Model Single Sixes, though, the Colts are lighter built guns and I don't think they hold up to hard use as well as those original Single Sixes. (I don't think it's possible to wear out a Ruger Single Six.) Makes it a bit tougher to find a mint Colt like the one we just grabbed.

No doubt about it, my love for single actions is rooted in my history with them. An Old Model Ruger Single Six was my very first handgun, obtained when I was just old enough to legally own a handgun. I learned the basics of shooting a handgun with that old Ruger. It's the gun that started my love affair with handgun shooting. It's the gun that caused my 22 rifles to start collecting dust.

And how's this for your not so average love of single actions? My very first centerfire handgun was, of all things, a Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 magnum, same as the one pictured at the beginning of this post, but without the custom case color. I had to learn to shoot that one on my own because everyone in those days thought a 44 mag was an inappropriate gun for a gal or as a first ever centerfire. It took me a long time to learn to shoot that Ruger 44 mag without developing a flinch. I could barely make it though six shots in those early range sessions. I stuck with it, though. Yup, that Ruger 44 was actually my first ever deer "rifle", too. Took my first two deer with it.

So, yeah, single actions and me have been shooting partners form the very first. They're in my blood.

I get that plastic maybe functional but I rarely go for things based on the minimal criteria that they just function. For anything I'm always looking for those that appeal to me for some reason and generally that means the details matter. Things such as aesthetics really matters to me and I've yet to see anything in plastic that can compare to either a good looking SA, Lever Gun, or 1911.

I may have a few spaces in the safe left but no space is set aside for anything in plastic.

[TNman]

Wow...two nice looking SA revolvers...the modern semiautos are great but they don’t and never will have the character of revolvers like these...

[North Country Gal]

Character is a good way to describe that subjective quality in single action revolvers. Thank-you.

[BrokenolMarine]

I have absolutely nothing against polymer semi-autos. They wouldn't be so popular if they didn't do their jobs so well, but we simply have no use for them in our shooting. It's hard enough getting out to shoot our steel semi-autos enough, as it is.

I get that plastic maybe functional but I rarely go for things based on the minimal criteria that they just function. For anything I'm always looking for those that appeal to me for some reason and generally that means the details matter. Things such as aesthetics really matters to me and I've yet to see anything in plastic that can compare to either a good looking SA, Lever Gun, or 1911.

I may have a few spaces in the safe left but no space is set aside for anything in plastic.

I get that, and can't say I disagree aesthetics wise. I love the look of deep bluing, color case hardened frames and fine wood grips. I AM a woodworker after all. But, lets keep in mind that the Glock and it's clones weren't designed to be aesthetically pleasing, but to function in all types of weather and conditions, and serve primarily as a military and law enforcement duty weapon. In that area, they perform their job well. I was a Glock instructor and armorer for my department for years, we never had a weapon fail. The guns function, they are "service" accurate. I mean, they are more accurate than most of the officers in most departments. Bullseye Guns? No, but would you carry a custom Bullseye Gun on duty? I wouldn't. But, I could subject the polymer gun to weather extremes and it still goes bang.

The tactical long range rifle is an ugly thing... But the ugly components MAKE it capable of that impressive accuracy. The beautifully finished burled wood stock, can't maintain sub MOA accuracy at long range with drastic changes in temperature and humidity, but the ugly synthetic stock is immune.

I'll put presentation grips on my match 45 while it's lying in the display case.
I love the look. Time to compete, I swapped the beautiful wood grips, for finger position houges, then, (gasp) wrapped those grips with that tacky vet wrap swiped from my wife's horse show tote. Hey, a firm grip is an extra five points in a 600 match. I wrapped my PPC revolver grip with bright pink when it was all she had. I was secure in my manhood.

[Team Roper]

Love those single actions myself. When the cowboy in me wants to get free, I usually mount my trusty steed with these and go riding for the day in our woods. It is a 44 Special Ruger Beasley.

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[North Country Gal]

Love those flat top Ruger's. Thanks for sharing.

[TRock]

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Added this Ruger Blackhawk 45 colt/45 auto to my stable a little while back.