Guess what I just ordered...

[RanchRoper]

...besides, the stock cover I have waiting for it is soooo cool.

[markiver54]

Patience is a virtue.

[RanchRoper]

Patience is overrated, but I just want the rifle.

[fortyshooter]

Taylor's is a great company and have bought several from there.

[RanchRoper]

As I await news of the 1885 high wall ETA from Uberti/Taylors, I noticed Taylors shows this in stock....

https://taylorsfirearms.com/catalog/pro ... tegory/64/

I have been ogling it for a few days and asked my dealer to inquire. I actually did originally order a low wall but with straight stock, then changed to a high wall after hearing the 45 colts were drying up in low walls. The pistol grip kind of grows on ya and may be very comfortable to shoot. It is a very nice rifle if they actually have it on the shelf. We'll see, should have some news this week either way. If I wait any longer the buffalo will be all gone.

[fortyshooter]

That's a very nice one RR !

[RanchRoper]

Never shot a pistol grip rifle before. What is it like to shoot off hand or from 1 knee I wonder?

[JEBar]

I shoot both and until reading your question, I don't recall every thinking about the difference .... it honestly doesn't make any difference to me

[EasyEd]

Hey All,

Well if you are after bison in BC remember you must have at least a 175 grain bullet and enough velocity to retain 2000 ft/lbs energy at 100 meters. You see the BC government knows what you need better than anybody from the 1800s 1900s or today. Right?

So where exactly is that Taylor/Uberti at with respect to that? Maybe Alberta bison are easier to kill.

Anyway hope you get that rifle soon!! Go ahead get both!

-Ed-

[brm4450]

Patience is a virtue.

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[RanchRoper]

I don't know how well a checkered pistol grip rifle would go in and out of a scabbard for packing horseback. Likely why saddle rifles have straight stocks.

[BigAl52]

Whatever way you go RR I dont think you will have an issue I have shot both like Jim and it just dont matter to me.

[RanchRoper]

Well at this point I am ok either way, as long as it shoots & packs horseback once in awhile...

[RanchRoper]

...my dealer says don't give up on the high wall, he is working with Taylors on it. I will hang tough for awhile yet.

[markiver54]

...my dealer says don't give up on the high wall, he is working with Taylors on it. I will hang tough for awhile yet.

Good for you RR!! Hold out for what Ya really want! Don't think you will regret the wait.

[RanchRoper]

The pistol grip won't work for me, just not meant for a scabbard.

[JEBar]

interesting .... that's an issue I've never had to address when making a purchase ..

[BigAl52]

So RR was the high wall you were wanting not in the order that he was supposed to of been getting in?

[RanchRoper]

He was told it was but everything in Italy was screwed up due to the flu, orders messed up, stuff not shipped, etc. Taylors had major disruptions as well, and now of course there is a gun buying frenzy so everything they get there is a demand for right away. There are 5 of them in 45 Colt in 1 shipment that was supposed to ship from Uberti before the end of June. 1 is mine. Uberti is closed for the month of July every year. It's been a journey for sure, but I will wait. One day it will show up. Like I said, I have not spent a penny yet. Told the guy when it shows up, I have the cash ready to go.

[fortyshooter]

He was told it was but everything in Italy was screwed up due to the flu, orders messed up, stuff not shipped, etc. Taylors had major disruptions as well, and now of course there is a gun buying frenzy so everything they get there is a demand for right away. There are 5 of them in 45 Colt in 1 shipment that was supposed to ship from Uberti before the end of June. 1 is mine. Uberti is closed for the month of July every year. It's been a journey for sure, but I will wait. One day it will show up. Like I said, I have not spent a penny yet. Told the guy when it shows up, I have the cash ready to go.

Might want to have it gold plated and bolted to the wall when you get it...a keeper for sure!