November 15, 2011, 04:10 PM | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: November 15, 2011
Location: Germany
Posts: 3
|
What to buy???
Hello, I'm from Germany and new to this forum.
Being restricted by law not to own more than two handguns (there are some exceptions but theses are not suitable for my) I have a S&W M 28 and now want to buy a Colt SAA. I've two to choose between. One is a 2nd Gen. blued/color case hardened 7.5" 357 # 641xxSA. The other one a 3rd. Gen. blued/color case hardened 5.5" 357 #SA213xx Now - which one would be my choice? Are the 2nd Gen. better in average then the 3rd. Gen. Colt SAA? When were the guns made exactly? Are there some advantages or disadvantages with the Colt SAA in 357 Magnum? Or should I better wait for an occasion to buy a 45 Colt? |
November 15, 2011, 06:24 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 3, 2011
Location: Poteet, Texas
Posts: 959
|
I have 4 Single Actions all with 5 1/2" barrels.
If you like the .357 and ammo is available it's a good round. I like the .45 Colt better because it was the Colt round in the Old West. If the guns are each in equal condition, I'd get the 2nd Generation. |
November 15, 2011, 09:41 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 24, 2008
Location: Naples, Fl
Posts: 5,440
|
Elmer
Welcome to the forum.
Darned shame about the two weapon limit.
__________________
Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath. |
November 15, 2011, 09:42 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 14, 2009
Location: Macon Co. NC
Posts: 591
|
I really feel for you! Only two handguns?!?! I don't know what I'd do!!!!
Either one is going to be a good choice. I personally have a fondness for the longer barrels. Some have a much better case color pattern than others- so that may have some bearing on which one you might like. Check out the actions- each one can have it's own little differences- especially on used ones that may have had some gunsmithing done to them. The good thing is, I'm certain that .38 special and .357 magnum will be much easier and cheaper to get, and much easier to start reloading for if you decide to- if you aren't reloading already.
__________________
Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...." Last edited by Andy Griffith; November 15, 2011 at 09:53 PM. |
November 15, 2011, 10:38 PM | #5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: November 18, 2010
Location: Orygun
Posts: 869
|
Since you already have the S&W Mod 28 in .357mag, I would stay with the 357 cal. That is what I have done in my cowboy guns. I have always had the reloading set up for that caliber and didn't want to have another set of dies, brass, bullets and primers for a different caliber (45LC). If you are only going to shoot factory ammo then two different calibers may not be a significant factor to consider.
__________________
With over 15 perCUSSIN' revolvers, I've been called the Imelda Marcos of cap & ball. SASS#3302 (Life), SASS Regulator, NRA (Life), Dirty Gamey Bastards #129 Wolverton Mtn. Peacekeepers (WA), former Orygun Cowboy (Ranger, Posse from Hell) |
November 16, 2011, 07:00 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 24, 2008
Location: Naples, Fl
Posts: 5,440
|
Here is how dumb I am.....
....At the CAS shoots are shooters permitted to use smokeless powder and factory ammunition?
If so, what does .45 LC cost?
__________________
Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath. |
November 16, 2011, 07:53 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 8, 2007
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 16,188
|
You can use smokeless in most classes Doc and factory ammo is ok as long as the bullets are lead, no jackets.
|
November 16, 2011, 09:10 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: October 24, 2008
Location: Naples, Fl
Posts: 5,440
|
Hawg
Got it.
So what do .45 LCs go for?
__________________
Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath. |
November 16, 2011, 11:53 AM | #9 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 14, 2009
Location: Macon Co. NC
Posts: 591
|
I think a factory new box of .45 Colt is going to go for between $30-50 each, depending on brand (Winchester, Fiocchi, Ten-x, Ultramax, Black Hills, etc.) and where you buy it.
.45 Schofields can sometimes be found for less that .45 Colt ammo- if they've been sitting on the shelf long enough.
__________________
Barney Fife: "Nip it, nip it, nip it!" Andy Griffith:"Oh now Barn'...." Last edited by Andy Griffith; November 16, 2011 at 12:02 PM. |
November 16, 2011, 12:12 PM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 8, 2007
Location: Mississippi
Posts: 16,188
|
It's 35.00 per box here for Winchester or was last time I saw any.
|
November 16, 2011, 06:34 PM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: September 3, 2011
Location: Poteet, Texas
Posts: 959
|
I've been reloading so long I have no clue as to the cost of factory ammo. I did get a box of ammo for Christmas last year.
|
November 18, 2011, 10:14 AM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: March 15, 2005
Location: Central Connecticut
Posts: 3,166
|
Welcome to the forum Elmer Keith.
The threads below recommend the 2nd Generation SAA's, but I can't imagine going wrong with either one. And some even prefer the current production Colts. The gun's condition and the choice of barrel length are yours to consider. http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ht=2nd+gen+saa http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...ht=2nd+gen+saa Many of the Colt Serial numbers can be looked up here: http://proofhouse.com/index.htm Serial # 641XXSA is listed as being made in 1972. Last edited by arcticap; November 18, 2011 at 10:31 AM. |
|
|