Let's see those single-action cartridge wheelguns. - Page 4

Pond, James Pond · January 31, 2015, 02:07 PM

This thread is a thing of beauty.

mavracer · January 31, 2015, 05:12 PM

3rd Gen Colt and USFA 45 Colts

Flattop Blackhawk and Sheriff's Vaquero 44 specials

Tayler's Smokewagon and Uberti Model P 38/40s

Ruger Bisley 45 Colt

uberti Bisley 38/40

Big Thump BFR 480 Ruger/475 Linebaugh

Straitshot · February 1, 2015, 12:01 AM

Here are some of mine. All USFA's except one.

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nugun55 · February 1, 2015, 06:11 AM

WCWV · February 1, 2015, 10:25 AM

http://rs1298.pbsrc.com/albums/ag42/...25.jpg~320x480
Here's my two Blackhawks
44-mag / 357. 9mm

Hawg · February 1, 2015, 11:10 AM

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Could one of you SA aficionados tell me the benefits of the birdshead grip found on some of these guns? Thanks.

IMO they're only an advantage if you have small hands. With bigger hands and a full size SA they would be uncomfortable and recoil would be punishing.

Driftwood Johnson · February 1, 2015, 07:19 PM

Howdy

I'll play. How about a few Smith and Wesson single action revolvers?

Second Model Russian, 44 Russian caliber, made in 1875.

First Model Schofield, 45 Schofield caliber, also made in 1875.

New Model Number Three, 44 Russian caliber, made in 1882, refinished at the factory in 1965.

Thomas Traddles · February 1, 2015, 09:27 PM

Driftwood, those are some nice shootin' irons. Their shape reminds me of the single shot flintlock/percussion pistols before the advent of the revolver.

Hunter Customs · February 2, 2015, 09:00 AM

I actually prefer the birdshead grip frame over all other SA grip frames.

I've found for me that other styles of SA grip frames because of their shape will position my hand to far to the top of the grip frame allowing the trigger guard to bash my finger during recoil, but not so with the birdshead grip frame.

Also grips that have more girth seem to help a lot, the custom stag grips on the little Ruger in the picture do have more girth.

At the present time I have the grip frame from my Ubertir Bisley at a custom grip maker, he's making some stag grips for it that will have more girth.

I can also get along with the Ruger Bisley grip frame which I feel is closer to a Keith #5 then a true Bisley grip frame.

I know some recommend shooting SA guns with the little finger of the shooting hand under the bottom of the grip, because of a hand injury that just does not work that well for me.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

Driftwood Johnson · February 2, 2015, 05:46 PM

Howdy Again

My usual Main Match CAS pistols. Two 2nd Gen Colts. Both chambered for 45 Colt. The top one is a late 2nd Gen, made around 1975 if I recall correctoly. The bottom one was made in 1968. Both get shot exclusively with Black Powder.

salvo · February 5, 2015, 01:05 PM

Here is an update since post #22 in Nov 2008, I still have them all, but have only added Five in the past 7 years

1959 Ruger Flat Top .44 Mag

Virginian Dragoon .44 Mag

My two Ruger Flat Top .44 Specials

Magnum Wheel Man · February 5, 2015, 02:07 PM

love those big bore top breaks

thought I'd post a couple that are a little different... ( yes... they are cartridge guns... chambered in 38 Long Colt )

Driftwood Johnson · February 7, 2015, 01:03 PM

Bisley Colt
38-40
Manufactured in 1909.

Hunter Customs · February 7, 2015, 01:51 PM

Driftwood Johnson, you sure have some nice old revolvers.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

salvo · February 7, 2015, 04:10 PM

Oops I cant believe I forgot this one.
Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier 475 Linebaugh

Hunter Customs · February 7, 2015, 06:12 PM

salvo, excellent revolver and darn good shooting.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter

tuckerdog1 · February 9, 2015, 01:54 PM

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Oops I cant believe I forgot this one.
Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier 475 Linebaugh

Salvo,

Things must be going pretty good when you can just up and forget about a Freedom Arms you own

Like that old slab side as well.

Tuckerdog1

MasterGagne · February 13, 2015, 12:35 AM

I just got my first revolver, actually my dream gun

It's a Ruger new model Blackhawk .45 long colt/.45ACP convertible 4 5/8 barrel lipseys exclusive, medium frame flattop with gunfighter grips

I feel out of place, being 19 years old and loving the single actions over any other firearm

sixgunluv · February 16, 2015, 02:17 AM

SBH Sweet 16 and Standard SBH 10.5

Driftwood Johnson · February 16, 2015, 09:55 AM

Flat Top 357 Magnum Three Screw with box and papers.

TimSr · February 16, 2015, 03:03 PM

Freedom Arms .454 Casull.

Hammerhead · February 19, 2015, 03:10 AM

My only SA. Freedom Arms model 97 (small frame) .357 from 1999.

texagun · February 19, 2015, 08:00 AM

Old Model Ruger Single-Six with original box and papers from 1959. This gun is all original and unmodified. It has had 6 rounds through it since leaving the factory.

Driftwood Johnson · February 19, 2015, 07:00 PM

Three Screw Single Six that has had lots and lots of rounds through it since leaving the factory. Even came with some old ammo. Original box, no papers.

TINCANBANDIT · April 28, 2015, 10:55 AM

reviving this thread....

some interesting mods that can be done to Ruger Vaqueros/Blackhawks

http://tincanbandit.blogspot.com/201...-gun-mods.html

January 31, 2015, 02:07 PM	#76
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February 5, 2015, 01:05 PM	#86
salvo Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2001 Posts: 140	Here is an update since post #22 in Nov 2008, I still have them all, but have only added Five in the past 7 years 1959 Ruger Flat Top .44 Mag Virginian Dragoon .44 Mag My two Ruger Flat Top .44 Specials __________________ salvo Last edited by salvo; February 7, 2015 at 04:07 PM.

February 5, 2015, 02:07 PM	#87
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	love those big bore top breaks thought I'd post a couple that are a little different... ( yes... they are cartridge guns... chambered in 38 Long Colt ) __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...

February 7, 2015, 04:10 PM	#90
salvo Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2001 Posts: 140	Oops I cant believe I forgot this one. Freedom Arms Model 83 Premier 475 Linebaugh __________________ salvo

February 16, 2015, 02:17 AM	#94
sixgunluv Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Posts: 200	Wheel Guns SBH Sweet 16 and Standard SBH 10.5

February 1, 2015, 06:11 AM	#79
nugun55 Junior Member Join Date: October 5, 2014 Posts: 14

February 1, 2015, 10:25 AM	#80
WCWV Senior Member Join Date: January 19, 2015 Posts: 137	http://rs1298.pbsrc.com/albums/ag42/...25.jpg~320x480 Here's my two Blackhawks 44-mag / 357. 9mm

February 1, 2015, 07:19 PM	#82
Driftwood Johnson Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2014 Location: Land of the Pilgrims Posts: 2,033	Howdy I'll play. How about a few Smith and Wesson single action revolvers? Second Model Russian, 44 Russian caliber, made in 1875. First Model Schofield, 45 Schofield caliber, also made in 1875. New Model Number Three, 44 Russian caliber, made in 1882, refinished at the factory in 1965.

February 1, 2015, 09:27 PM	#83
Thomas Traddles Junior Member Join Date: January 10, 2015 Posts: 8	Driftwood, those are some nice shootin' irons. Their shape reminds me of the single shot flintlock/percussion pistols before the advent of the revolver.

February 2, 2015, 09:00 AM	#84
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	I actually prefer the birdshead grip frame over all other SA grip frames. I've found for me that other styles of SA grip frames because of their shape will position my hand to far to the top of the grip frame allowing the trigger guard to bash my finger during recoil, but not so with the birdshead grip frame. Also grips that have more girth seem to help a lot, the custom stag grips on the little Ruger in the picture do have more girth. At the present time I have the grip frame from my Ubertir Bisley at a custom grip maker, he's making some stag grips for it that will have more girth. I can also get along with the Ruger Bisley grip frame which I feel is closer to a Keith #5 then a true Bisley grip frame. I know some recommend shooting SA guns with the little finger of the shooting hand under the bottom of the grip, because of a hand injury that just does not work that well for me. Best Regards Bob Hunter

February 2, 2015, 05:46 PM	#85
Driftwood Johnson Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2014 Location: Land of the Pilgrims Posts: 2,033	Howdy Again My usual Main Match CAS pistols. Two 2nd Gen Colts. Both chambered for 45 Colt. The top one is a late 2nd Gen, made around 1975 if I recall correctoly. The bottom one was made in 1968. Both get shot exclusively with Black Powder.

February 7, 2015, 01:03 PM	#88
Driftwood Johnson Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2014 Location: Land of the Pilgrims Posts: 2,033	Bisley Colt 38-40 Manufactured in 1909.

February 7, 2015, 01:51 PM	#89
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Driftwood Johnson, you sure have some nice old revolvers. Best Regards Bob Hunter

February 7, 2015, 06:12 PM	#91
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	salvo, excellent revolver and darn good shooting. Best Regards Bob Hunter

February 16, 2015, 09:55 AM	#95
Driftwood Johnson Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2014 Location: Land of the Pilgrims Posts: 2,033	Flat Top 357 Magnum Three Screw with box and papers.

February 16, 2015, 03:03 PM	#96
TimSr Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Rittman, Ohio Posts: 2,074	Freedom Arms .454 Casull.

February 19, 2015, 03:10 AM	#97
Hammerhead Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,432	My only SA. Freedom Arms model 97 (small frame) .357 from 1999.

February 19, 2015, 08:00 AM	#98
texagun Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2004 Posts: 230	Old Model Ruger Single-Six with original box and papers from 1959. This gun is all original and unmodified. It has had 6 rounds through it since leaving the factory.

February 19, 2015, 07:00 PM	#99
Driftwood Johnson Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2014 Location: Land of the Pilgrims Posts: 2,033	Three Screw Single Six that has had lots and lots of rounds through it since leaving the factory. Even came with some old ammo. Original box, no papers.

April 28, 2015, 10:55 AM	#100
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