Ain't it Purdy?

Cimarron Lawman · June 28, 2008, 10:20 PM

I just ordered one of these, from Dixie, for $325. It's the London gray model. The price on these hasn't spiked yet, as it has with the blued models. Dixie must still have old stock. These feel incredible in the hand. I'm gonna have Turnbull case-harden the rammer, for durability and just because I want something different. I might get a conversion cylinder for it, but I'm a little worried that firing .45 Colts/Schofields will ruin the gun. Whatcha all think?

Hawg Haggen · June 28, 2008, 10:25 PM

Shooting cowboy loads in it shouldn't be a problem.

robhof · June 28, 2008, 10:27 PM

I would keep it to cowboy loads. That's what I use in my Ruger Old Army and i've shot many rounds through it without a problem. The Army frame is inherently stronger than the open top Colts.

grymster2007 · June 28, 2008, 10:33 PM

Hawg knows what he's talkin' 'bout. Use cowboy loads and it'll outlast you.

Nice gun!

Welcome to TFL!

Hawg Haggen · June 29, 2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Hawg knows what he's talkin' 'bout.

I know enough to get me in trouble.

grymster2007 · June 29, 2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

I know enough to get me in trouble.

... and a wise man knows his limitations.

**4V50 Gary** · June 29, 2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

and a wise man knows his limitations

Sounds like something Dirty Harry said.

grymster2007 · June 30, 2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Sounds like something Dirty Harry said.

He probably did say something like that. He was a pretty smart guy and almost as handsome as me!

June 28, 2008, 10:20 PM	#1
Cimarron Lawman Member Join Date: December 8, 2007 Posts: 53	Ain't it Purdy? I just ordered one of these, from Dixie, for $325. It's the London gray model. The price on these hasn't spiked yet, as it has with the blued models. Dixie must still have old stock. These feel incredible in the hand. I'm gonna have Turnbull case-harden the rammer, for durability and just because I want something different. I might get a conversion cylinder for it, but I'm a little worried that firing .45 Colts/Schofields will ruin the gun. Whatcha all think?

June 28, 2008, 10:25 PM	#2
Hawg Haggen Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 10,243	Shooting cowboy loads in it shouldn't be a problem. __________________ http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php

June 28, 2008, 10:27 PM	#3
robhof Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2007 Posts: 637	robhof I would keep it to cowboy loads. That's what I use in my Ruger Old Army and i've shot many rounds through it without a problem. The Army frame is inherently stronger than the open top Colts.

June 28, 2008, 10:33 PM	#4
grymster2007 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: In the oak studded hills near Napa Posts: 2,203	Hawg knows what he's talkin' 'bout. Use cowboy loads and it'll outlast you. Nice gun! Welcome to TFL! __________________ grym