The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Used BH 45 Colt or Old model Vaquero 44 Mag?

rclark · May 8, 2013, 08:25 AM

For me, the choice would be a no brainer if choosing between the two caliber wise. Both are built on the 'large' frame....

Since you don't reload (.45 Colt is a reloaders cartridge), the .44 original Vaquero may be the ticket shooting either .44Spec or .44Mag. The only downside is it is a fixed sight, so realize the limitation there, On the other hand they don't make it anymore either and you would have a 'cowboy' gun

. Everyone needs at least one fixed sight revolver....

Really it comes down to what 'you' want. Buy both if it really a hard decision

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May 8, 2013, 08:25 AM	#6
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,622	For me, the choice would be a no brainer if choosing between the two caliber wise. Both are built on the 'large' frame.... Since you don't reload (.45 Colt is a reloaders cartridge), the .44 original Vaquero may be the ticket shooting either .44Spec or .44Mag. The only downside is it is a fixed sight, so realize the limitation there, On the other hand they don't make it anymore either and you would have a 'cowboy' gun . Everyone needs at least one fixed sight revolver.... Really it comes down to what 'you' want. Buy both if it really a hard decision . __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king. Last edited by rclark; May 8, 2013 at 11:01 AM.