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Magnum Wheel Man · June 12, 2013, 07:36 AM

this came up on another thread, that there isn't anything made right now in double actions, but Judges / Governors, Redhawks ( rare ) Super Redhawks ( in 454 Casull ) ( & heavy ) this got me thinking, ( & I do love my single actions ) that maybe my next custom aught to be a modern "fight'n 45 Colt" double action... either a smaller frame stainless, or a alloy frame, something compact, light, & easy to carry

thoughts or suggestions for platforms ???

was thinking the difficult to shoot S&W light weight 44 Magnums, bore the chambers, & switch barrels... maybe something like my L frame 44 Special ( 5 shot ) converted to 45 Colt ??? maybe something like a GP-100 snubbie in with a 5 shot cylinder ???

... anyway I think it could be a highly desirable gun, once the project is completed... anyone done anything similar ??? thoughts or eye deers welcome

June 12, 2013, 07:36 AM	#1
Magnum Wheel Man Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2006 Location: Southern Minnesota Posts: 9,333	a compact & light weight 45 Colt double action??? this came up on another thread, that there isn't anything made right now in double actions, but Judges / Governors, Redhawks ( rare ) Super Redhawks ( in 454 Casull ) ( & heavy ) this got me thinking, ( & I do love my single actions ) that maybe my next custom aught to be a modern "fight'n 45 Colt" double action... either a smaller frame stainless, or a alloy frame, something compact, light, & easy to carry thoughts or suggestions for platforms ??? was thinking the difficult to shoot S&W light weight 44 Magnums, bore the chambers, & switch barrels... maybe something like my L frame 44 Special ( 5 shot ) converted to 45 Colt ??? maybe something like a GP-100 snubbie in with a 5 shot cylinder ??? ... anyway I think it could be a highly desirable gun, once the project is completed... anyone done anything similar ??? thoughts or eye deers welcome __________________ In life you either make dust or eat dust...