SAA can safely load all 6 rounds - Page 3

Model-P · September 27, 2011, 10:08 PM

Maybe, but that wasn't the question.

Joe the Redneck · September 28, 2011, 03:15 PM

Riding a horse is dangerous.

Being alone in the boonies is dangerous.

Smoking is dangerous.

Drinking whiskey like it was water is dangerous.

Living long distances from police, fire, and medical services was dangerous.

All these things were common in the 1800s. And you know what? People died-younger and at a higher rate than we do now.

I've little doubt people carried 6 in the old days. I also believe a lot of people got hurt by doing it. As for me, no thanks. When it comes to guns, I don't do what I think I can get away it. I want to be as safe as I can.

To all who believe that 6 "is safe enough" in a non tranfer bar SAA, good for you. Just don't stand by me.

SIGSHR · September 28, 2011, 04:06 PM

Years ago I saw the late great Joe Bowman perform, he was loading 6 rounds in his Ruger Old Model Blackhawks. But his gun handling skills greatly exceeded mine. For us mere mortals, it's "Five beans in the wheel".

MoscowMike · September 28, 2011, 04:35 PM

On the what people used to do question - A couple of years ago I saw a restored silent film shot in North Idaho some hundred years ago, with the winter terrain around Priest Lake standing in for Alaska. During the film the claim jumpers are sneaking up on the cabin, and the good guys get a warning. One of them, a tough as nails old gal, pulls her hogleg, opens the loading gate, slides in one more cartridge, and says now she's ready for them.

On the how dangerous question, when I lived on campus at the University of Idaho, one of the men in the dorm only had one leg below the knee. While saddling a horse he had dropped a stirrup on his holstered early-model Ruger .357 loaded with six . He said the half-cock notch broke, but in any case it went off and they had to amputate.

Five beans in the wheel for me, until the claim jumpers are sighted!

- Mike

Hawg · September 28, 2011, 06:54 PM

Quote:

To all who believe that 6 "is safe enough" in a non tranfer bar SAA, good for you. Just don't stand by me.

I wont.

triumph666 · September 29, 2011, 09:31 PM

the answer is dont leave hammer on firing pin and you'll be fine....they are safe to carry with 6 in cylinder if your KNOW what you are doing

Joe the Redneck · September 30, 2011, 09:46 PM

Ahh that sixth round makes them too heavy any way.

Sarge · September 30, 2011, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Riding a horse is dangerous.

Being alone in the boonies is dangerous.

Smoking is dangerous.

Drinking whiskey like it was water is dangerous.

Living long distances from police, fire, and medical services was dangerous.

All these things were common in the 1800s. And you know what? People died-younger and at a higher rate than we do now.

Dang, it's a wonder I lived past 18!

September 27, 2011, 10:08 PM	#51
Model-P Senior Member Join Date: February 24, 2009 Posts: 727	Maybe, but that wasn't the question.

September 28, 2011, 03:15 PM	#52
Joe the Redneck Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1998 Location: New port richey FL us Posts: 473	Riding a horse is dangerous. Being alone in the boonies is dangerous. Smoking is dangerous. Drinking whiskey like it was water is dangerous. Living long distances from police, fire, and medical services was dangerous. All these things were common in the 1800s. And you know what? People died-younger and at a higher rate than we do now. I've little doubt people carried 6 in the old days. I also believe a lot of people got hurt by doing it. As for me, no thanks. When it comes to guns, I don't do what I think I can get away it. I want to be as safe as I can. To all who believe that 6 "is safe enough" in a non tranfer bar SAA, good for you. Just don't stand by me.

September 28, 2011, 04:06 PM	#53
SIGSHR Senior Member Join Date: September 13, 2005 Posts: 4,700	Years ago I saw the late great Joe Bowman perform, he was loading 6 rounds in his Ruger Old Model Blackhawks. But his gun handling skills greatly exceeded mine. For us mere mortals, it's "Five beans in the wheel".

September 28, 2011, 04:35 PM	#54
MoscowMike Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Posts: 57	On the what people used to do question - A couple of years ago I saw a restored silent film shot in North Idaho some hundred years ago, with the winter terrain around Priest Lake standing in for Alaska. During the film the claim jumpers are sneaking up on the cabin, and the good guys get a warning. One of them, a tough as nails old gal, pulls her hogleg, opens the loading gate, slides in one more cartridge, and says now she's ready for them. On the how dangerous question, when I lived on campus at the University of Idaho, one of the men in the dorm only had one leg below the knee. While saddling a horse he had dropped a stirrup on his holstered early-model Ruger .357 loaded with six . He said the half-cock notch broke, but in any case it went off and they had to amputate. Five beans in the wheel for me, until the claim jumpers are sighted! - Mike

September 29, 2011, 09:31 PM	#56
triumph666 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2011 Posts: 374	the answer is dont leave hammer on firing pin and you'll be fine....they are safe to carry with 6 in cylinder if your KNOW what you are doing

September 30, 2011, 09:46 PM	#57
Joe the Redneck Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 1998 Location: New port richey FL us Posts: 473	Ahh that sixth round makes them too heavy any way.