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Link Posted: 9/9/2020 1:34:35 PM EST
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My 45 Colt New Vaquero built by Longhunter in Amarillo TX.

Link Posted: 9/9/2020 4:32:07 PM EST
[#2]
Started with this...
Heritage rough rider for my son.

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Then got a 5.5” Cimarron Model P in .357 a week later.  

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Then picked up a 4.75” Great Western II in .357 about 5 days later.

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Monday I bought a 7.5” Uberti Cattlemen in .357 on GB and hope to have it early next week.

I’ve been playing around making grips as well. The grip on the 5.5” is cedar and I made the walnut one as well. Gonna try an Oak and Cherry next.
Link Posted: 9/23/2020 8:18:21 AM EST
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Link Posted: 9/25/2020 1:28:03 PM EST
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So after a trip to the Little Bighorn battlefield recently, I got all froggy and ordered an Uberti 1873 Springfield Carbine reproduction (.45-70) and a Cimarron 7th Cavalry Uberti model P SAA (.45 Colt) with 7.5" barrel.  I have the Springfield figured out and am shooting factory and reloads using smokeless powder that replicate the .45-55 cavalry era load performance-wise.

I plan to do the same with the pistol, but have not received it yet.  What am I in for and for those of you who reload smokeless for the SAA, what are your favorite loads?

I know I'm getting into a sticky area and that reloading can be dangerous if not done correctly, but I'd still like to know what works for you and your SAAs.  

Thanks!
Link Posted: 10/16/2020 3:05:12 PM EST
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Link Posted: 10/16/2020 9:33:16 PM EST
[#6]
Nice relaxing day





Link Posted: 10/17/2020 11:43:02 AM EST
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What is this one?
Link Posted: 10/18/2020 10:06:55 AM EST
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What is this one?
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Uberti Thunderstorm 3.5” in 45.
Link Posted: 10/18/2020 2:53:52 PM EST
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I need one of those.
Link Posted: 10/18/2020 7:42:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: firedog51d] [#10]
I just traded/sold this one off.  Early second gen .38 special.  Got some cash and a used 1st gen in .38-40

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Link Posted: 10/23/2020 10:02:44 AM EST
[#11]
Hat Trick

Ruger Single Six purchased new by my Father 1965. I was 5 and this is what I learned to shoot with. My new wife has made it her woods gun.
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Pietta 1860 Army
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Ruger Vaquero 40 S&W San Diego Sheriff Dept.'s 150th Anniversary (2000) with Lawrence Holsters Gunfighter II
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Link Posted: 10/26/2020 8:59:29 PM EST
[#12]


I have joined the cap and ball family
Link Posted: 10/26/2020 9:49:32 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Dog1:
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I have joined the cap and ball family
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Those slixshot nipples made a world of difference in my Pietta 1860 Army,



Link Posted: 10/27/2020 7:19:19 AM EST
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Those slixshot nipples made a world of difference in my Pietta 1860 Army,



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Your post about them is the reason that I bought them before the pistol even arrived LOL. Now if I can just find some percussion caps
Link Posted: 10/27/2020 9:13:49 PM EST
[#15]
My 1961 2st Generation 357mag with Bolton holster





Link Posted: 11/7/2020 9:52:45 PM EST
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Link Posted: 11/10/2020 1:05:55 PM EST
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Link Posted: 11/10/2020 4:43:31 PM EST
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Link Posted: 11/14/2020 7:49:48 PM EST
[#19]
Had to buy another 1860 so’s I can perform the original “New York Reload”.
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Link Posted: 11/18/2020 1:09:44 PM EST
[#20]


My custom Ruger Vaquero BH in 45 Colt. I posted in 2012, but the pic was in a collection, and now they are covered in PB watermarks.

Regards

Rod
Link Posted: 11/18/2020 1:30:55 PM EST
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Link Posted: 11/18/2020 1:33:11 PM EST
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My custom Ruger Vaquero BH in 45 Colt. I posted in 2012, but the pic was in a collection, and now they are covered in PB watermarks.

Regards

Rod
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So that is a large frame old model Vaquero I presume?

Regardless, nice looking iron!
Link Posted: 11/18/2020 5:12:55 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Dieselman:


So that is a large frame old model Vaquero I presume?

Regardless, nice looking iron!
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Thank you

Yes it is, and the primary reason I purchased it. Sheriffs model with the birds head grip(better grip for two hand hold); and based on the Super Blackhawk frame, it handles my hot 45 Colt hand loads like a champ. It's a real hand canon.
Link Posted: 11/18/2020 9:26:50 PM EST
[#24]
I keep debating on mounting a scope on my Super Black Hawk for deer hunting.  It would make the gun more useable for my aging eyes, but it ruins the lines.
Link Posted: 11/20/2020 8:22:49 PM EST
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Starting to show some wear on this thing. I just finished up another hundred rounds of .357 for this weekend.
Link Posted: 11/20/2020 11:15:13 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Nameless_Hobo:
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Starting to show some wear on this thing. I just finished up another hundred rounds of .357 for this weekend.
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Nice little DOUBLE ACTION snubbie; but me thinks you stumbled into the wrong thread. No offense intended.

Regards

Rod
Link Posted: 11/22/2020 1:53:48 PM EST
[#27]
Back on track.

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Link Posted: 12/10/2020 7:47:04 PM EST
[Last Edit: kokopelli] [#28]
Bad pic from previous owner, but traded for this today- New Model Blackhawk .45 convertible


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Link Posted: 12/17/2020 4:15:33 PM EST
[Last Edit: MikeJGA] [#29]
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Originally Posted By 545Fan:
So after a trip to the Little Bighorn battlefield recently, I got all froggy and ordered an Uberti 1873 Springfield Carbine reproduction (.45-70) and a Cimarron 7th Cavalry Uberti model P SAA (.45 Colt) with 7.5" barrel.  I have the Springfield figured out and am shooting factory and reloads using smokeless powder that replicate the .45-55 cavalry era load performance-wise.

I plan to do the same with the pistol, but have not received it yet.  What am I in for and for those of you who reload smokeless for the SAA, what are your favorite loads?

I know I'm getting into a sticky area and that reloading can be dangerous if not done correctly, but I'd still like to know what works for you and your SAAs.  

Thanks!
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You might go to  CAS City Powder Room .  They can tell you about reloading smokeless or Black Powder.  With the current ammo shortage, I am reloading my .45 Colt pistol rounds with BP and saving my factory rounds for my 1892 LA rifle.
Link Posted: 12/23/2020 11:39:54 PM EST
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Originally Posted By 545Fan:
So after a trip to the Little Bighorn battlefield recently, I got all froggy and ordered an Uberti 1873 Springfield Carbine reproduction (.45-70) and a Cimarron 7th Cavalry Uberti model P SAA (.45 Colt) with 7.5" barrel.  I have the Springfield figured out and am shooting factory and reloads using smokeless powder that replicate the .45-55 cavalry era load performance-wise.

I plan to do the same with the pistol, but have not received it yet.  What am I in for and for those of you who reload smokeless for the SAA, what are your favorite loads?

I know I'm getting into a sticky area and that reloading can be dangerous if not done correctly, but I'd still like to know what works for you and your SAAs.  

Thanks!
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It's pretty easy to duplicate the original BP 45 Colt load with smokeless powder. 6.0 gr. of Red Dot or 6.4 grs. of 700-X powder are a couple that do it. A Lyman 454190 mold casts a duplicate of the original 250 gr. bullet which looks like those pictured here-



If you don't/don't want to cast, Rim Rock Bullets sells one that's pretty close.

Reloading can be dangerous, but I've been doing it for about 45 years now, started when I was 12, and I'm in far, far greater danger driving a vehicle than I ever was reloading. Before you sally forth to YouTube to learn to reload, remember that anyone with a video camera and a YouTube channel can call themselves an expert. Just get a good, comprehensive manual like a Lyman and read.
Link Posted: 1/8/2021 10:07:12 AM EST
[#31]
Mid frame, flat top Bisley in .44spl. Been reading a bunch of Skeeter stuff and decided I needed to see if he really knew his business...
I've got 200 pieces of brass coming and I've already got a ton of Unique and Keith bullets. Going to try my hand at powder coating the ones I've been casting as well.

Pic from the seller, I'll get some better stuff this weekend.

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Link Posted: 2/1/2021 6:59:41 PM EST
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Recent picture. Bought the 357 on the left last weekend.

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Link Posted: 2/1/2021 9:46:38 PM EST
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Originally Posted By BillythePoet:
Mid frame, flat top Bisley in .44spl. Been reading a bunch of Skeeter stuff and decided I needed to see if he really knew his business...
I've got 200 pieces of brass coming and I've already got a ton of Unique and Keith bullets. Going to try my hand at powder coating the ones I've been casting as well.

Pic from the seller, I'll get some better stuff this weekend.

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The story is that Skeeter got “his” 44 Special load from Elmer Keith, 7.5 grains of Unique under a 250 grain Keith bullet.

If it’s good enough for those two, it’s good enough for me.  I’ve shot thousands of that load.
Link Posted: 2/19/2021 9:57:13 PM EST
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First Colt, 3rd gen built in 79'...


Link Posted: 3/31/2021 11:52:25 AM EST
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My Uberti Schofield 5" .38 Special.  A grail gun of mine for 15 years, and it's finally mine.  
Link Posted: 4/5/2021 8:25:57 PM EST
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Taylor's & Co Smoke Wagon in .44 WCF.

Not too much of a fan of Taylor's new grips. Their logo looks a little tacky and out of place so I will be replacing them with something else shortly. I also will be converting the 3-click action over to an original 4-click with the retrofit parts.


Link Posted: 4/6/2021 8:10:52 AM EST
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New shoes for the Schofield
Link Posted: 4/7/2021 5:54:34 AM EST
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Link Posted: 4/7/2021 5:45:16 PM EST
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Originally Posted By The_Gooch:
Taylor's & Co Smoke Wagon in .44 WCF.

Not too much of a fan of Taylor's new grips. Their logo looks a little tacky and out of place so I will be replacing them with something else shortly. I also will be converting the 3-click action over to an original 4-click with the retrofit parts.

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I hate that they did away with the traditional actions on the new guns. What parts are required to change it back? Do they sell a kit?
Link Posted: 4/7/2021 6:05:18 PM EST
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I hate that they did away with the traditional actions on the new guns. What parts are required to change it back? Do they sell a kit?
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All Uberti colt SAA clones have the 3 click going on several years now. It only takes 2 parts, a new trigger and hammer. Taylors sells the conversion parts on their website.
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 3:54:34 PM EST
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Originally Posted By Seven-Shooter:
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New shoes for the Schofield
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@Seven-Shooter , where did you get the grips? I have the same gun in 45 Colt on the way to my FFL!
Link Posted: 4/27/2021 5:52:20 PM EST
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Originally Posted By 103:
@Seven-Shooter , where did you get the grips? I have the same gun in 45 Colt on the way to my FFL!
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LS Grips.  They have several styles from which to choose, and I went with the Faux Ivory, based on style and cost.

Texas Grips Holly Wood also has a very similar look, and a number of positive reviews.  Supposedly it yellows the same as ivory over time.  But they're a little more expensive.

I've also ordered a holster from El Paso Saddlery, but it'll likely be a few more months before it's built and delivered.

Post pictures when you get it.  
Link Posted: 4/28/2021 8:29:25 PM EST
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Just picked up my .45 Colt Uberti No. 3.

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Link Posted: 4/28/2021 9:06:31 PM EST
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Originally Posted By 103:
Just picked up my .45 Colt Uberti No. 3.

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Nice... that's on my shortlist to get
Link Posted: 4/28/2021 11:17:10 PM EST
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Originally Posted By 103:
Just picked up my .45 Colt Uberti No. 3.

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Originally Posted By 103:
Just picked up my .45 Colt Uberti No. 3.

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Originally Posted By Dog1:



Nice... that's on my shortlist to get



Same here.  If I could find one, it would be my next purchase
Link Posted: 5/9/2021 9:51:59 PM EST
[#46]
Colt .357 I bought when I was in high school in '79.

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Link Posted: 5/13/2021 10:13:09 AM EST
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After some time with my Ruger Vaquero in .40 S&W and the Lawrence rig, I wanted another matching Vaquero and a double holster rig as I draw, shoot, and hit as well with either hand. even at once.
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After patiently searching for a 2nd Ruger that was priced at it's value and not some goof's idea that they are "collector items", it joined my battery.
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The custom rig took a few months, but it arrived and I love it.
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Link Posted: 5/15/2021 9:52:10 AM EST
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Link Posted: 5/15/2021 10:35:18 AM EST
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Picked up a carpenter bee blaster.

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Link Posted: 5/19/2021 10:38:32 AM EST
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Same, but I need better grips . . .

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