Posted: 7/16/2011 2:12:32 PM EDT
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Some time ago I picked up an Uberti replica SAA that came with an additional cylinder chambered in .45 ACP. Today was the first time I had it out to the range, and the first time I've ever fired a SAA.
What a hoot. 
That is 20 rounds of Aguila 230gr ball at 7 yards. I am no great shot, as you can see, but I could, and did, repeat that with boring regularity. Need to work on trigger finger placement some, but I'm still not complaining. I wish I had gotten one a lot sooner. I'll give the 45 Long Colt cylinder a try next time out. |
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I don't have a Uberti, but I first shot my Colt Frontier Scout at 8 or 10 (1976-78) and currently have 5 or 6 Colts and Rugers. All .22 or .45, including a Ruger Blackhawk with the .45 ACP & .45Colt cylinders.
Anyway, yes. They're a hoot. More addicting than AR's, just not as many neat gadgets for them. |
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There is something bout the heft, balance, point, and grip angle of the SAA that is.....well....... perfect.........and unique to only that design.
Anyway, yes. They're a hoot. More addicting than AR's, just not as many neat gadgets for them.
I must agree with this even though this is the first I have read this anywhere. |
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btw, in the right gun the 45 LC can be farily accurate. This I know. I had a S&W model 25 in 45LC that was a tack driver. I sold it when the actual investment exceeded my emotional investment in it. That sale pretty much funded the SAA pictured in my first post, and gave me $$ in the pocket besides. |
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Quoted: Some time ago I picked up an Uberti replica SAA that came with an additional cylinder chambered in .45 ACP. Today was the first time I had it out to the range, and the first time I've ever fired a SAA. What a hoot. http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg812/scaled.php?server=812&filename=huckleberry.jpg&res=medium That is 20 rounds of Aguila 230gr ball at 7 yards. I am no great shot, as you can see, but I could, and did, repeat that with boring regularity. Need to work on trigger finger placement some, but I'm still not complaining. I wish I had gotten one a lot sooner. I'll give the 45 Long Colt cylinder a try next time out. Which model, where from, what cost? I have yet to see one of the Cattlemans come with the .45ACP cylinder  |
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I've got a birdshead 45c/45acp cimmerron by uberti.
I like the revolver, it looks great, it's light, the action's smooth and it shoots both calibers well, but it hasn't been all that reliable. the cylander pawl has been replaced three times, first time it was replaced by the factory, second time by me all before the 500 round mark, and the third time by an long time local smith, he advised that the trigger/hammer has some other issues that may or may not cause problems later on; I've put approx 600 acp and 150 LC rounds through it since it's last repair and so far it's holding up. it'll stay a range gun until I get some more rounds through it although I've shot a few rabbits in the garden with it, for now my trail gun{s} is either my blackhawk or vaquero. |
Colt SAA owner here since '78! 
It is interesting to notice how felt recoil can be adjusted with a SAA. Hold on real tight with both hands and much of the recoil is felt by the shooter. Loosen up the grip just a little and the pistol rolls up in the hand dissipating the recoil sensation. If you handload, nothing is like shooting full charge black powder loads out of a SAA. You can feel there is a lot of power and history right there. Of course, afterward there is the tedious clean up, but that is part of its authentic old west charm. Nice looking pistol you have by the way! I wish mine had a second cylinder for .45 ACP. As for parts breaking, it is just part of its nature. This is why Ruger went with coil springs in their guns. The flat ones in the Colt are prone to break. I have had one trigger/bolt spring break and one hand spring break during this time. |
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Quoted: It is interesting to notice how felt recoil can be adjusted with a SAA. Hold on real tight with both hands and much of the recoil is felt by the shooter. Loosen up the grip just a little and the pistol rolls up in the hand dissipating the recoil sensation. If you handload, nothing is like shooting full charge black powder loads out of a SAA. You can feel there is a lot of power and history right there. Of course, afterward there is the tedious clean up, but that is part of its authentic old west charm. BlitzPig, First, let me say, very nice pistol! I agree with Walter22lr. I shoot my Uberti .45 Colt single-handed and the pistol flips nicely, positioning the hammer right next to my thumb, allowing for quick re-cocking. I've loaded up some nice, soft-shooting rounds for my wife, using Trail Boss powder. It's like shooting black powder loads, without the usual clean up, but don't let that stop you from trying some "real" BP loads.   |