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Finally bought my first Colt Single Action Army. Made in 1979, 7 1/2” barrel, .45 Colt caliber, colour cased. Looks almost new except for a couple of small handling marks. Paid $ 1300 which I think is reasonable, most of them here (Switzerland) are advertised for quite a bit more.
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And I already have a few boxes of ammo for it
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militarymoron
03-02-21, 12:37
Wow - that's a beauty!
Beautiful SAA. You did good on the price. I paid a bit more for the few I have, and thought I did well. Now you just have to get into black powder reloading, it's a blast! (pun intended)
That thing is amazing. I have one just like it, well it looks like it, it’s .22LR. But it has C.O.L.T. Click of the hammer. Nice stash of ammo too.
Is it missing a screw for grips? That is a great price. I see them for $2,500.
PB
SeriousStudent
03-04-21, 12:56
That thing is amazing. I have one just like it, well it looks like it, it’s .22LR. But it has C.O.L.T. Click of the hammer. Nice stash of ammo too.
Is it missing a screw for grips? That is a great price. I see them for $2,500.
PB
Is that one of the New Frontier model .22 revolvers? Those are sweet! I had one a long time ago, and would love to replace it.
Do us a solid, and post a pic of yours when you have time.
Is that one of the New Frontier model .22 revolvers? Those are sweet! I had one a long time ago, and would love to replace it.
Do us a solid, and post a pic of yours when you have time.
Sure man, I’m flying home from Utah. But I have a couple, I’ll post up.
PB
Is that one of the New Frontier model .22 revolvers? Those are sweet! I had one a long time ago, and would love to replace it.
Do us a solid, and post a pic of yours when you have time.
I know I wasn’t asked, but who can resist looking at Colt single actions lol. My collection of four Colts. The others are Rugers or Uberti.
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Also, OLIAR15,
You may as well start saving up for your next one now lol.
That looks great!
I've got a few clones, but would love to get an authentic one. Already reloading (including some black powder substitute, which yes, isn't the same) so I can feed the hungry beasts.
Yours looks like it's interchangeable with the "7th Cavalry" model I have, it looks so good. Well done!
I took it to the 25 meter indoor range and shot about 70 rounds in two different sessions. Tried one-handed and two-handed, one-handed being quite difficult for me since I’ve hardly ever shot like that in the last 30 years. It shoots a bit left for me, not much I can do about it except aiming right.
Not a precision or match gun but lots of fun though
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Not bad at all for your first time out with a SAA at 25M. They definitely take some getting accustomed to the grip, non-centered trigger, small sights, and long hammer throw time. Your target looks about how mine looked at first as well. With practice you will get a feel for what works best for you with your gun.
That thing is amazing. I have one just like it, well it looks like it, it’s .22LR. But it has C.O.L.T. Click of the hammer. Nice stash of ammo too.
Is it missing a screw for grips? That is a great price. I see them for $2,500.
PB
There is just one screw across holding both grip panels, like many revolvers
I know I wasn’t asked, but who can resist looking at Colt single actions lol. My collection of four Colts. The others are Rugers or Uberti.
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Very nice guns you got there, thank you for posting them
Not bad at all for your first time out with a SAA at 25M. They definitely take some getting accustomed to the grip, non-centered trigger, small sights, and long hammer throw time. Your target looks about how mine looked at first as well. With practice you will get a feel for what works best for you with your gun.
Glad you mention it, why is the trigger off centre?
Glad you mention it, why is the trigger off centre?
As far as I know, it is just because that is how the lockwork inside is arranged. the trigger is offset to the left since the trigger is next to the cylinder bolt mechanism. It is less noticeable on my Rugers since they have a wider trigger. I think it is just more apparent on the SAA since they do not have a wider trigger (widened to the right) as do the Rugers.
Is that one of the New Frontier model .22 revolvers? Those are sweet! I had one a long time ago, and would love to replace it.
Do us a solid, and post a pic of yours when you have time.
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PB
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