Why a SA revolver vs DA/SA?

[rromeo]

Why lever action instead of bolt action or semiauto? Because it's cool 😎

[bergmen]

Because...

Excellent combo!

Dan

[newbutold]

Giving them a slower shooting, lower capacity pistol isn't going to make them any better of a shot than before. The blame should be placed on their poor or limited training rather than the handgun they're carrying.

I agree with training but maintain slower shooting with less ammo will cut down on collateral damage.

[splithoof]

Despite their ability to go off without pulling the trigger they have a look all their own.

That, Sir, is a most beautiful specimen of Americana as can be found. Anyone should be proud to have it as a part of their collection. Thank you for sharing.

[Den60]

Excellent combo!

Dan

Both Taylor/Uberti.

[splithoof]

I personally am not real fond of heavy recoil through a single action revolver. But I dearly love shooting my old second generation Colt SAA in .45C as long as I am using cowboy level loads.

Personally though, the revolver grip that fits and feels the best no matter the power level of the cartridge, is a Smith and Wesson K, L or N frame with the N frame feeling the best with magnum loads. If I could only have one revolver, I would probably opt for my M27-2 with the 6" barrel.

[Verdha603]

I agree with training but maintain slower shooting with less ammo will cut down on collateral damage.

[splithoof]

Single Actions make sense for nostalgic reasons and should be standard issue for those police that are prone to slop shooting their semis.

[L-2]

I've recently been considering getting another single-action revolver after selling the one I had years ago (but instead of a 7.5" .44Mag; a 4.6" .357Mag next time).

Whether nostalgia; part of wanting to be knowledgeable/experienced in its function/operation; and the ability to carry something different. Practically-speaking, I don't "need" yet another handgun. I've already several Glocks in various models/sizes which satisfy my carry/self-defense needs. I'd just want it to reward myself for whatever I need a reward for the prior days, weeks, months, years, or some personal accomplishment/encouragement.

Get one. Try one. Don't like or need it? Sell it or give it away. Or don't buy/get one. There are no reasons needed for obtaining/owning a firearm.

[drclark]

I will have to admit the Baldwin incident has re-peaked my interest in SA revolvers (as well as revolvers in general)...

For some reason the model3 s&w has my fancy lately. Old-west gun with near modern loading ability. Had s&w made it compatible with .45lc one has to wonder if the colt saa would have become the defacto old-west revolver?

[plumbum]

I have a single action 45 long colt on my concealed carry permit. I actually can shoot it very well. I think I shoot it the best because it makes you slow down your rounds as you have to cock every round.

I love telling this story:
So some years ago, when I was taking my first CCW testing, one of the gentlemen in the class was a - let's just say golden age individual. He shuffled up to the line, and proceeded to put the tightest group of .45 holes in the target with a 3.5" Cimarron SAA. He clearly knew what he was doing!

[bergmen]

I will have to admit the Baldwin incident has re-peaked my interest in SA revolvers (as well as revolvers in general)...

For some reason the model3 s&w has my fancy lately. Old-west gun with near modern loading ability. Had s&w made it compatible with .45lc one has to wonder if the colt saa would have become the defacto old-west revolver?

Historical versions vary but it seems that Colt held the patent for the .45 Colt cartridge and didn't authorize its use in other firearms. I believe this is what instigated the Model 3 and the .45 Schofield cartridge.

Dan

[DArBad]

Many of you posted on my revolver thread - appreciate the replies. Since my Python fell through, I'm considering a SA to go along with the Winchester '92. But, all I have every owned are DA/SA. I have a Model 10 and a GP100 with spring kit. Both of their SAs are very nice.

So, for those that love the SA revolvers, why? Is it just the nostalgia, or something else?

Thanks

Nostalgia and something else. Its like buying a manual shift vehicle. You shift and you have control unlike the modern autoshift and the newer auto/manual mode done by computer chips.

The SA's have simpler mechanism, something that appeals to old people like me