First Cowboy gun? Help me out!

[pterrell]

Thinking about getting my first cowboy gun. Obviously Colt and Ruger are the two big ones, but what to choose? I don't want to spend a TON of money on it. Give me some good suggestions and, of course, pictures

[Mr.Caketown]

Good suggestion ?

Change your seahawks photo

[G-Man WC]

Pistol or rifle?

[pterrell]

Pistol or rifle?

Pistol. Sorry I didn't think to clarify.

I have absolutely no interest in the crazy trick shooting or speed shooting stuff that you see some guys doing. I just want a cool cowboy style revolver

[scotchblade]

Nice thing about single actions is they are roster exempt. So you can shop for a used one through Gun Broker. Not saying you should, but you can. That's where I got my 1974 three screw Blackhawk. Sweet shooter!

[pterrell]

Nice thing about single actions is they are roster exempt. So you can shop for a used one through Gun Broker. Not saying you should, but you can. That's where I got my 1974 three screw Blackhawk. Sweet shooter!

I didn't know that! So maybe I should use my last DROS of the year for something else? Still though, it would be pretty wicked to get one so lets hear it

[Sputnik]

I presume you're talking Colt SAA or Ruger New Vaquero?
The Colts are Expensive (capital E), the Ruger is sturdy, modernized internally and quite popular. If you want a closer to original copy look at the Cimarron Model P. A solid piece for a bit under $500.

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/cartridge-revolvers.html

ETA: prices have gone up it seems...over 500 now.

[pterrell]

I presume you're talking Colt SAA or Ruger New Vaquero?
The Colts are Expensive (capital E), the Ruger is sturdy, modernized internally and quite popular. If you want a closer to original copy look at the Cimarron Model P. A solid piece for a bit under $500.
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/car...revolvers.html

I noticed that they had a pretty hefty price tag attached to them as I was looking. I'll check out Cimarron. It doesn't have to be an exact copy of a SAA or anything like that. Just a cool .45 Colt revolver (or whatever other calibers that style come in, I'm a noob here )

[rromeo]

If you're not stuck on strict period looks, the Ruger Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk are great shooters, and you should find one used under $500. The Blackhawk is .357 Magnum, .44 Special, or .45 Colt, while the Super Blackhawk is .44 Magnum.
They're single action, but a bit bigger frames and have adjustable sights.

[G-Man WC]

What about something like this?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=982588

or a blackhawk. 45LC is fun or 357/44 Mag

[Sputnik]

Compared to the price of an actual Colt they're a bargain
Also consider that there's no plastic or MIM parts in these things; its steel and wood so there is a bit of material expense in an SAA, even the clones.
There are a few companies building them. Uberti is one of the big replica makers and the guns from Cimarron and some from Taylor's are Uberti. I think Pietta is another Italian builder whose guns get rebranded here.

The Ruger is more modern inside and with a transfer bar instead of the old style exposed firing pin. I don't know the pricing but Ruger makes a good gun. Cowboy style with modern workings.

[TMB 1]

One of these in 45 http://www.ruger.com/products/newMod...le/models.html you'll be able to shoot two cartridges & with the 45 Colt you can get loads that are up with the 44mag in power.

[sffred]

Good suggestion ?

Change your seahawks photo

Lol, smhl. Good game tho SD Chargers for beating the Seahawks.

But anyways I recommend a S&W 686 Plus.

[orangeusa]

Uberti has been my goto gun for 45Colt. I also have two 45C Blackhawks and a 44Remmag SuperBlackhawk.

But man, the Uberti (Branded and owned by Beretta) is SO COOL...
Cimarron buys their guns from Uberti.

Nothing wrong with Vaquero, it is sweet, looks the part like the Uberti's.

If you want to go cheap (sort of) and end up with a Cowboy pistola, go with a Ruger Single Six (22LR). DANG they are fun.

(Remember the price of 45C and 44RM boolits - $1 to $1.50 a round).

Evem in this weird market, 22LR is like worst case 11 cents a round..

So I suggest Single Six... then whatever you like.

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[SLO1911Fan]

I'm a big fan of Cimarron's stuff. I particularly like these:

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/hollywood-series/hollywood-series-man-with-no-name-conversion/man-with-no-name-conversion-38-colt-s-w-special-7-1-2-in-ca9081ssi01.html

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/cartridge-revolvers/1875-outlaw-1890-police/1875-outlaw-model-1891.html

http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/hollywood-series/hollywood-series-man-with-no-name-saa/man-with-no-name-single-action-45-colt-4-3-4-in-snake-rh-side-model-mp410ssi01.html