2 45s and a Colt in each hand

[GM4spd]

These are two newer 3 rd Generation Colts which have a removable cylinder bushing. With this feature I’ve bought a Colt 45 ACP cylinder whereby I can fit separate bushings to the cylinder to allow use in more then one gun. I don’t reload so factory 45 ACP is significantly cheaper then 45 Colt. I’ve had hammers case hardened to resemble look of older Colts.

[ojisan]

Very nice!


When swapping from gun to gun, you have checked the chamber to barrel timing / alignment too, I presume.

[kendog4570]

Nice guns. When did Colts go back to original style cylinder bushings in the 3rd gen? Who did the case colors? Did you have just the hammers done, or the frames too? I had one done by Turnbull years ago, love the look.

[pitfighter]

Really nice - and even better that you are shooting them, or intending to!!!!

Lol - something about seeing these collections of SAA's that haven't even had the cylinder turned let alone been fired, you have to ask yourself at what time does collecting for fun become an obsession, or minor mental illness.

The SAA was a practical beautiful firearm, that should be shot and enjoyed.

Still I understand the cared and maintained well, but, we live only once and then we die usually suddenly and irreversibly, and it's quite unlikely the next owner will care as much.

My friend, an actor, has a sizable collection and has two unturned SAA's - doesn't even touch them without gloves, all cool, and I get it, but he's 70+ years old, and has all daughters who loath firearms with an equal passion to his regard for them, when and where and what is he saving the gun for?

Just rambling, great pics, thanks for sharing.

[2761377]

Really nice - and even better that you are shooting them, or intending to!!!!

Lol - something about seeing these collections of SAA's that haven't even had the cylinder turned let alone been fired, you have to ask yourself at what time does collecting for fun become an obsession, or minor mental illness.

The SAA was a practical beautiful firearm, that should be shot and enjoyed.

Still I understand the cared and maintained well, but, we live only once and then we die usually suddenly and irreversibly, and it's quite unlikely the next owner will care as much.

My friend, an actor, has a sizable collection and has two unturned SAA's - doesn't even touch them without gloves, all cool, and I get it, but he's 70+ years old, and has all daughters who loath firearms with an equal passion to his regard for them, when and where and what is he saving the gun for?

Just rambling, great pics, thanks for sharing.

at this point the tables have turned-

those revolvers own him.

[GM4spd]

A little education is in order here. I did not know this until I owned a few Colt SAA revolvers. If they are timed correctly,( hand wise and bolt drop wise) you will
NOT leave a cylinder drag line no matter how many times you fire it or cycle it! You will eventually leave some marks in the notch area after time. A turn line on a Colt is a sign of abuse. You NEVER lower the hammer from the half cock postion by pulling the trigger and letting it down,you cock the hammer all the way back and then carefully lower it. Both guns have been fired a few times ,they have been cycled hundreds of times,you see what you see. Also,I do not dry fire these guns (even with snap caps). You never thumb cock the hammer half way and spin the cylinder,either.

[GM4spd]

Nice guns. When did Colts go back to original style cylinder bushings in the 3rd gen? Who did the case colors? Did you have just the hammers done, or the frames too? I had one done by Turnbull years ago, love the look.

Colt went to removable bushings around 2004 at serial number S35000A.
The hammers were done by a gunsmith from WY who specializes in SA work. I
installed them myself. The frames are original Colt. Long barrel is from 2021
bottom gun is 2011.

[pitfighter]

A little education is in order here. I did not know this until I owned a few Colt SAA revolvers. If they are timed correctly,( hand wise and bolt drop wise) you will
NOT leave a cylinder drag line no matter how many times you fire it or cycle it! You will eventually leave some marks in the notch area after time. A turn line on a Colt is a sign of abuse. You NEVER lower the hammer from the half cock postion by pulling the trigger and letting it down,you cock the hammer all the way back and then carefully lower it. Both guns have been fired a few times ,they have been cycled hundreds of times,you see what you see. Also,I do not dry fire these guns (even with snap caps). You never thumb cock the hammer half way and spin the cylinder,either.

They look beautiful you have looked after them well, sir!

[Wyatt Burp]

Those are great looking guns. Who did the hammers for you? These two of mine are are .44 Specials. Top one made in 1982, right when Colt was doing it's worse work putting these guns together. I lucked out as fitting is excellent, though case colors a little dark. Not vibrant like yours. Bottom .44 Special is 1992. A .44-40, actually but came only with the .44 Special cylinder. Very faint case colors, fantastic shooter. I hate their fixed bushings but have tried 2nd gen cylinders I have and they function in them. And tighter when I use the right bushings.

[bigbossman]

You NEVER lower the hammer from the half cock postion by pulling the trigger and letting it down,you cock the hammer all the way back and then carefully lower it.

Honest question - why? I've heard this before, but have never been told the reason.

[Wyatt Burp]

Honest question - why? I've heard this before, but have never been told the reason.

That’s great advice. If I may intrude here, if you let the hammer down from half cock, the cylinder has to still be turned a little so the bolt (that locks into the cylinder notches) clicks into place. But when you do this, the bolt, which is now elevated, will drag on the cylinder causing those cylinder lines we all hate. So you full cock it then lower the hammer since the bolt is lowered at that point.

[GM4spd]

That’s great advice. If I may intrude here, if you let the hammer down from half cock, the cylinder has to still be turned a little so the bolt (that locks into the cylinder notches) clicks into place. But when you do this, the bolt, which is now elevated, will drag on the cylinder causing those cylinder lines we all hate. So you full cock it then lower the hammer since the bolt is lowered at that point.

Thank you for that explanation, I would not have been able to explain that as well as you did. I was told on the Colt forum to always bring the hammer all the way back before letting it down but I NEVER asked for the reason but know it works!!

Pictured is a dual cylinder 45 I bought USED. It had not been fired in ACP but had taken hundreds of 45 Colt rounds. It was filthy. I fired a few hundred ACP
ro7nds and cycled it hundreds of times ,before selling it to a gun writer. See the condition after all this.

[SilveradoColt21]

Nice Colts!