This could get addictive!

[Boriqua]

I have never fired a single action and was never much into 22lr so when I went out to the range today with the wife and her new Christmas present I wasnt expecting to like this.

Truth is the only reason I tried it at all was her first two cylinders were high so I asked her to give me a try so I could see if it was a problem with the new gun or just her having to adjust to it.

I think the gun looks good even if I hate that hideous plastic safety lever. Ugh .. as a design guy I know that could have been integrated better if it indeed had to be there .. but .. its still cool looking

What I didnt expect was how good the trigger felt. Nice little smooth snap. Was a ton of fun and once I handed it back and gave her a little instruction she was taking out the small red dot in the middle of the target at about 6 yds.

Next go round I am going to do some shooting with it out to 25 yds and see what I see. Funny thing is my good buddy Larry D has given me single actions to take to the range and I always refused to take em. He thought the world of them .. Now I can see the allure.

Gun was easy to operate. The ratchet feels robust and the gun overall snicks very nicely. Under $200 all in ... the wife loves it .. win win .. and I get to play with it.



Really got me thinking about that Uberti 38 special with birds head grip I just saw at the range ... Hmmmmmmm

 

[Boriqua]

https://www.uberti-usa.com/birds-head-revolver



Now .. asking for a freind .. can an artsy latin dude from NYC own one of these and not .. well .. not look like :mrgreen:

 

[Buckshot Bill]

Well, sure Alex, as long as ya don't end up looking like #6-that "thing" on the far right!! [or the injun chief]
You're right, they do grow on ya.

AND, just think of the cool holsters that could be made for them. [hint,hint]
Hey, I know of a fella on this board that builds beautiful holsters-think he lives out on E. Mesa!
Good luck with your new "problem"!

Buckshot Bill

 

[Hammer 35]

I had one of those. It was a little small for my big hands. I contemplated making some oversized grips for it, but a buddy wanted it real bad and I let it go.

I've had/got other single actions since then. I dig 'em.

My Large Frame Ruger Bisley 45 convertible 5.5"...

 

[iammaxwell]

Grew up shooting a 22lr single action revolver, but don't currently have one. Not sure why, because I agree they are alot of fun. I'll have to add one to the wish list.

 

[THE ICEMAN]

Welcome to the club, Alex...

I've always preferred the single action revolvers over the double... The first gun I ever shot when I was about 6 or 7 was my dad's Old Model Ruger Single Six... I now own that revolver...

I've found that when I shoot a double action I still tend to cock the hammer before pulling the trigger... :mrgreen:

 

[mikeh]

I've got a pair of matched Ruger Vaqueros...357...with custom triggers...very light pull...I love shooting them. I'm looking for a holster to hang both. I remember Gunsmoke, Branded and other tv shows from when I was a kid. Takes me back.

 

[h8pvmnt]

Single actions revolvers are my favorite. There are possibly more options today in single actions than ever before. The Uberti Replicas of the Remington 1875 Army, Colt 1873 SAA and Schofield's are actually really nice. Ruger has a solid lineup from tiny little .22 Bearcats and Wranglers(Rugers answer to the Heritage) to the massive Super Blackhawk in .454 Casull. The latest 3rd Generation colt SAA are the finest that Colt has ever produced in my opinion. Don't go searching on the internet cause you will find a lot of them and a man can't just have one. As the cliche goes how many Single Action Revolvers does one man need? Well Maybe just one more!! I am eagerly waiting for a new Line of Boriqua Western Holsters. I already have one you did.....

 

[knockonit]

I had quite the collection of SAA, half dozen 1st gens, and 8 2nd gens, sold all but two to a collector,
i have a couple of other colt revolvers from that era, something about time travel when you hold one.
jmo
Rj

 

[h8pvmnt]

I have a first Gen Bisley Frontier Six Shooter in .44-40 that is exactly that, a time capsule. If only it could tell the stories. Holding it is very zen for me. 1st Gens and even 2nd gens these days are a whole other level of collecting. I would have love to have seen your stuff RJ.

 

[MarkItZero]

Black powder revolvers are great fun too if you're into single action

 

[High Standard]

There is nothing wrong with a good double action 9 or 10 shot revolver either. I’m a big fan of them. There are also older models if this interests you as well. I own a High Standard western style revolver made in the early 70’s which is a single/double action 9 shot and the cylinder flips out but looks very similar to a SAA revolver. Plus I have the additional cylinder which allows me to fire 22 mags. You might also consider an older H&R top break 22 revolver. Again sticking with older guns if this interests you.

The Ruger Single Six has one of the best and slickest actions right out o the box that I have ever felt in a SA style 22. But they are pricey these days.

 

[knockonit]

i grew up around cowboys and vaqueros, and on round up, lotsa of the boys wore their pistolas, there would be almost a dozen riders rousting cattle outta arroyos ect, usually in spring, and you'd find calves that had been brought down, and usually a predator or two.

so when older i begin the collection, even had a two gun rig made, and on days when feeling the urge would dawn the two gun rig and sache' around the compound like ''yesteryear'', although when younger the cowboy life desire left me, but the wearing the gear took a long time to drop off.
still have one, and a couple others, and of course the venerable lever actions, just makes one pause when they lever one and send one down range, time travel i tell ya, time travel
happy friday, just glad to make another one
Rj

 

[Tenring]

I'll play - Single Six .22lr/.22mag Lipse'y

 

[h8pvmnt]

1906 Colt Bisley Frontier Six Shooter 44-40(as all were)

 

[needsmostuff]

Hey h8pvmnt , stories from a Colt Bisley ? What can ya hear from this scabby ole dude ?

 

[needsmostuff]

And .22 single actions , you bet.
Started swappin parts around on this Single Six and ended up with this .
Feels like a whole different gun ,,,,in a good way.

 

[h8pvmnt]

Al,

It's saying it wants to live at my house some day. But yes if only they could tell the stories. Seems that Bisleys were sought after for there improved handling. Yet seldom do we see them in historic tales of the old west. Maybe they cost a dollar or two more IDK. I sure like mine.

 

[paulgt2164]

I picked up this Cimarron 38/357 on a whim at Sportsmans ($429) and have enjoyed it quite a bit. Was a good purchase.

Now I want a shorter barrel and/or birdshead grip version lol.

_DSC6153 by Paul Taylor, on Flickr

 

[Rock Hardson]

https://youtu.be/SnXgVcrcyWM