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  • two70

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    45 seems like it would lend some measure of "authenticity" while keeping it easy.....and I believe I can get a Winchester in 45 Colt (which could serve some deer duty....see how I rationalize? LOL!)
    I'd be even more impressed by the rationalization if you started out wanting the SAA and ended with a BFR and Winchester 94 both chambered in .30-30, LOL!
     

    pmbiker

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    I started with an old Vaquero. Then got a Blackhawk convertible. Then I went too far (as usual) and got a Standard Manufacturing clone. It's beautiful and incredibly built....but very expensive.

    The Ruger's shot well, perfectly fine actually. The Standard is a piece of art that performs like a gun that cost 1/3 it's price....but I really like it.

    I do have a Marlin 1894 in .357, and it pairs with a S&W 586. I probably need a lever in .45 too.
     
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    HKUSP

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    Many years ago I bought my Dad a Uberti Cattleman Hombre 4 3/4 in .45 Colt as a Christmas present. He loved old westerns and I felt it was appropriate. Before I gave it to him I did take it to the range and liked it enough I bought the exact model for myself.
    Now that he's passed away I have a set. When we went to recover stuff from his house I found it sitting in the magazine rack next to the recliner. I was glad he kept it close as the "whatever comes through the door" gun.
    I also gave him the full carry rig for it from Triple K. I don't carry it much, but it is fun to occasionally go out wearing it. People always ask what kind of gun it is.
    Going the Uberti Hombre and Triple K route is a good way to get into the SAA world without breaking the bank. I feel it is well made, and I do run hotter loads through it like Hornady Critical Defense 185gr with no problems.
     

    BigRed

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    Inherited a Vaquero in 45 Colt & it pretty much stays in the Safe.
    I also wanted a 45 Colt SAA-type revolver for plinkin & wouldn't give up an extra $1000+ for the "Dancin Pony"
    I decided on this Cimmaron & thoroughly enjoy shooting it.
    With the 4" Bbl, I run "light loads" thru it.
    Now looking for a Nice Western Holster Rig just for Show (No Quick Draw nonsense, lol)
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    There is something about case hardening and blue that is just plain beautiful.
     

    STopaz1982

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    You might consider a USFA Single Action in 45LC (or your desired caliber). As close to a Colt as you can get. Even made in the old Colt building. "Under the blue dome" they said. Their "Rodeo" model was less well finished, more a matt blue, but still a very nice gun made to the old prints. They come up for sale fairly regularly, I think.

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    blue2golf

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    You might consider a USFA Single Action in 45LC (or your desired caliber). As close to a Colt as you can get. Even made in the old Colt building. "Under the blue dome" they said. Their "Rodeo" model was less well finished, more a matt blue, but still a very nice gun made to the old prints. They come up for sale fairly regularly, I think.

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    Man those are nice, too bad about the company. To quote the old Conan movie, "His was a tale of woe."
     

    Mij

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    Just my two cents, at an estate auction some years back I picked up an Italian clone Armi Jager got it to trade but getting home and cleaning I found it to be a very well made gun. 41 mag. Shoots like a dream, excellent fit and finish. Case hardened and brass, blued cylinder and bbl. I bought it cause it went cheap. Probably cause everybody including me thought it was junk. Never been more pleased to be wrong.

    Saying all that if money wasn’t a consideration I’d like a Ruger. But this one pleases me just fine.
     

    STopaz1982

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    Man those are nice, too bad about the company. To quote the old Conan movie, "His was a tale of woe."
    They are beautifully made guns. I bought this gun new and sent it back to the factory for some work. Originally the hammer was "in the white" but when it came back, they, on their own, had it case hardened. The case hardening (and I think all the finishing) was done by Turnbull and is fantastic. I planned on, and now wish I had bought a matching Rodeo to shoot. Doug Donnelly did these up right but don't think they had a great business model. The guns probably should have sold for much more to support the business. It almost seemed like he did it as a hobby. When they started producing the Zip gun the writing was on the wall. Never could understand that concept or what triggered the change in focus.
     

    BigRed

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    Actually, for the OP's purpose, I would choose a Blackhawk. Not so close to original Colts but very well made, accurate, and tough as they come. That my vote.

    I do have one of those in 44mag (and a Marlin 1894 in the same caliber). But as you say, it only loosely fits the SAA. Also, mine is an old truck gun...got it at a pawn shop...finish was shot. Cerekoted it... Still rough as get out. Functions well though.

    It is a long barrel and its accurate, but it is not what I want to carry in a gun belt.

    One of these days I am going to exercise restraint, but I don't think that day is soon.
     

    STopaz1982

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    I do have one of those in 44mag (and a Marlin 1894 in the same caliber). But as you say, it only loosely fits the SAA. Also, mine is an old truck gun...got it at a pawn shop...finish was shot. Cerekoted it... Still rough as get out. Functions well though.

    It is a long barrel and its accurate, but it is not what I want to carry in a gun belt.

    One of these days I am going to exercise restraint, but I don't think that day is soon.
    What model are you looking at. I can't tell from the pic.
     
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