Ok, who's the fucking Vequero God here. I'm guessing FUCKSHOT. Please tell me more. I like the looks of those frying pans. Seems to me you know how to make 'em look like that. Anyway, a revolver is in my future.
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2I have some. There's the old model, which are big honking things, then the New Vaquero, closer to actual size of an original. I've got a pair of the old models in 45lc. Imagine swinging an 18" pipe wrench in each hand.
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.
New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley
Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.
New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley
Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair
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4It should be noted, the factory grips are a bit narrow for larger hands. Got some custom one made and now it's awesome.
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5Simmer down wrote:I have some. There's the old model, which are big honking things, then the New Vaquero, closer to actual size of an original. I've got a pair of the old models in 45lc. Imagine swinging an 18" pipe wrench in each hand.
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.
New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley
Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair
Thanks Simmer, I'm a Tank guy. I like heavy shit. Steel shit. I understand the new models have hammer down security? Is it a worth while certificate? Or should I just hang with what I love...The thick beauty of solid fucking steel!
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6Yes, they have a transfer bar. That means the trigger must be held back for the firing pin to whack the primer.Sonofagun wrote:Simmer down wrote:I have some. There's the old model, which are big honking things, then the New Vaquero, closer to actual size of an original. I've got a pair of the old models in 45lc. Imagine swinging an 18" pipe wrench in each hand.
My new Vaquero is a Bisley. The hammer is low and takes getting used to. Smaller and lighter than the old models. The new can't handle super max loads but 45s are still whoppers.
New Vaquero
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... it=+bisley
Old models
http://www.theliberalgunclub.com/phpBB3 ... ilit=+pair
Thanks Simmer, I'm a Tank guy. I like heavy shit. Steel shit. I understand the new models have hammer down security?
What about the 357 models, atxgunguy?
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7Uberti has some great guns too. Lots of options in terms of finish, grips, and barrel length that you don't get with Rugers.
I just bought an EAA in 357 and it shoots better than I do. After taxes and fees, it was like $400 OTD.
I just bought an EAA in 357 and it shoots better than I do. After taxes and fees, it was like $400 OTD.
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8Same for the 357 models.Simmer down wrote: Yes, they have a transfer bar. That means the trigger must be held back for the firing pin to whack the primer.
What about the 357 models, atxgunguy?
I bought a Ruger because I know it would probably be my first/last SA purchase and it might as well one that will last nearly forever.
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9My family has owned 3 ruger handguns and they have all been turds.
If I was shooting high volume, I'd probably go with a ruger. If you're not shooting it a whole lot, I'd get a Pietta. I think Cabelas has 100 dollars off right now too.
Uberti is still good but their machinery is not near as new as the Pietta guns.
If I was shooting high volume, I'd probably go with a ruger. If you're not shooting it a whole lot, I'd get a Pietta. I think Cabelas has 100 dollars off right now too.
Uberti is still good but their machinery is not near as new as the Pietta guns.
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10A buddy of mine has a matched pair of Uberti Cattleman revolvers in .45 LC he uses for cowboy action shooting. Very nice guns, not even just for the pricesenorgrand wrote:Uberti has some great guns too. Lots of options in terms of finish, grips, and barrel length that you don't get with Rugers.
I just bought an EAA in 357 and it shoots better than I do. After taxes and fees, it was like $400 OTD.
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11Ubertis are indeed good values for their price, but you are never going to get the reliability and ruggedness you get in a Ruger.curtism1234 wrote:My family has owned 3 ruger handguns and they have all been turds.
If I was shooting high volume, I'd probably go with a ruger. If you're not shooting it a whole lot, I'd get a Pietta. I think Cabelas has 100 dollars off right now too.
Uberti is still good but their machinery is not near as new as the Pietta guns.
I also get the impression anything you don't own or endorse are turds or junk. Have you owned a Vaquero? Ruger is tried and true brand in the SASS community and I know dozens of people that only use Vaqueros in Cowboy Action Shooting.
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12I have a Cimarron and Uberti. Both are pretty solid and a little less costly than Ruger. If I was shooting CAS all the time I think I'd go with the Ruger.
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13No. I own a fixed sight Single Six I bought new 3-4 years ago which had to be sent back to the company because the cylinder would not turn right out of the box. In addition, they had to turn the barrel because it shot so far to the left. I'm still not thrilled with the 4" benchrest groups which Ruger calls acceptable.atxgunguy wrote: I also get the impression anything you don't own or endorse are turds or junk. Have you owned a Vaquero? Ruger is tried and true brand in the SASS community and I know dozens of people that only use Vaqueros in Cowboy Action Shooting.
My dad had problems with his vintage Single Six (though it is very accurate) and my Mark II has never worked properly despite going back to ruger (though it is accurate as well...when the sights stay put).
I do agree, the Ruger is a workhorse if you're shooting thousands and thousands of rounds a year because the materials used are superior.
If you're shooting a few boxes of shells, I believe the Italian guns are perfectly fine as long as you inspect them before purchase.
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14OM Vaquero Sheriffs Special. I love everything about it except the expensive 45LC....
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16Yes, reloading for these. Straight wall revolver brass. Easy as pie.ZAZ wrote: OM Vaquero Sheriffs Special. I love everything about it except the expensive 45LC....
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18I would like one of these in stainless, with a 7.5 inch barrel, in 45 Colt so that I don't have to shoot my real Colt. It appears, however, that Ruger is not making these. But I'm so there if they do start making them again.
Since I've taken up reloading, I'm finding myself in the most pleasing situation of having more 45 Colt than I can shoot.
Since I've taken up reloading, I'm finding myself in the most pleasing situation of having more 45 Colt than I can shoot.
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The British are the chefs
The Swiss are the lovers
The French are the mechanics
The Italians make everything run on time
And the Germans are the police
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19I have a Ruger Vaquero in .45LC and I love it, a 4 5/8 stainless one with wood grips. There are pics in the porn thread. My funnest handgun. Since I reload, I can cut the cost of the expensive rounds. I own two other Rugers and all three are excellent.
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20I have a set of old faux pearl grips for nm vaquero if anybody wants to sissify theirs. 25 bucks shipped. PM me if you want pics.
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21Bisley or non-Bisley?Cabrito wrote:I have a set of old faux pearl grips for nm vaquero if anybody wants to sissify theirs. 25 bucks shipped. PM me if you want pics.
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22No vaquero, but a 357 Blackhawk. Shoots like a laser.
Also a single six. Smaller laser.
Also a single six. Smaller laser.
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23I have owned a Blackhawk for many years. In fact when I bought it I'll bet coitus ( I like to pronounce his name with a New Joisy accent ) was still dangling between his daddies thighs. I like the Blackhawk and I'm in good company, the finest gunsmiths in the country use them for the canvas when they produce their masterpieces. By the way there is no such thing as an "old vaquero", there is the vaquero, new vaquero and bisley vaquero.
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24I own several Rugers and I love them. By "several" I mean something over a dozen. Most handguns come off the factory floor a little rough but Rugers tend to be the easiest to polish and tune into a tack driver. They are also among the very strongest on the market. If I were relegated to one handgun, it would be a .44 Mag in either a Ruger Super Blackhawk or a Ruger RedHawk with either a 4" or 5" barrel.
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25https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAvBB2l ... FD8F63CA82
Sonofagun: Watch some of this guy's vids and you'll want to buy a Ruger right this minute.
Sonofagun: Watch some of this guy's vids and you'll want to buy a Ruger right this minute.
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