Author Topic: OH! That Doug Turnbull SAA looks GOOD!! (Read 1881 times)

Dusty Miller · « **on:** March 16, 2005, 10:10:16 PM »

I'm within a hair's breath (whatever that is!) of buying one of Doug Turnbull's beautiful SAA 45 Colt Revolvers. Does anybody here know of any reason why I shouldn't?

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2005, 12:34:14 AM »

only reason i can come up with is that ill be jealous!! i want a 5.5 inch .3220!!

Greybeard · « **Reply #2 on:** March 17, 2005, 02:08:37 AM »

If ya want it and can afford it then just buy it. Since when do we need a reason to buy what we want if we can afford it? For a short while longer here in America we can still buy such things just cuz we want it.

PeterF. · « **Reply #3 on:** March 17, 2005, 03:14:31 AM »

I have no argument about Turnbull's prices; I've seen his workmanship and it's worth every dime. But what I'm wondering is why most lesser restoration (like rebluing) is generally considered to detract from the value of an older gun. It seems like "all-original" (warts and all) is better than re-worked. And how does true "factory" refinishing effect value?

Yukon Gold · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2005, 05:15:30 AM »

Six months ago, I purchased two of his .45 SAA (sequentially numbered) to use for Cowboy Action Shooting.
At the time, they were only $900 a piece, and the prices were about to go up, so I made the plunge.

By far, they are the most beautiful guns I own. The fit, finish, and quality is unmatched.

Now, my problem is... they're too pretty to knock around with Cowboy Action Shooting.

A good excuse to get a couple of the new Vaqueros

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2005, 10:42:48 AM »

Yukon, that's my concern too! If this gun is a pretty in real life as it is in American Hangunner then it just my lay in my gunsafe for a LONG time before I can get myself to put some loads thru it. Of course, if it then turns out to be a real tack driver I'll hate myself for not shooting it sooner.

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2005, 11:44:18 AM »

that would bother me a bit. I have quite a few custom sixguns and i shoot the ++++ out of all of them!

Yukon Gold · « **Reply #7 on:** March 17, 2005, 03:19:02 PM »

Lloyd said -

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I have quite a few custom sixguns and i shoot the ++++ out of all of them!

Two years ago, just before my Dad passed away, he passed onto me an older model S&W model 29,hand carved and gold inlayed by Neil Hartliep. Topped off with elephant ivory grips.

To this day, I cannot shoot it - too pretty!

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #8 on:** March 19, 2005, 06:55:16 AM »

I'm going down today to get a copy of the FFl and Monday I'll get a check off to Senoir Turnbull. HOT DOGGIES!! I'm getting really excited about this gun.

TScottO · « **Reply #9 on:** March 19, 2005, 12:00:33 PM »

There is nothing wrong at all with buying fine guns. The only problem is that normal priced guns just dont fill the need like they use to.

Congrats and be sure to share some pics.

Take Care,
Scott

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #10 on:** March 19, 2005, 01:42:18 PM »

I guess if i had a beautiful family heirlom like that id be skeptical about shooting it too.

Quote from: Yukon Gold

Lloyd said -
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I have quite a few custom sixguns and i shoot the ++++ out of all of them!

Two years ago, just before my Dad passed away, he passed onto me an older model S&W model 29,hand carved and gold inlayed by Neil Hartliep. Topped off with elephant ivory grips.

To this day, I cannot shoot it - too pretty!

44 Man · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2005, 12:21:48 AM »

But they are made to SHOOT!!! Would you buy a beautiful car and not drive it? Would you have a beautiful wife and not .... (never mind). The point being that these guns were made to shoot, it would be a shame not to enjoy them. True, if it is an old family heirloom, then I wouldn't push top loads but use 'regular' factory equivalent loads in her. I have a Colt 1911 on layway now. It is 1 0f 500 with an engraved slide and other goodies. Guess what? I fully intend to take it to a couple of IDPA matches! One of my greatest pleasures is walking around a gun show and asking the dealer who has a beautiful, engraved gun with 14 nylon ties around the hammer so no one can cock it, 'How does that gun shoot?' 44 Man

RCL · « **Reply #12 on:** March 20, 2005, 03:00:30 AM »

I've examined some old Winchester's that have been restored at Turnbull's. The beauty of the color case hardening has to be seen to be believed.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #13 on:** March 24, 2005, 01:16:09 AM »

The check is in the mail, YEEHAW!! I'm really exicited about the prospect of owning and shooting this gun. Stay tuned to this website for future updates!

jd45 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 30, 2005, 02:49:36 PM »

As I understand it , Doug does the case-hardening on the cylinder frames & hammers for United States Firearms, & from what I can see, it's magnificent. jd45.

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2005, 12:45:43 AM »

BAD NEWS !! The gun arrived at Bilson's in Turlock and when they went to the PRC "approved gun" list it was nowhere to be found. I'm sure the article in Am. Hndgnr. said it was CA approved but perhaps not so. I'm waiting to hear from DTR about their experiences selling guns in the PRC and just what catagory they are sold under. If it can be called a replica I think it'll fly but otherwise...................well, I just don't wanna think about it.

uncle remus · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2005, 05:02:57 AM »

Oh the heart felt pain!

Dusty is there some othe list in the statute that defines what "certain single-action revolvers" means or is this more CA gun grabber lingo meaning you can see it but can't have it.

http://justice.doj.ca.gov/safeguns/safeguns_new.taf

Private party transfers, curio/relic handguns, certain single-action revolvers, and pawn/consignment returns are exempt from this requirement.

Your favorite NC hillbilly

Yukon Gold · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2005, 05:44:55 AM »

Dusty - I can't believe the problem you are having!! I was looking forward to seeing your reply after you received the pistol.

I grew up in California, I even own 5 acres and a house outside of Temecula. But I actually have not lived there for the past 10 years.

Every year, I see the gun laws in CA getting more and more out of hand. It would seem CA's new tactic is not to exclude certain types of weapons, but fail to include weapons in their list! Just another means to their ends.

I think it's time to pull up stakes, and completely get away from CA. At least here in Nebraska they don't make you feel like a criminal for owning a gun.

I hope you success - it will be worth the effort!

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #18 on:** April 11, 2005, 09:05:34 PM »

It looks like the gun is going to pass as a replica, which in fact it is. If things go well I'll have it in less than two weeks (PRC remember). That gun is so pretty I can't believe it. The bluing is gorgeous, and that case hardening is to die for. Soon, SOON!! As a matter of fact I'll pick it up on the 23rd. I'm just gitt'n all sticky and sweaty think'n about it!!

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #19 on:** April 23, 2005, 09:38:49 PM »

I got it!! It lays safely in my safe along side several other revolvers who I'm sure are admiring that beautiful frame and the terrific bluing. Now, if I can get some time off from work in the next 90 days it'll take a trip to the range to see what its got.

Yukon Gold · « **Reply #20 on:** April 25, 2005, 06:26:04 AM »

:grin:
Good to hear you finally got it! You will love the way it shoots (even better than it looks!).

I ordered two consecutively numbered ones last last year for Cowboy Action Shooting. Didn't have a chance to use them until yesterday at the first local shoot of the year. The weather was great, the people even better - and the guns performed flawlessly. It was a good day!

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2005, 12:58:55 AM »

ONE OF THESE DAYS I'll get some time off and get to the range and give it a go. I want to compare it to my 3 3/4" Vaquero which is out right now getting a trigger job (not that the original trigger work was all that bad but I like'm light, slick, and crisp).