Author Topic: What is your "Ultimate" SA revolver? (Read 7384 times)

Curt Dawson · « **on:** May 19, 2010, 02:33:37 PM »

What is the ultimate SA revolver for you?

sbhg · « **Reply #1 on:** May 19, 2010, 03:29:47 PM »

I think i'll stick w/ this one for a while.

Hairtrigger · « **Reply #2 on:** May 19, 2010, 03:40:05 PM »

I have a Ruger SBH that has been reworked by Magnaport.
I have recently purchades a Vaquero in 44-40 as a project gun but have not yet figured out how I want it to end up

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #3 on:** May 19, 2010, 04:16:29 PM »

these two. Stainless 500 by john linebaugh blued oct 500 by dustin linebaugh.

Ken ONeill · « **Reply #4 on:** May 20, 2010, 01:45:53 AM »

Freedom Arms .475 Linebaugh, followed closely by the .500WE.

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #5 on:** May 20, 2010, 05:33:08 AM »

I don't have much single action stuff but so far it's my colt in .45 lc.

44 Man · « **Reply #6 on:** May 20, 2010, 12:13:09 PM »

A SAA type revolver, transfer bar action, with a thunderer rounded grip frame, super blackhawk style hammer, and a 3 1/2" barrel with ejector rod in 44 spl or .45 colt. Hmmm. Mayber a New Vaquero, or Montado with the grip frame worked on. But it has to be blue, no stainless. Got to work on this one! 44 Man

teamnelson · « **Reply #7 on:** May 20, 2010, 12:17:09 PM »

Ruger Bisley .44 w/7.5" barrel; had it for a while now and others have come and gone. Had a customized BFR with all the trimmings, still preferred my Bisley.

I'm liking an Old Army as well right now, if that counts.

Greeenriver · « **Reply #8 on:** May 20, 2010, 06:50:31 PM »

For me, it's not just one revolver, it's a matched pair.

Colts. SAA. 4&3/4 bbls. Black Powder frames. All blued frames. Elephant Ivory grips. Caliber .45colt. Bulseye ejectors. Fixed sights.

Come to think of it, those are my normal "Go to" pistols that I have now. LOL !!!!!!

Greeenriver

PS: I have pictures on my 'puter but forgot how to move one here.
GR

Bigeasy · « **Reply #9 on:** May 20, 2010, 06:55:44 PM »

For over-all looks and quality, I like my blue and case 4 3/4 USFA .44 spec. As a using S/A, I am partial to my SS 4 3/4 Super Blackhawk - it balances and carries well, and is way too accurate for a short barreled wheel gun with open sights.

Larry

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2010, 03:34:16 AM »

that usfa you decribed would be close to the top for me too. Someday!

Quote from: Bigeasy on May 20, 2010, 06:55:44 PM

For over-all looks and quality, I like my blue and case 4 3/4 USFA .44 spec. As a using S/A, I am partial to my SS 4 3/4 Super Blackhawk - it balances and carries well, and is way too accurate for a short barreled wheel gun with open sights.

Larry

Boxhead · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2010, 04:12:31 AM »

Tough call, but this 44 Special would be in the running with a few others.

oregoncoyote · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2010, 05:24:32 AM »

i dream of fancy Bowen/Turnbull customs, but so far i can't think of why i'd need any more than my stock USFA Storekeeper 3.5” 45 Colt with Birdshead (Bisley-style) hammer, standard grip, ejector, Turnbull Case Hardening & Dome blue.

unlike most guys, i prefer checkered rubber grips over wood. and although i originally expected to have to send it off to Hamilton for tuning, i'm more than happy with the action as i received it from (and smoothed up by) LHSS - timing is perfect, lock-up nice and tight, action smooth. and after a trip back to USFA, it now shoots to exact POA. i couldn't ask for more...

doc-and · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2010, 07:38:25 AM »

That would be a tough one

Could be my Mag-Na-Port SBH conversion in 44Mag

or my stock Ruger Blackhawk convertable in 45Colt/45acp

Or my United Sporting Arms in 45Colt

docand

Lloyd Smale · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2010, 01:58:14 PM »

boxhead thats still in my book one of the prettiest sixguns in existance.

Quote from: Boxhead on May 21, 2010, 04:12:31 AM

Tough call, but this 44 Special would be in the running with a few others.

GRIMJIM · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2010, 03:44:45 PM »

That is pretty. Spalted birch?

bluecow · « **Reply #16 on:** May 30, 2010, 03:34:21 AM »

5.5" 44mag ss sbh. not fish, fowl, nor good red meat. just in the perfect center.

RB Rooson · « **Reply #17 on:** May 31, 2010, 03:31:35 AM »

The "Ultimate" SA Revolver?

For me, probably the Ruger Blackhawk in .38/357 (almost any barrel length). I do not know how you could wear one out. Made tremendously sturdy....."once had an old timer tell me - You can throw a Blackhawk off of a sixty mph cement truck, git run over by a second cement truck, pick it up and it will still shoot!" Over the years, I have found this to be very valid. The .38/357 gives you two (2) calibers to shoot and is very usable for many situations.

Frank V · « **Reply #18 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:54:18 AM »

This sounds like a dream gun?
For me it'd be a Colt SAA, CCB 4-3/4, .45 Colt, 90% coverage engraving from Colt, one piece Ivory stocks with a steers heas similar to the one Elmer Keith always used, Well we said it was the ultimate.
Frank

Duke0313 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:27:03 PM »

Ruger, .41 Magnum Blackhawk!

temmi · « **Reply #20 on:** June 01, 2010, 12:46:53 PM »

Mine is just a plain jane Blackhawk… now with wooden grips

But those are some real nice guns

Flint · « **Reply #21 on:** June 01, 2010, 10:08:29 PM »

I would love to have an Old Model 3-screw Vaquero..... What, you say they never made one, why not?

44 Man · « **Reply #22 on:** June 02, 2010, 02:57:57 AM »

Just ran across a 7 1/2" Colt SAA .45 at Jay's for only $600! I put it on hold while I think about it. Don't need another sa right now, but at that price I could make it a short barreled 'fun' gun. 44 Man

Axehandle · « **Reply #23 on:** June 02, 2010, 04:55:46 PM »

Here it seems to most often be the one(s) that went to the range on the last trip... Today it is a Reeder and Gallagher 500L and a FA and Gallagher 44 Mag... Next Week? Who knows..

Default_Required · « **Reply #24 on:** June 03, 2010, 03:24:47 PM »

Boys those are some Beauties !!

My Ultimate SA , That would have to be my old work horse 44 7.5 SBH , she aint gonna win any beauty pagents But she is my ugly broke in bluing gone here and there darling and she doesnt mind four wheeler rides or getting muddy . And when she gets muddy or scratched I dont have to feel obligated to commit harri carri.

And After ( God Forbid) my Father passes on his SRH stainless 6" 44 will become my ultimate sixgun

Here she is with one of my other trusty woods tools

Frank V · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2010, 05:32:23 PM »

Quote from: 44 Man on June 02, 2010, 02:57:57 AM

Just ran across a 7 1/2" Colt SAA .45 at Jay's for only $600! I put it on hold while I think about it. Don't need another sa right now, but at that price I could make it a short barreled 'fun' gun. 44 Man

At that price it wouldn't take any hard thinking from me if I could afford it. That's a GREAT buy. I'd get it if I were you!

Frank

Curt Dawson · « **Reply #26 on:** June 04, 2010, 01:27:38 AM »

Well since I started this thread I will offer my Ultimate SA revolver.
A ss Ruger Blackhawk,Qualite birds head grip frame,bisley hammer,checkered coral wood grips,tritium front sight,peep rear sight,3" barrel,chambered in 45 acp.

kynardsj · « **Reply #27 on:** June 04, 2010, 02:35:51 AM »

It would definately be a Ruger. Got the 45 LC and the 22. Plan on getting a 4 5/8 inch 357 mag to fit in the middle.

Boxhead · « **Reply #28 on:** June 04, 2010, 08:52:45 AM »

OK, this one is tied with the other.

Well, and this 38 WCF too.

oregoncoyote · « **Reply #29 on:** June 04, 2010, 11:06:02 AM »

wow boxhead, that stainless 500 bis looks great. quite the set-up. what a beautiful hunter that makes...