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Offline Cookiemann

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« on: January 08, 2006, 12:03:03 PM »
Never owned or even fired a pistol before.  Was looking at revolvers at Gander today.  I liked the feel of the Uberti Cattleman.  Also checked out the Ruger.  Lots of difference in price, so I thought I should come here and see what you all think before I get all worked up about savin' $200.  So, what da ya think?  Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: January 08, 2006, 12:24:51 PM »
Welcome to the dark side of shooting.  I'd go with a Ruger Blackhawk of some sort (.357 or .44) -- strong as a bank safe, accurate, adjustable sights, and reliable.
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« Reply #2 on: January 08, 2006, 01:49:12 PM »
best suggestion i can give you is to buy a ruger single six .22 if you really want to learn to shoot a handgun its the only way to go. YOu can shoot it alot cheaply and learn proper trigger control without having to worry about muzzle blast and recoil. Shoot about 50 bricks of shells through it and then step up to something bigger. Youll never regret it.
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« Reply #3 on: January 08, 2006, 05:16:45 PM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale
best suggestion i can give you is to buy a ruger single six .22 if you really want to learn to shoot a handgun its the only way to go. YOu can shoot it alot cheaply and learn proper trigger control without having to worry about muzzle blast and recoil. Shoot about 50 bricks of shells through it and then step up to something bigger. Youll never regret it.


Ditto!!!
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« Reply #4 on: January 09, 2006, 12:42:44 PM »
Thanks, guys.  You know, that sounds like good advice.  Who, knows maybe I can bag a rabbit or two along the way.  Thanks, again.

Cookieman
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« Reply #5 on: January 09, 2006, 04:38:32 PM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale
best suggestion i can give you is to buy a ruger single six .22 if you really want to learn to shoot a handgun its the only way to go. YOu can shoot it alot cheaply and learn proper trigger control without having to worry about muzzle blast and recoil. Shoot about 50 bricks of shells through it and then step up to something bigger. Youll never regret it.


Lloyd Smale said it best, You can shoot the 22cal handgun in so many different places, Plus they are the best thing to learn trigger control and all the safety issues that are attached to handgun shooting. Best of luck to ya Cookieman Stay Safe :D ..............Joe...............
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« Reply #6 on: January 09, 2006, 11:38:18 PM »
After cruising through the Taurus, Ruger and Browning sites, I have a couple more questions.  Taurus has quite a line-up of 17HMR.  How would that be for a 1st revolver?  Are the shells that much more expensive?  Doesn't Ruger make one that comes with 2 cylinders...22 and 22Mag?  Also, what about the Browning Buckmark?  I know its not a revolver, but would that make a good 1st pistol?  Thanks
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« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2006, 02:13:10 AM »
Yes, the Rugers comes with both! 17 HMR is about 2x the price of 22 LRs,
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« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2006, 02:47:46 PM »
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Never owned or even fired a pistol before. ... Was looking at revolvers at Gander today.  I liked the feel of the Uberti Cattleman.  Also checked out the Ruger.  Lots of difference in price, so I thought I should come here and see what you all think before I get all worked up about savin' $200.  So, what da ya think?  Thanks


6-1/2" Stainless Ruger Single-Six. Hold it for about 5 minutes and you'll never want to put it down. They're plenty accurate and the 6-1/2" Stainless has a nice heft and a good sight radius, but is still small enough to be a very handy backpacking gun. The extra .22 Mag. cylinder packs a lot of extra power for fun or hunting.
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« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2006, 08:42:03 AM »
I am kinda partial to the Single Six Hunters...Just like a little brother to my Super Blackhawk Hunter...I don't own one yet but I will someday.
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« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2006, 04:24:10 PM »
Quote from: Lloyd Smale
best suggestion i can give you is to buy a ruger single six .22 if you really want to learn to shoot a handgun its the only way to go. YOu can shoot it alot cheaply and learn proper trigger control without having to worry about muzzle blast and recoil. Shoot about 50 bricks of shells through it and then step up to something bigger. Youll never regret it.


This is a great suggestion.  I've done a lot of shooting with a single six and a mark II slab side.  But, don't rule out an air pistol.  I've put more rounds through my Beeman Tempist air pistol than anything I own.  I only paid about $125 for it.  I can shoot it in the back yard.  It teaches great trigger control and probably improved my shooting more than anything else I've tried.
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« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2006, 09:52:09 PM »
A good 22 LR is a great way to learn.  There are a lot of 22 LR's that have a 22 Winchester Mag cylinder that allows you some choice in what you shoot.  For a 22 you don't need to go with Ruger.  Buying used can also be a good deal, if you shop carefully.

I do a lot of handloading.  In some calibers Rugers are such strong revolvers (Blackhawks and Redhawks) that there are special much more powerful loading tables for them.

compare the max amount of powder or more importantly the "relative pressure or CUP" for a 45 Long Colt in the following sites

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/45coltlil.php

http://www.hodgdon.com/data/pistol/45colt.php
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