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Post by nerdthenord on Jun 17, 2024 20:21:37 GMT
I ended up joining the local Cowboy Action Shooting club back in April, and to finish my gun set (for now) I ordered two Colt 1860 Army Richards-Mason Type II conversion revolvers in .38 special to match my Rossi 1892 (which I intend to replace with a Winchester 1866 eventually). They arrive at my FFL Thursday! I chose .38 special as my caliber of choice over .45 colt because it's half the price and a bit more competitive (although I am mainly going for style and fun, not to be super super competitive, hence the 1860 conversions instead of the standard 1873 colts). Attachments:![Screenshot 481.png](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/IRLTgzRjTpHWDXdVQvVA.png)
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Jun 17, 2024 21:11:04 GMT
Nice, I ended up selling all my cowboy action guns as the local club was way too far to get to and between driving and time just wasn't feasible to do.
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Post by nerdthenord on Jun 18, 2024 12:58:12 GMT
Nice, I ended up selling all my cowboy action guns as the local club was way too far to get to and between driving and time just wasn't feasible to do. Ah dang. My group is an hour away, not bad for Texas distance.
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Post by nerdthenord on Jun 21, 2024 23:56:24 GMT
Beautiful!!! Attachments:![553B9EEE-DC6D-4351-823D-B65C80E5EBFB.jpeg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/MdDkOlknIUDePsAlAGYW.png)
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Post by nerdthenord on Jun 26, 2024 13:58:37 GMT
I had to take a cheesy Gunslinger Pose pic now that I have two identical wheel guns. The revolvers are unloaded and absolutely cannot fire, and I made sure nobody was to the sides of me. Attachments:![448879394_7666837670069541_7392725662116589....jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/pjXNoRfLicjDHOalIpUu.png)
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Post by howler on Jun 26, 2024 16:46:48 GMT
Good looking wheels there. Outlaw Josie Wales. Everyone should have a wheel gun! You got any bowie knives to keep them company? Gotta have a good bowie...or three (or even a crazy kukri blade...something that says OUCH if messed with).
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Post by Lord Newport on Jun 26, 2024 17:47:37 GMT
I had to take a cheesy Gunslinger Pose pic now that I have two identical wheel guns. The revolvers are unloaded and absolutely cannot fire, and I made sure nobody was to the sides of me. You need a good western hat
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Jun 27, 2024 1:06:54 GMT
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Post by nerdthenord on Jun 27, 2024 1:28:23 GMT
Thanks guys. Yeah, no Bowie yet but it’s on the list, as is a really nice cowboy hat. My first range trip was a little disappointing. My accuracy was not particularly good, but at least it’s acceptable for cowboy action shooting (not a precision shooting sport). Left column is 3 years, then 7, then 15. One handed, 158g .38 special. At least I had a good time at the range. Attachments:![1CF1D0F1-F50C-4374-B532-17438CC31DA6.jpeg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/UdmuGpHthomZTiHshxAb.png)
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Post by Eric Bergeron on Jun 27, 2024 2:34:29 GMT
I am laughing at your response, you put 3 years, but meant to put 3 yards, glad you aged up haha
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Post by wildyracing on Jul 6, 2024 9:39:43 GMT
These are some great six-shooters! I only got a blued Ruger New Vaquero 5.5" in .357 magnum recently to pair it with my Henry Big Boy Steel in the same caliber, cause it is what's available in my country. Still haven't shot the revolver much, maybe around 200 cartridges to it. But I upgraded it with Wolff Springs and there is certainly a big improvement in action. Used the 30 oz trigger spring and the 16 lbs hammer spring, plus did a bit of sandpaper polishing to the action myself. So far, 100% reliable ignition.
My original idea was to attain a 45 Colt six-shooter and lever-action in order to feel as a "real" cowboy. But can not find these in my country, thus I had to make some compromises with newer made guns like the Vaquero and the Big Boy (which are not historically accurate as design goes) and the 357 magnum, which is also a modern thing. Can attach a picture of the pair, if I know how... :)
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Post by eastman on Jul 6, 2024 16:27:20 GMT
If you know how, then the answer is "yes you can"
I have Blackhawks, instead of Vaqueros. Adjustable sights aren't as authentic, but they help when you are cross-eye dominant.
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