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Single action revolvers

RDTRDT Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
edited March 2004 in Ask the Experts
Im going to be buying 2 new single action "peacemaker" style revolvers. Right now Im looking at the EMF Hartford models becuase i like the styling, finishes, an price. Are these good guns and are there any problems with them? If so, what is a better choice? Thanks!
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  • RDTRDT Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking to get a single action revolver. Does anyone have any suggestions on Rugers or Berettas? Or any other brands for that matter. Probably in 45 Colt.
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  • vikingsfaninmivikingsfaninmi Member Posts: 366 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have one Ruger single action and two double action. By the end of the week, I hope to have another Ruger single action. I've been shooting Ruger revolvers for 13 years. They are totally reliable, accurate and a pleasure to shoot. Pick a caliber, make your purchase and have some fun.
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  • chorkiechorkie Member Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    A couple of questions if you want us to give you a good recomendation.
    1. What do you want to use it for? (hunting -small or large game, target shooting , plinking)
    2. What is your budget?
    3. How much shooting experience do you have?
    Give us something to work with and we will help narrow your choices down.
    Chorkie

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  • ker2222ker2222 Member Posts: 188 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have owned or shot many of the SA revolvers. It all depends what you want.

    Are you looking for a "cowboy gun" or a single action hunting weapon?
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  • RDTRDT Member Posts: 52 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Chorkie,
    I will use it for recreational shooting (no pressure, just for fun)
    I can afford a good quality gun but, I don't need a custom gun. I am looking at something along the price range of the brands I mentioned.
    I have many years of shooting experiance. I have just not had a single action revolver in other than 22 cal.
    I also do not want stainless steel.
    Just wondered what the best bang for the buck was.
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  • hissinggoosehissinggoose Member Posts: 763 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Vaquero. Can't go wrong with the Vaquero. I have one in 44mag 7.5 bbl, one in 45 colt 5.5 bbl, and a bisley 44mag on the way. In my experience, they are accurate enough (with prudent practice) to hunt with and a ton of fun at the range. Try one of these and call me in the morning![:p]
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  • duckhunterduckhunter Member Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    RUGER, RUGER, RUGER

    I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.
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  • ThrockmortonThrockmorton Member Posts: 814 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The Rugers,being bigge heavier guns are made for highpressure loads if the need arises...the clones and real colts are not.
    The colts and clones are slimmer and better balanced,IMHO,and John Wayne did'nt shoot no Ruger,by golly. :)
    The guns that Cimmaron imports from Uberti are real nice.I have seen but not shot the new Berettas',but am gueesing they are good from Pards I've talked to.
    do you do yor own 'smithing? the clones seem to take a bit of tinkering to keep 'em running...more than rugers anyway.
    If you go clone,most of the new ones have a coil spring hand spring,a la ruger.great way to go.The old flat hand springs are famous for breaking.
    Hope I've helped. ;)

    Throckmortons' the alias,cas is the game.
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  • THINMANTHINMAN Member Posts: 232 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    THE RUGER SINGLE ACTIONS ARE BY FAR THE BEST FOR YOUR DOLLAR.
    THEY HAVE A WIDE SELECTION OF CALIBERS , BARREL LENGHT'S, AND OFFER FIXED SIGHTS , ADJ. SIGHTS , OR THE HUNTER MODEL WITH VERY SOLID SCOPE MOUNT AND RINGS INCLUDED . BUY THE RUGER AND YOU WILL NOT BE
    SORRY BUY ANOTHER AND YOU'LL WISH YOU HAD THE RUGER.

    THINMAN
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  • gap1916gap1916 Member Posts: 4,977
    edited November -1
    My vote is for Ruger [8D]

    Greg
    Former Marine
    A N G L I C O
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  • Jake_S-83Jake_S-83 Member Posts: 2,333 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i know im gonna catch heck for this, but i dont like ruger wheelguns. that said, the single six is an awesome gun, and im sure Im gonna shoot that thing till if falls apart.
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  • chorkiechorkie Member Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Throckmorton pretty much summed it up. Your best bet is going to be the Ruger, my personal choice would be the Vaquero.
    Chorkie

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  • mauser_centralmauser_central Member Posts: 733 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I vote Cimarron. They are a clone but according to Cimarron every part on the original 1st Gen 1873 peace maker will interchange. My dad owns A Cimarron and it feels great and has a nice 2 1/2 to 3lb trigger factory. Well balanced to. just thought i'd throw my 2 cents in.

    I've always followed my father's advice: he told me, first to always keep my word and, second, to never insult anybody unintentionally. If I insult you, you can be damn sure I intend to. And, third, he told me not to go around looking for trouble.
    John Wayne
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  • HangfireHangfire Member Posts: 3,010 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ruger single actions are top of the line.I don't think Beretta makes one.

    Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
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  • v35v35 Member Posts: 12,710 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Ruger is the most reliable and strongest. The Vaquero looks most like the Colt but is scaled up and heavier.
    If you have to have the feel of a Colt SAA, you're stuck with the Colt or its' clones and occasional spring breakage.
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