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Starting SASS Revolvers, Rifle, and Shotgun
knightrider
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I was just at the Randolph Round up at Sparta, IL this weekend and enjoyed it a lot. It has been an on going dream of mine to get involved in SASS, however when I first found out about it I was in high school, had no money, car, etc. This progressed into collage with a few problems taken care of (car) and others taking its place (time). It has been three long years and I am finally getting done with school this December[:D] (crossed fingers). With is coming I am really wanting to get involved. After a few false starts (buying the wrong rifle a 30-30 and a black powder .44 Remington)I am wanting some advice on the route to take. I know it is not cheap hobby but I might be able to get my father in on the deal. But even if I can not get him involved here is what I need.:
1. Two Revolvers in .357 (I will not be including the .44 doesn't fit my hands as nice as a Colt)
2. One Rifle also in .357
3. One shotgun in 12ga.
On top of this because I don't have the biggest hands in the world I have handled a Bisley Ruger and found it quite agreeable for my hands. I can cand handle a reguar colt clone but like I said the Bisely feels better. I would like to know the ups and downs of the Bisley model revolver. I know that Ruger is not the cheapest but I am looking to quality over price in certain areas. No I can not afford a 1873 clone even though I would like one for the rifle area. If I decide to go with a Ruger I know that the Blackhawk is the cheapest but I would like to go iron sights if possable. Also what is the difference between the New Ruger Vaquero vs the older one. Thanks for the upcoming advice and prevous advice.
Knightrider
1. Two Revolvers in .357 (I will not be including the .44 doesn't fit my hands as nice as a Colt)
2. One Rifle also in .357
3. One shotgun in 12ga.
On top of this because I don't have the biggest hands in the world I have handled a Bisley Ruger and found it quite agreeable for my hands. I can cand handle a reguar colt clone but like I said the Bisely feels better. I would like to know the ups and downs of the Bisley model revolver. I know that Ruger is not the cheapest but I am looking to quality over price in certain areas. No I can not afford a 1873 clone even though I would like one for the rifle area. If I decide to go with a Ruger I know that the Blackhawk is the cheapest but I would like to go iron sights if possable. Also what is the difference between the New Ruger Vaquero vs the older one. Thanks for the upcoming advice and prevous advice.
Knightrider
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I shoot Bisleys and wear XXL gloves.
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Regards,
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/Default.htm
As for shot guns, I have a Turkish made Charles Daly imported side by side outside hammer coach gun in 12ga. that I have found to be just fine. But Stoeger also has a good coach gun.
Knightrider
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=S/A-357-B4&category=Revolver
And they make a Colt Lightning style pump action rifle that'll fire either .38SPL or .357MAG and they're only $475.00
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=C357BR&category=Rifle
The Stoeger 12ga. 20" barrel coach gun can be had for $320.00
http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/coach.tpl
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Horseman is paying too much for his guns. The cowboy camp can be had in the $500's, but you only need the basic 1894 which can be had in the $300's. With about an hours worth of work it will be slicker and more reliable that the CC model. the CC model is marketed and sold to those who will buy anything that says cowboy on it. The rugers can be had for less than $375 new. A baikal double will run less than $225 new.
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You get what you pay for. I'm not paying too much for my guns. I can afford better more authentic guns, that's why I bought Cimarron imported Uberti 1873 SAA old model frame revolvers in .45COLT and had them worked to near perfection. I also bought a Cimarron Uberti 1873 lever action also in .45COLT and had it worked to be truly slick. And, my Charles Daly KBI Liberty II coach gun is a beautiful, sturdy 12ga. 20" barrel outside hammer coach gun with excellent color case hardened receiver, nicely blued barrels and a great looking walnut stock and forehand.
Now, for someone like knightrider who can't afford more expensive guns, both the options I mentioned and the ones you mentioned are decent options, except the Baikal's I've seen were junk! Of course he could also find some good deals on decent used guns. But as for me, I'll stick with my Cimarron Ubertis and my Liberty II coach gun!
As to holsters,you don't want 'quick draw' cut down holsters,IMHO.We throw in some running once in a while and security counts in a holster.drop a gun,and wave bye bye.
The drop-down buscadero style are acceptable but not 'period correct.'. a belt and 2 holsters,or 2 crossed beltes with 1 holster each is more 'real' cowboy. I use 2 strongide holsters as the 'dance' and potential for a dq is just too high for me.I"m not out to win the match so good basic holsters get er done for me.
there is guns and gear for sale all the time on the SASS Wire,the Frontier Spot,and Cas City forums.
www.sassnet.com
www.cascity.com
www.frontierspot.org
Hope to mee ya down the trail.
Throckmorton SASS #23149
Horseman,I believe he was refering to the prices you quoted for the guns .Sounded more like 'list' than 'street' is all.
As to holsters,you don't want 'quick draw' cut down holsters,IMHO.We throw in some running once in a while and security counts in a holster.drop a gun,and wave bye bye.
The drop-down buscadero style are acceptable but not 'period correct.'. a belt and 2 holsters,or 2 crossed beltes with 1 holster each is more 'real' cowboy. I use 2 strongide holsters as the 'dance' and potential for a dq is just too high for me.I"m not out to win the match so good basic holsters get er done for me.
there is guns and gear for sale all the time on the SASS Wire,the Frontier Spot,and Cas City forums.
www.sassnet.com
www.cascity.com
www.frontierspot.org
Hope to mee ya down the trail.
Throckmorton SASS #23149
Yes, they were just quick list prices I found on each company's website just for expediency, to demonstrate that even new guns could be had a relatively low prices.
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