McCandless
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The low price is deceptive, this is a darned good pistol! Thoroughly reliable, feeds just about anything 9mm. I haven't been able to make it jam with any factory-made round or my 9mm reloads. Easy to work on should you desire any upgrades. I put an aftermarket trigger and springs in mine (MA compliant Trigger), Tritium sights and a metal guide rod, wider slide release. None of that is necessary, just felt like it. None of the upgrades are expensive and they are widely available. Oh, and capacity is 16+1
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When I flew to EoT I shipped my ammo ahead via UPS. Like has been posted here, Hub, ORM-D, Adult Signature. It was .45 Colt ammo and Shotshells. That much weight, the cost at the time was about $25.00 I don't know what the rates are now, I know from the stuff I've sold on the Classified Wire that shipping fees have gone up.
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The only advantage to going shorter is if that's what you use for your pistols and you just want to load one one case size, one bullet size for everything. This way if you load Schofields for you pistol, you can load Schofields for your rifle too, etc.
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wonder what would happen if I put them in my .45 Colt frames??
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Wish I had some barrels, you could do a complete caliber change!
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250 shipped for the pair?
PM sent.
~Duc~
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I will take no 6 the gun belt, Irish Pat
Thanks! I'll send you a PM shortly.
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FS: 2 Gloss Stainless Steel .357 Cylinders for Ruger "Old Model" (large frame) Vaqueros.
129.00 ea including shipping via USPS priority mail.
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I'll take the hat band - let me know how/where to send payment
PM sent
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Ah yeas... like Pat Riot said... you might want to go with '92 Rifles instead of a Carbine... reloading on the clock each stage gets to be a pain. I watched a pard do that with his Winchester '94 carbine. Most stages will require 10 rounds in the rifle. Very few 9 round stages and I've only seen one 8 round stage. Personally, I like the front weight of Rifle better, less movement when placing follow-up shots on the same target, and not too heavy to swing easily to other targets. Just personal opinion... all my rifles are octagonal barrel 20"
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Starting out I want to try to keep costs of firearms down (not much capital to work with). I was thinking about the Rossi R92 or Taurus 45LC Thunderbolt and 2 Traditions Firearms RAWHIDE 1873 45LC.
Howdy, welcome to the fire! You'll be getting lots of advice here, and the answers may go on for a couple of pages. I'm just going to stick to your questions.
First, between the '92 and the Thunderbolt... hands down the '92 will give you a better outcome. I've HAD a Thunderbolt, don't have it anymore. Was never able to get it to run reliably, and the customer service was awful. I started with a '92, sold it some years later. Finally tracked one down just like it again. It's a strong rifle, can be used for other purposes than CAS. You can fire heavy loads in it and it is a very accurate rifle. You should have it worked over by a Cowboy Gunsmith, or if you're reasonably handy, order the CD and parts from Steve's Gunz and do the action job yourself. Since you are going for price point, this might be the best option in a rifle that can be found in that price range. You might want to rethink shooting .45 unless you reload.
Without reloading, boxes of .45colt are going to be fairly expensive, at more than two boxes per match, plus practice .38's would be less expensive to buy. I'd recommend getting into reloading fairly soon.
For the pistols, you might want to look at the Taylor's Cattleman, in either regular or Gunfighter grips. You really need to handle some guns and see if the regular "plow handle" is for you or if you want the longer "Army" grip. The Cimarron Firearms MP400 and MP411 4-3/4 and 5-1/2" are the same guns. All are at a similar price point to the Traditions pieces, but with better fit and finish. Surprisingly I bought some Cimarron Pre-War type revolvers at EoT back in 2003, and they did not need an action job or lighter springs. Yep, I was surprised, because just about every CAS firearm I own has had action work done on it. No promises, you may not get the same results from ones you buy.
You'll get a lot of advice here... I tried to stay with your posted questions. Welcome, and get out to a match and handle some guns.
Merry Christmas!
~Duc~
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Howdy, continuing to clear out my Cowboy Closet of stuff I don't use or doesn't fit anymore.
SOLD: This is a pair of Frontier Classics Old West Style pants. 100% Heavy Cotton
Suspender Buttons, Button Fly, High Waisted
48 x 28 with a 15" Rise
They are in very good used, cleaned condition.
30.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48, other locations slightly higher
SOLD: a Larger set. Wah Maker Trousers, Dark Brown Old West Styled. Suspender Buttons and Button Fly
50 X 29 High Waisted with an 18" Rise. Means you can wear these pants longer if you need to.
100% Heavy Cotton Construction, Made in the USA. In Very Good used, cleaned, condition.
25.00 includes Priority Mail Shipping anywhere in the US
pictures will come shortly.
Thanks
~Duc~
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I'll take hat band and the stampede string. . .
I'll send you a PM
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Still cleaning out items that I haven't used in quite awhile or don't fit anymore.
This is a continuation of my other thread because there's a limit of how many pictures I can put up per Post.
SOLD 11.) Black and Silver Leather Hat Band, Adjustable Size, B-Western or just to Fancify your hat. 20.00 includes shipping
12.) Black Leather Holster. Lined. Heavy Construction, fits a 5-1/2" "Old Model" Vaquero and a 3" Belt. Lip flared for easier reholstering.
I don't remember who made it, but it's a Heavy-made piece that won't collapse. Supple Leather, Solid Stitching with No Fraying. 55.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
SOLD 14.) Black Leather Plaited Stampede String with decorative metal end pieces (aglets), secured with an ornamental slide. 15.00 includes shipping to the CONUS 48
Thanks,
~Duc~
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That's funny Widder. I remember when I got my Marlin Cowboy Comp people still said "Ya need a '73" or "Ya need a '66".
Well, I pick up my '92 today...I am sure I will hear about that from some well meaning Pard.
I've got several rifles, '66 and '73s, but I'm holding on to my pre-safety half-round, half octagon Rossi '92 in .45colt, and a Winchester '92 in 38WCF. They are good shooters and as accurate as you could want. I shoot them with heavier loads and at longer distances than CAS, but they still make for a decent match gun. Have fun with that '92!
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Darn! Prayers up
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Dr. O.R. Vet, I'll be posting so some more leather items here tonight, I believe I have some more Cartridge Slides.
Shorty, sent you an e-mail.
Cobra, sent you a PM
Dantankerous, sent you a PM
Sgt. Quincannon, sending you a PM shortly.
Thanks!
Doc McC
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Thanks, yes 38 vs 32. Interesting.
Yep, but caliber plays very little role in how well you do. I've seen a shooter with a .45colt best all comers. .38's win over .32's and .people shooting .44-40 and .38-40 beat out folks shooting .38s. It's all about the craftsman, not the tool.
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I'll take #1, presuming it is for 12 gauge.
Please PM me where to send payment.
PM Sent
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Still cleaning out my Cowboy Closet of items I don't use or don't fit anymore...
FS: Leather Items
1. SOLD) Black Shotgun Belt. 52" long overall, 48" to middle hole. 2" Wide. 8 Double Loops holds 16 Shells. Brass Clipped Buckle
Contoured design. Made by Mernickle Holsters.
Suede Lined so it will stay in place. Solid and Supple, no Fraying. Very nice used condition. 75.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
anywhere else, slightly higher.
2) Black Spur Straps. Good basic pair. Nothing fancy, still gets the job done. 13.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
3. SOLD ) Heavy Duty, Small, US Military Belt Pouch, Black. Vietnam era. Fits a 2" Belt. I used it for a Cap Pouch while shooting Frontiersman.
Back is stamped US TB&SCO 1966 Solid, Supple, no Fraying. 15.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
4. SOLD) Russet Cartridge Slide, for .44/45 fits a 3" Belt. Border Tooled and Star Pattern Snaps. Made by Jackson, Asheville NC (great guys!) 15.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
5. SOLD) Black Cartridge Slide, for .44/45 fits a 2-1/4" Belt. Made by Mernickle Holsters. 13.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
SOLD 6) Fancy Black Gun Belt with Spots and Conchos, 48" overall. 44" to Middle Hole. 2-1/2" Wide. Unlined. Made by Cobra Kid. Bought it here off the Wire a few years back. 62.00 includes Priority Mail Shipping anywhere in the US.
SOLD 7.) Russet Cartridge Slide, for .44/45 fits a 3" Belt. Heavy Leather, Border Tooled and Star Concho. 15.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
SOLD 8.) Russet Cartridge Slide, for .38 fits a 3" Belt. Heavy Leather, Border Tooled, 13.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
9.) Brown Cartridge Slide, for ..44/.45 fits a 2-1/4" Belt. I used it to carry .45-70s when shooting Plainsman, 13.00 includes shipping to CONUS 48
SOLD 10.) Black and Silver Leather Hat Band, Adjustable Size, B-Western, Steam Punk, or just to Fancify your hat. 15.00 includes shipping
Thanks
~Duc~
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There's a pard in South Carolina that shoots in B-Western, does the whole Lone Ranger outfit, mask and all. He has a ball doing it!
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Chinese imports, not bad for what they are. Inspect yours before you buy it. I've seen one where the barrels were misaligned and one pointed lower than the other. Barrels are two sections with the barrel welded to the breach. Breach face has a protruding block instead of a flat face, makes smooth loading more difficult. Fit and Finish are spotty, with sharp edges at the muzzle crown and trigger guard on the one I looked at. Wood was nice, styling like a brick... but at 275.00 I wouldn't expect a lot of niceties. The specimen I handled was so stiff, I had to use my knee to open it. Personally I wouldn't recommend it as a starter gun. There are many better doubles that come up for sale on the Classified Wire for just a bit more, that already have work done on them, so they are competition ready. I'd start there. For price point, you'd do better with a Stoeger or Baikal.
True West's Best Cowboy Action Shooting Firearms
in SASS Wire
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Readers’ Choice:
Ruger’s Vaquero
Best Cowboy Action Rifle
Uberti’s 1873 Winchester
This must have been heavily influenced by advertisers. The Vaquero and 1873 are the only place I could agree with them... and I own Smokewagons and an 1887.
('87 the best CAS shotgun and Readers Choice an '87 ?? There's a few folks that run it really well... but it's not the overwhelming choice of all shooters)