Hoss Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I got into CAS about 6 months ago. Having a blast! I wanted a Uberti 1866 Yellowboy rifle, but could not find one anywhere. I just like the brass! Everybody kept telling me they were back ordered and dId not know when they might be available. I finally purchased a 1873 Deluxe sporting rifle in 357/38sp It's a fine rifle, but I still had a little "yellow fever". Was on a road trip today, stopped at a gun shop, and sure enough, there it was. 1866 Yellowboy short rifle in 38sp. Exactly what I wanted. I drooled all over it, but decided no, better not. Actually left and made it 20 miles down the road before turning around and going back. The Gun store guy laughed at me! Needless to say, I now have 2 rifles. My question s, do I sell the 1873, or keep it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Business Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 SELL A GUN?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonora Bill Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 If you can.to.keep them, keep thm. Then you have a back up if you have an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Several years back I wound up with a very nice Allen Arms 66 in 44-40. Allen was the precursor to Cimmy and is top quality. Then I came into a great and smooth Cimmy 73. Well says I, theres no use for two of em and so sold the 73. Boy howdy I wish that one would come back home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Shapiro Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 If you don't have to sell it for the money to pay for the new one, keep it. Best to have it for a backup. I've had to sell a few guns in order to get some bills paid. I'm regretting every dang one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 If you don't have to sell it for the money to pay for the new one, keep it. Best to have it for a backup. A BIG +1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Whiskers Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Keep it....if you shoot a lot eventually something is gonna go wrong with one of them.Then you're out of the game til it gets fixed.Anything man made is gonna break.Just a question of when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 SELL A GUN?! Yea...........what she said ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Like others have said, KEEP IT! I now have two sets of CAS guns, and am planning for more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Like others have said, KEEP IT! I now have two sets of CAS guns, and am planning for more! YUp....ya can't have two many gunz ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 There was a thread a little whiole ago abotu which guns you regret selling. My answer, and I was not alone, was every dang one! Keep it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 SELL A GUN?! I'm with Miss Whiskey on this one. Years ago I had to sell off my guns to avoid financial disaster. Schoolmarm swears I'd sell her before the guns would go!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Last Christmas we gave my grandson a Daisy Red Rider BB gun. So did his Grandfather on his mom's side. I asked him what he was going to do about that. "Grandpa, a man can't have too many guns." From the mouths of babes. BTW, one is at his house in Las Vegas, the other is here for when he visits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dynamite Dick Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 You keep it! I have been shooting 15-20 Cowboy Action matches a year for 14 years now. During that time, during matches I have had 3 shotguns, 2 rifles and 1 handgun break down on me. Once a firearm is broken down during a match, you don't have enough time to break down your firearm and replace the parts during the stage(assuming you have the spare parts available). If after a while shooting these matches, you decide that you want to travel and shoot bigger matches, ie driving time is 5 1/2 to 22 hours away, you are investing a lot of money in gas, food and motels, why waste your opportunity for having an enjoyable match by ending it with a broken firearm. Firearm breakdowns are not a planned activity, why do you think that cowboy shooters have the firearms available to lend to new shooters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jake1001 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'm the first one to say "Sell it" I already have a Engraved 1866, but don't have a 1873. So I can relieve you of your problem rifle you "Had" to buy while on the hunt for your 1866. Just sayin' Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Every cowboy gun I've ever sold I've regretted later on. If you don't need the money don't sell em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oklahomabound Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 ...Ms. Mary Matilda has an spare sxs and rifle & yes so do I and I bring a spare revolver... ...as has been said, when one breaks in the middle of the match, you have time to walk over and get the spare if its with you... ...if its not with you the match is over or you borrow a gun... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smuteye John SASS#24774 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 :unsure: What is this "sell" of which you speak? :unsure: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badlands Bob #61228 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sooner or later, you'll want to introduce a friend to cowboy shooting. I'd be nice to have a rifle you can loan them. You'll never regret keeping a gun. You certainly may regret selling it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Seen #16162 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I shot a Yellowboy rifle for many years and thousands of rounds in CAS. I really liked the gun. However I eventually acquired a 73 Carbine as a back-up. I started shooting it and it became my favorite. Personally I find for CAS that the carbine is the better choice. The distance we shoot is close, it is handier when shooting through windows and other tight spaces and quicker to bring on target. When I acquired another 73 carbine I made the decision to part with the rifle. I recently posted a thread on a kitchen table gunsmithing project I did on the latest one. There is a strong argument to be made for having the same type of backup gun. I would keep the rifle until you decide what works best for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooklyn Slim Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I am also new to CAS. A difference between the '73 and the '66 is a lever safety. On the '73, the gun can't be fired unless the action is completely closed. I understand that the '66 does not have such a safety, so when rapid firing there is a risk of getting your lever hand out of sync with your trigger finger and firing the gun with the action not completely closed. SO, I would love, admire, and pat your '66, and work on your firing technique using the '73 until you have the movements perfected, and second anture. You may already know this, but I thought I'd throw it out. B Slim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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