hyespeed Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Howdy, it's been awhile but my sass vaqueros just came and they're the first step towards being able to join in on the fun. My holsters are on order with kirk Patrick and should be here any week now. Tracking down a reasonable lever gun and shotgun now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I hope you realize this can turn into an obsessive/compulsive disorder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Dave Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 YeeHaw, you are on your way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Before you buy your longguns. Find a few clubs in your area and make a point to attend a shoot. You really need to 'try-before-you-buy'. Just like a pair of shoes. You may even find a good deal on used guns. Good choice on going with Rugers. OLG Edited January 25, 2017 by The Original Lumpy Gritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Oh yes sir I know I just keep reading and watching videos trying to learn more 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runamuck, SASS #49216L Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 hyespeed welcome to the family! If you could list your location it will greatly help members that are closer to you reach out with invaluable help. muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 That should do it, I am located in central California 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Welcome Hyespeed. You didn't mention the chambering on those 6 shooters but getting a matching caliber rifle is the way to go. Take Lumpy's advise. Hit a local match and see what you like and meet some fine folks. Take your revolvers and rig along with you...and some ammo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Take Lumpy's advise Now THERE'S something you don't hear very often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 They're .357 and I'll most certainly look for a lever gun in .357 Looking to see the rig aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Hyespeed: Just like you, I went with the Ruger Vaqueros, SASS Consecutive Serial Numbers, in 357/38 Special. These are awesome firearms, even though I have yet to shoot mine. (Going to the range this weekend to shoot them). Most of the pards on the WIRE will tell you the same thing they suggest to all newcomers, and that is to not wait to go to a match and shoot. There will be plenty of fellow shooters that will offer you guns to shoot until you decide and acquire your own. Knowledge is Power and you will also find the information that can be gleaned from the WIRE is truly invaluable. The combined experience of your fellow SASS members will help you greatly. I like the quote from Chief Tecumseh, a Native American of the Shawnee tribe who said: “A single twig breaks, but the bundle of twigs is strong.” Edited January 25, 2017 by Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Certainly I welcome and accept all knowledge and advice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Now THERE'S something you don't hear very often. Me neither.......... OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 What are the thoughts on eagle grips specifically the ultima ivory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) HyeSpeed, I went through a few grips before I landed on the ones I have now. Like everything else, it's what 'feels' right in YOUR hands. I prefer a fatter grip with lots of checkering (grippy) vs. a smooth slick grip. The ones that come on the SASS set have very fine checkered so see how you like them when you shoot them. The set currently on my Rugers are from Altamont. As a contrast, my wife started with the Long Hunter SASS set. After a year, we sent them to Boomstick to half-cock and short Stroke since she started slip hammering. Now, we are sending them back to Boomstick to convert to Birdshead grip frames and she will switch to a slick pearl grip. It's all what feels right to YOU. Edited January 25, 2017 by Totes Magoats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Wood is better, for when the hands start sweat'n. Here's a great outfit to deal with. BTW: Don't start changing stuff till after you fire them. You may like the OEM grips. http://www.altamontco.com/pistol-grips/ruger/newvaquero/ OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Trail Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I got my Ruger NM Bisley Vaquero's from Long Hunter a couple years ago. Called them up, talked about possibly getting sequential serial numbers. They said that would take an extra 6-8 weeks so I opted not to do that. Ordered the pair, was told it would take two weeks. Eight days later, my FFL calls me and tells me my pistols have arrived! WOOT! When I walked in the door, the FFL says: "Nice pistols and with sequential serial numbers". Long Hunter is top notch IMHO. I added the Altamont Rosewood grips and really like them. Edited January 25, 2017 by Lost Trail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Yes long hunter was great they said 4-6 weeks it took two! As far as grips I was only inquiring as I found those to be quite attractive in more interest in shooting than aesthetics at the moment but who knows 😬! I'll check out those grips also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 If we're going to pile on long hunter, I'll add mine. Bought a Remington 58 conversion model, a new vaquero, a smoke wagon, an open top, a stoeger supreme with nickel barrels, as well as action jobs on an uberti 73, an older model 66, and an original 73. On the original Jared did a lot of special stuff like welding one of the links and also getting bone and charcoal case colored. Yeah I really like they're work. Very good people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Any input on "sears" ranger shotguns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Sears just put their name on many makers guns. Sears hasn't sold a gun in about 25 years. What SG are you talking about? Have a model number? OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I have been offered one for sale it's a sxs but I do not have a model number as of yet I'll ask. I'm just not too familiar I know Stevens and marlin made some guns for sears and that's about it, not too familiar with quality. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Most likely a Savage/Stevens 311 series. Pictures would really help. Good luck. OLG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I will get some asap, what is the consensus on these for cas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Key Hay Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Before you buy your longguns. Find a few clubs in your area and make a point to attend a shoot. You really need to 'try-before-you-buy'. Just like a pair of shoes. You may even find a good deal on used guns. Good choice on going with Rugers. OLG I concur with OLG on this. Bought me a '73 and dropped another $600 into it only to switch categories after my 1st year to B Western. Then had to go find me a Marlin cause B Western says rifles after 1880. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totes Magoats Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hyespeed, Not sure your shotgun budget or if you are looking for a single/double trigger, but Johnny Meadows has a couple Baikal's all slicked up and ready to race on Gun Broker. Right at the $550 mark. If that's in your budget, it would make a great scatter gun. Totes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shotgun Clay Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 The pics I could google of Sears Ranger certainly looked like a Stevens. The Ranger pump gun they sold was also a stevens (the old 520 humpback I think) Sears also sold some sxs made by AYA of Spain (the Matador). I don't know how well those would survive CAS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 What about stoeger vs baikal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Some of the things to consider with SXS shotguns is do they hold open while you shuck and reload? Do the have a prominent center lug that will cause loading problems? You have a choice between outside hammers and hammerless, single trigger or double trigger. On the single trigger you have a choice between momentum cocking or mechanical cocking. Baikal or Stoeger? I shoot and would re buy a Baikal. 20 ga or 12? Most will tell you to stay with the 12 and I concur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyespeed Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks! I've been searching online and YouTube for comparisons and I understand the bss and skb are the most desired sxs and I've considered a 97 and I am really thinking about a 97 if it's within the same price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 What are the thoughts on eagle grips specifically the ultima ivory? Hyespeed, try those grips out before dumping them for something else. I have the same grips, without the SASS logo, on my New Vaquero and I really like the way they feel. I am going to buy another one and try and get the same grips. I bought my first one when they came out. The new Vaqueros they sell now have the wood grips so I will have to either find the grips or buy a used gun that has those grips on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I started with a Stoeger, went to a TTN hammered gun just because I liked the look. Went back to the Stoeger after a few years because the TTN was so heavy I was having elbow problems. Finally broke down and bought an SKB, now I have 2 of them and don't think I could go back to any of the others. If you can afford it start with a good shotgun. Shoot different ones before you buy, BSS felt clunky to me, SKB's felt great. Charles Daly 500 is a good Miroku made double trigger SxS. Randy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Dan Dawkins Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 What about stoeger vs baikal? Baikal, unless price is right on Stoeger. Charles Daly 500 is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double Tap Taylor Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Welcome to the obsession Best advise go to local shoot check out what everyone has and ask to try. Since winter contact local club and see if you can arrange range time with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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