Moe T Vator Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Howdy All, What do you think is the best Rifle, Pistols, and shotgun for SASS and WHYYY? This is your opportunity to brag on your gear, your gunsmith, your good deals etc. For the sake of example I will be using my Ruger New Vaqueros. Categories: 1. Out of the box ready to use. Example: Out of the box my Ruger New Vaqueros chambered in .357/38 felt great in my hands, shot straight, cycled flawlessly, and of course looked classy as heck. 2. Durability After having handled Old Vaqueros, Taylors, Cimerrons, Colts, Taurus, and even a few that i cant even remember the names the ruggedness of the ruger is awesome. Ive run full load 357 mags for silhouette, hunting hollow points, and of course Cowboy reloads. The only misfires I've had were from bad ammo. Not from the guns. I keep mine pretty clean. Solid wipe down after each match and a full Diss & Ass after every 300-400 rounds and doing so has no doubt extended their service life. 3. Cost Mine are the 5 1/2" Color case hardened NMV with consecutive serial #s. I got my hands on them two years ago for $1100 after shipping and they will no doubt out live me. 4. Upgrades/Parts/Gun Smithing The stock parts are pretty available. its when you start looking into specialty pieces like lowered hammers that you might start having trouble getting ahold of them. There are lots of very qualified smiths out there that can "slick them up, get them race ready or short stroke them" I had mine done by Shotgun Boogie and let me tell you I'll never go back. The short stroke and smoothness of the action is like nothing on any pistols I've ever handled. 5. Cost of Gun Smithing Welllll it wasn't cheap but when it comes to guns, condoms and toilet paper don't buy cheap or it will cost you more in then long run. 6. It makes me happy and feel cool Theres something intangible about having a pair of pistols that I have always wanted. The blued steel and color case hardening are beautiful. Heck I named my dog Ruger. Long story short, if its the gun you want and it makes happy then get it and shoot for the moon!! Looking forward to hearing everyone's preferences. Please feel free to add a category if you think it will benefit the post. Also, shout out to the Delzura Desperados! Had a blast shooting with y'all today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Crimes Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Hay, Phantom! This is why Ginger or Mary-Ann belongs here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Lord-o-murcy! Come on spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imis Twohofon,SASS # 46646 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I like my Uberti Cattlemen with the Antique finish. The fit my hands well and look to be 100+ years old. And they work. my$.02 Imis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom, SASS #54973 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Long story short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widder, SASS #59054 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 MOE, Just my opinion, because I don't even use some of my suggestions. 1. Pistols: Ruger's 2. Rifle: 73 with SS mod or a nice, slicked/or SS Marlin 1894 3. Shotgun: SKB SxS (or Baikal or Stoeger) or a good 1897, either Winchester or IAC P.S. - you didn't ask about best calibers, barrel length, etc..... And away WE gooooooooooooooo...................... ..........Widder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Jimmy Spurs Rugers Marshall Harlan Wolff Uberti 1873 Fast Eddie SKB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Texas jack Black SASS#9362 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I have always favored the ones that I WIN with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Friend, SASS #53635 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I’ve always preferred Maryann because she’s brunette and country girls are way more practical than movie stars. As for Guns I have multiple sets and my favorites vary and are often mixed and matched by both model and caliber. So my suggestion is to stop looking for the perfect guns and to simply buy the guns you want and shoot them. For the record in sixteen years I’ve never had a full on race-ready eye-talian 73, the Ginger of our sport. There are many other suitable choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Long story short. I'm sure you meant to say, "...short story long." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laramie Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 My favorite guns change from match to match, but always Mary Ann! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 No more coffee for the OP---------- OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lead Friend, SASS #53635 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 He sure sounds Moe T Vated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dantankerous Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ain't no "best". It's all subjective. Rugers and Marlins might be toughest though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shooting Bull Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 22 minutes ago, Shooting Bull said: Ford Ford trucks. There, fixed it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 6 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: Jimmy Spurs Rugers Marshall Harlan Wolff Uberti 1873 Fast Eddie SKB. Doubt anyone in the know could argue with that list. Actually, I am not a Ruger man (partial to my FAs), but Sassy would not take for her JS NMVs, and I agree to their excellence, so smooth. HW 73, wow, I'd like one, but find Jim Bowie's suits me well, as Cody's and Lefty W's work, and got to admit Sassy's back up 73 with C&I 5th gen by Boomstick is a honey to run . Tough to beat Eddie on SKB's, Sassy has that, and I like my Goatneck work also....Boomstick is on the list too. Sort of a fan of much of Snake Oil George's work also, although retiring from most CAS work.....I just got couple of his new modification on one-piece firing pin systems (73) and anxious to give them a try when returning from WR. So many good'ens out there...the list can go on and on, but CBB, you got one heck of a list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: Doubt anyone in the know could argue with that list. Actually, I am not a Ruger man (partial to my FAs), but Sassy would not take for her JS NMVs, and I agree to their excellence, so smooth. HW 73, wow, I'd like one, but find Jim Bowie's suits me well, as Cody's and Lefty W's work, and got to admit Sassy's back up 73 with C&I 5th gen by Boomstick is a honey to run . Tough to beat Eddie on SKB's, Sassy has that, and I like my Goatneck work also....Boomstick is on the list too. Sort of a fan of much of Snake Oil George's work also, although retiring from most CAS work.....I just got couple of his new modification on one-piece firing pin systems (73) and anxious to give them a try when returning from WR. So many good'ens out there...the list can go on and on, but CBB, you got one heck of a list. Thanks Billy! I'm partial to them! I also like C&I from Jim Bowie. My wife has a 4th Gen C&I 1873, not sure who did the work, but I got it from Tuff Stuff and he only bought the best. My middle son has a 3rd gen C&I 1873 that Fast Eddie did the work on. We just got that today and its slick too. My youngest has a Henry .22 that Widder and Slater did the work on. That's a slick .22! In addition to our three Fast Eddie SKB's we also have one from Dirt Merchant, my wife shoots that one. It's nice. Dirt taught Eddie and helped him get started. I've been working on getting us outfitted and as of today all four of us have our own rifles, shotguns and revolvers. Now to convince my youngest daughter to join us so I have an excuse to buy another set of cowboy(girl) gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Ground Hog Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 21 minutes ago, Marshal Chance Morgun said: Ground Hog Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Mary Ann Ginger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 said: Mary Ann Ginger Oh, my eyes!!! some things can never be unseen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Well, Tina's B'day is Monday and she'll be 85. Aging sucks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Chance Morgun Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 What's the best? Depends on what you're looking for . The wife has Jimmy Spurs Vaquero's. I have Cowboy Carty Vaquero's. Both are smooth, but the trigger pull is different. She likes hers. I like mine. Best? Depends on what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Having been young & wild in the 60's & 70's, I went with Ginger and Mary Ann both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 3 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: Thanks Billy! I'm partial to them! I also like C&I from Jim Bowie. My wife has a 4th Gen C&I 1873, not sure who did the work, but I got it from Tuff Stuff and he only bought the best. My middle son has a 3rd gen C&I 1873 that Fast Eddie did the work on. We just got that today and its slick too. My youngest has a Henry .22 that Widder and Slater did the work on. That's a slick .22! In addition to our three Fast Eddie SKB's we also have one from Dirt Merchant, my wife shoots that one. It's nice. Dirt taught Eddie and helped him get started. I've been working on getting us outfitted and as of today all four of us have our own rifles, shotguns and revolvers. Now to convince my youngest daughter to join us so I have an excuse to buy another set of cowboy(girl) gear. I actually still shoot some Shotgunner SKBs, I believe he taught art to Dirt and Goatneck...Dirt passed on to Eddie. great guys. I had account back then with Briley so would have them do some of the work on the barrels and Shotgunner's his expertise. Although guns have probably had a spring or two replaced, the Briley barrels are still my favorites. 19-21" and open bored (no choke). Tuff out of it now? I believe he trained some at my place (yep, he traveled a ways)...no, not me teaching, Handlebar Doc. Your Inbox is full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bill Burt Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 You go back farther than me! Yeah unfortunately Tuff doesn’t shoot Cowboy anymore that I know of. I haven’t seen him on the range in years. I shot my first match with him. He sold me the ‘73 and the JS Vaqueros. I didn’t realize my mailbox was full, I’ve cleaned it out, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight Arrow Hombre Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 I seem to be a bit rough with my cowboy guns, so durability is key. I also like smooth and fast. Rifle: Marlin 1894 with Cowboy Carty short stroke Revolvers; OMV Rugers 5.5” (bisleys for duelist and plow handles for squaw grippin) both smithed by Lassiter Shotgun; SKB 100 smithed by Doc Noper i wouldn’t change a thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Yep, it's turned into an equipment race. Best is a subjective intangible. My favorite guns are mine... no short-stokes to be found anywhere, but smooth action is mandatory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yul Lose Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 The best to me may not be the best to someone else. I like Ruger Old Armies, Pedersoli Lightning rifles and 16 gauge 1897 shotguns to me they are the best for the game I want to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oregonian Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 10 hours ago, Captain Bill Burt said: Ford trucks. There, fixed it for you. 1964 Chevy K10 Fixed it for both of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe T Vator Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 5:27 PM, Straight Arrow Hombre said: I seem to be a bit rough with my cowboy guns, so durability is key. I also like smooth and fast. Rifle: Marlin 1894 with Cowboy Carty short stroke Revolvers; OMV Rugers 5.5” (bisleys for duelist and plow handles for squaw grippin) both smithed by Lassiter Shotgun; SKB 100 smithed by Doc Noper i wouldn’t change a thing Why the SKB 100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe T Vator Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 4:18 PM, Billy Boots, # 20282 LTG-Regulator said: I actually still shoot some Shotgunner SKBs, I believe he taught art to Dirt and Goatneck...Dirt passed on to Eddie. great guys. I had account back then with Briley so would have them do some of the work on the barrels and Shotgunner's his expertise. Although guns have probably had a spring or two replaced, the Briley barrels are still my favorites. 19-21" and open bored (no choke). Tuff out of it now? I believe he trained some at my place (yep, he traveled a ways)...no, not me teaching, Handlebar Doc. Your Inbox is full. Why the SKB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe T Vator Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 2:53 PM, Marshal Chance Morgun said: What's the best? Depends on what you're looking for . The wife has Jimmy Spurs Vaquero's. I have Cowboy Carty Vaquero's. Both are smooth, but the trigger pull is different. She likes hers. I like mine. Best? Depends on what you want. What about your scatter Guns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moe T Vator Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 2/10/2019 at 5:30 AM, Widder, SASS #59054 said: MOE, Just my opinion, because I don't even use some of my suggestions. 1. Pistols: Ruger's 2. Rifle: 73 with SS mod or a nice, slicked/or SS Marlin 1894 3. Shotgun: SKB SxS (or Baikal or Stoeger) or a good 1897, either Winchester or IAC P.S. - you didn't ask about best calibers, barrel length, etc..... And away WE gooooooooooooooo...................... ..........Widder What made you pick those shotguns? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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