Brushy Branch Kid SASS LIFE # 42236 Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 i have been in sass for years and started with Ruger vaquero's in ,45 lc which I customized they are slick i haven't been to a match for a few years because of life events but i am doing to start shooting again.
Major Art Tillery Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I do Ruger Vaqueros 7 1/2 chambered in 44-40
Rance - SASS # 54090 Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I have been shootin’ my old models since I started in ‘03.. 357cal. models but all they’ve ever seen were 38’s..
Frontier Lone Rider Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 Since I shoot only black in 44-40 Vaqueros, I guess I do. If one wants to shoot 44-40, they will always be shooting the Old Models as Ruger quit making the 44-40 when they came out with their New Models. With my backups and what I need when I shoot Josey Wales, I have eight 5 1/2, four 7 1/2, two 4 5/8 and four other manufacturers, all in stainless. I have two 5 1/2 & two 7 1/2 stainless OM Vaqueros in 45LC. I had previously sold 22 stainless OM Vaqueros to Barleycorn to get them back in circulation.
Edward R S Canby, SASS#59971 Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I shoot a pair of 357s and use to shoot 44 mags. The weight of the revolvers protects my arthritic hands from recoil.
Cowtown Scout, SASS #53540 L Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 Here is my pair in 38-40. Have two other pair of revolvers in 38-40 that are not Rugers.
Stump Water Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 .45C, 5 1/2" .357, 4 5/8" Camille has a pair in .45C, 4 5/8" w/birds head grip. Very limited run in that bbl length. Since I'm too lazy to go open the safe, here's one in .357...
Dantankerous Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I do. Love 'em. Got a stainless pair of plowhandles in 45 Colt and 2 Bisley pair in 45 Colt. I can't ever figger which I like best.
Three Foot Johnson Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I've still got a few around - five .44-40's and three .38-40/.40 S&W convertibles.
Vic Halls Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I do, 44-40, 44mag, 44special 45 Colt. Love them all. Vic Halls aka Bulldog Brown
"Big Boston" Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 I does seem like this has become a show and shine post. The original Ruger Vaquero was replaced with the New Model Vaquero circa 2005. 2025 will be the 20th anniversary of the introduction of the New Model Vaquero, and 20 years since the last of the originals rolled out of the factory. I've sold most of mine, I honestly find them a bit big in the hand, but they are built rugged and strong. I kept one in 45 Colt, one in 44 Mag and one in 44-40. I don't use them often.
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted December 31, 2023 Posted December 31, 2023 With my more than 1/2 dozen six guns, not one is a Vaquero, old or new. I recommend them to new shooters as "tank-like reliable". I started on Colt replicas and never went to the Rugers, Rev. Chase
Stump Water Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 17 minutes ago, Reverend P. Babcock Chase said: I recommend them to new shooters as "tank-like reliable". That "tank-like reliable" went out the window with the New Vaquero, IMO. At least the "tank" part. Still a fine choice for this game, but "tanks" they are not.
Palmetto Traveller Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I currently have 4 pair. Two pair of SS 45s, a pair of 38/357 blued and my favorites are 38/357 SS 4.62 bbls. I have big hands so they just seem to fit better.
Dead Eye Jake Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I have three pair. 44 40 with bisley grips that I like for duelist. 38 40 with extra 40 Smith cylinder plow handle grips. 357 birdshead that I'm converting to bisley. The birdshead are too small for me to handle securely one handed. All have the super blackhawk hammers and are in stainless steel.
Cpt Dan Blodgett, SASS #75655 Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I shoot 44 mag 7.5 inch OMVs getting to be to heavy to shoot 1 handed with trashed shoulders so now shoot two handed
Cusz M. Dutch SASS Life 55326 Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 yep 45, 44/40, 38/40 - 40 S&W, 32/20 - 32 HRM Love them all. Usually pack the 45 Colt on pony rides with enough H110 to make Elmer Keith jealous!
Trailrider #896 Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 One each, 7-1/2" OMV and 5-1/2" OMV, both with convertible cylinders .44-40 and .44 Extra-Long Russian (aka .44 Mangle-em). Haven't been shooting for a couple of years, but hope to get back into it when the weather gets a bit warmer (but not too warm!). Happy, Healthy and Safe New Year, Pards! Your obedient servant, Trailrider
Anvil Al #59168 Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 Old model Ruger Bisley's. Been shooting the same pair of guns for 17 years. Still going. And they have been shot A LOT.
T.K. Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I have 2 and a half pair. *1 pair 7 1/2" .44 mag stainless with stag grips *1 pair 5 1/2" 44 mag stainless with stag grips * 4 5/8" .44 mag stainless with birdshead / stag grips
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I just have one pair, blued 4 5/8 and 5 1/2 in 44 mag. Short stroked by West Fargo. Eagle gunfighter grips.
Randy Saint Eagle, SASS # 64903 Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I recently picked up one in .357, took it to the range last Wednesday and it was pretty accurate. Randy
Cheyenne Ranger, 48747L Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 got mine in 2003, .45 Colt lowered hammers and lighter springs Altamont grips
Griff Posted January 1, 2024 Posted January 1, 2024 I wouldn't shoot 'em even if I owned 'em. I do believe I fired a pair of 'em that were borrowed at a match in AL several years ago.
Gateway Kid SASS# 70038 Life Posted January 2, 2024 Posted January 2, 2024 5 hours ago, Phantom, SASS #54973 said: Yeah...OMV's suck... Phantom Yep they suck so bad I currently have three pairs. Guess I am just a slow learner! Regards Gateway Kid
Griff Posted January 3, 2024 Posted January 3, 2024 Let me rephrase... I wouldn't shoot (AT) them even if I owned 'em. I did "fire" a pair of borrowed ones oncet. Did the New Year celebratin' suck all the sense of humor outta y'all?
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