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You don't have the Sig Nightmare anymore? I liked that gun & you had great range results with it also!That's a very interesting article, TGR. At one time I was thinking of going 460 Rowland on one of the 1911s for use as a self-defense gun against bears, but then decided that just going to a magnum revolver would be much more practical. Just couldn't convince myself to turn a 1911 into something it was never meant to be. If I wanted a magnum, why not just buy a magnum?
Most of our 1911s are gone, now, though we kept our favorite, our SA Mil-spec. (Go figure, out cheapest 1911 turned out to be our favorite.) Since we do have a large stockpile of 45 auto ammo and components, we've been thinning of going 45 auto in a revolver, likely one of the S&W 625 versions. Have to say, though, that a Ruger Convertible is appealing, IF I could bring myself to buy another Ruger.
Another 45 auto option I've been considering is going with a 45 auto barrel on a Contender. I could use the Ruger only type loads in a Contender, but no reason for me to do so, since I have plenty of magnums barrels for the Contenders. Problem with this option is that 45 Auto Contender barrels are scarce as hen's teeth and are priced, accordingly.
Oh, well, more food for thought. Thanks for the heads up on the article.
Remember to check Ruger cylinder sizing before you buy it if you looking for a good shooter .I have been looking at the Ruger BH Convertible also. I wanted a revolver I could shoot .45 acp out of. I think the 5.5" barrel version would be perfect.
The .45LC is a great cartridge also.
I have listened & learned. I am still looking & may go the Cimarron route also.Remember to check Ruger cylinder sizing before you buy it if you looking for a good shooter .
Texas Jack owns Cimarron arms 60 mile from my house . If your FFL send Cimarron arms a FFL they can order direct from Cimarron arms and get discount prices .Mac, I've been looking at the Stoger/Uberti imports at one of our shops and have to say, I am also impressed with the fit and finish. Very tight guns, nice triggers.
I hope Elena recovers quickly!The one I handled was a 4 5/8" barrel in polished stainless or Nickel plate. My Blackhawk is in .357 so it weighs the same as an N frame S&W. I was surprised how light and handy the .45 was with the bigger holes. It was more like a K frame S&W. It felt very handy and helped me understand how experts like TGR can handle them so adroitly. It would not be practical but sure looks like fun.
Thanks John. I will remember when the time comes. Maybe I can talk to them about getting it plated. I don't mind blue but I really never cared for the look of case hardening. I would live with it if I had to. I'm afraid it will be awhile. We did not have this budgeted. Elena fell and badly dislocated her shoulder and it was operated on last Tuesday. She should be fine in time but we don't have insurance so we're a bit tapped now. Someday.
I know her pain .. I've had 3 rotator cuff operation on the right one and I need 1 more and I will never let that happen . 3 strikes and I'm done .The one I handled was a 4 5/8" barrel in polished stainless or Nickel plate. My Blackhawk is in .357 so it weighs the same as an N frame S&W. I was surprised how light and handy the .45 was with the bigger holes. It was more like a K frame S&W. It felt very handy and helped me understand how experts like TGR can handle them so adroitly. It would not be practical but sure looks like fun.
Thanks John. I will remember when the time comes. Maybe I can talk to them about getting it plated. I don't mind blue but I really never cared for the look of case hardening. I would live with it if I had to. I'm afraid it will be awhile. We did not have this budgeted. Elena fell and badly dislocated her shoulder and it was operated on last Tuesday. She should be fine in time but we don't have insurance so we're a bit tapped now. Someday.
+1 on the recovery from me also Mac!Give Elena the best and a speedy recovery from all of us, Mac.
I'm just the opposite. I like the balance and feel of a SA. I like Bisleys and birdsheads even though the birdsheads don't feel best. But they sure look cool.My biggest obstacle, at the moment, to adding an SA revolver to our collection is my husband. Bill, with his huge paws, does not like the plow handle grip of the typical SA revolver and I really can't blame him. The grip on even a mid frame size DA revolver is much more comfortable for him. Then, too, the fact that we've had such good luck with S&W revolvers has him a bit reluctant to try anything else.
The one possibility that I might work for him is Bisley, but finding one of them to pick up and try in our area is a lost cause. Pretty rare animal.