SAA cowboy guns

[Fordtough25]

I've been watching a lot of westerns lately and now I am in the mood for a good old cowboy gun. I have a couple of single actions already, both Rugers, and they are super guns but don't have that classic look or action. I've always wanted a Colt SAA, they're pretty high price wise. I see the Uberti guns and Ruger Vaquero's as well. I like the Vaquero for its ruggedness and I like Ruger revolvers so I know it will function well , but it doesn't have the same action as the SAA or its clones. I guess my question is for you Colt SAA owners out there, is it really worth the extra money for the real deal? I'm going to shoot it, not let it set around. Thanks for any input folks.

 

[Juday]

You might want to look into the Taylor's & Company "Smoke Wagon" Deluxe model. It's a SAA clone, but it's tuned out of the box with some nice features. It ain't a pretty lookin' gun, but it sounds like it's a helluva shooter. I know the next one I get will be the Smoke Wagon. Just need to find some Taylor's dealers around here somewhere....

 

[GBuck]

I have two second gen Colt SAA. Yes, I shoot them both. Yes they are expensive. Yes they are smooth and fun. No, I don't think they're worth the extra money if they're JUST going to be a shooter.

 

[win87]

I have a coltsaa 1879 in 44-40 cal. Find shooter.

 

[Fordtough25]

You might want to look into the Taylor's & Company "Smoke Wagon" Deluxe model. It's a SAA clone, but it's tuned out of the box with some nice features. It ain't a pretty lookin' gun, but it sounds like it's a helluva shooter. I know the next one I get will be the Smoke Wagon. Just need to find some Taylor's dealers around here somewhere....

Thanks I will check them out, hadn't heard of them!

 

[Fordtough25]

I have two second gen Colt SAA. Yes, I shoot them both. Yes they are expensive. Yes they are smooth and fun. No, I don't think they're worth the extra money if they're JUST going to be a shooter.

Hmm, it will be shot, cleaned, and handed down when I go later in life. A real Colt SAA would be something I would pass on, I don't know what it would be besides a shooter. I'd like to get a Colt to be honest because it't the original. I've held several over the years and they are nicely built and finished!

 

[Fordtough25]

I have a coltsaa 1879 in 44-40 cal. Find shooter.

Nice!! I already have guns in 45 Colt and .357 Mag so I woul dlike to stay with those, .357 would probably be best because of the .38 Special option.

 

[kyotekilr]

I have a 357 vaquero and love it. I caught the bug a while back too. If you know how to work with wood at all you could easily make a gun belt and leather holster to boot there are a lot of similarities.

 

[kyotekilr]

I thought that too but 38 are not that much cheaper than the 357. IMO shoot the 357

Nice!! I already have guns in 45 Colt and .357 Mag so I woul dlike to stay with those, .357 would probably be best because of the .38 Special option.

 

[Fordtough25]

I thought that too but 38 are not that much cheaper than the 357. IMO shoot the 357

That's getting to be true you are right. How do you like the Vaquero? It's a nice looking piece!

 

[kyotekilr]

That's getting to be true you are right. How do you like the Vaquero? It's a nice looking piece!

I love it. it is a great and accurate shooter and the ladies love it.

 

[Fordtough25]

Sweet, I have a little while to think it over. I want to get one before the summer, probably going to either be the Colt SAA or Ruger Vaquero. I could buy the Vaquero and a 1911 for the price of the SAA.

 

[Fordtough25]

Nobody else have a SAA or Vaquero?

 

[kyotekilr]

I would also go with the vaquero. it is ruger so you know it is high quality and I doubt the average shooter (like me) could tell the difference.

 

[slipnotz]

For the money, you can get 2 vaqueros. I have 2 stainless vaqueros for cowboy action shooting. You can start shooting them right out of the box and they will last for ever. If you look around, you can find a pair with consective serial numbers in stainless for around 1100 to 1200 dollars. That would be my first choice.

 

[Ter]

You can't go wrong with the Heritage Big Bore. Built "hell for stout" and accurate.

 

[tgallmey]

I get the bug Every now and again. I will get a SAA style gun one day but I really wish someone would make a 357 mag Schofield. I tend to like them a bit more but thats for looks and it being a top break

 

[CandRFan]

You can't go wrong with the Heritage Big Bore. Built "hell for stout" and accurate.

I like that case hardened Heritage there in the middle. Good to hear a positive about them. I've got a Rough Rider that has been trouble free and a hoot to shoot. I too have an itch to pick up a cowboy gun, but I'm looking for best bang for the buck since it would purely be a "fun" gun and not something that I would EDC.

 

[purple72]

One thing about a 2nd generation Colt, you will NEVER lose money on it. They certainly are worthy of handing down.

 

[wagyu52]

You can't go wrong with the Heritage Big Bore. Built "hell for stout" and accurate.

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Love the case hardened one