Why single action revolvers?

[GJM]

It has been a while, and I will show my SA revolver ignorance, but I thought this started as a 4 5/8 stainless Super Blackhawk, that Hamilton Bowen reduced in size:


http://www.ruger.com/products/newMod...eets/0814.html

The grip was conventional but Bowen reduced that as part of the work. Interestingly, there was no Scandium 329 when I did this, and this was an attempt to make a trim .44 field revolver.

I also have a Milt Sparks IWB and OWB holster custom made for it, but prefer the Kydex for wading and rough use.

[Tamara]

...my Gary Reeder custom polished stainless Ruger Sheriff's Vaquero.

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Sorry, I'd kinda wandered off there for a minute.

[Tamara]

Sadly, I don't have any of these anymore. I sometimes miss the .44 Magnum Bisquero and the Vaquero with the .38-40 and 10mm Auto cylinders...

[Dagga Boy]

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Sorry, I'd kinda wandered off there for a minute.

Just for you. Kind of a ba picture, but you ll get the gist.

[serialsolver]

Cause they are hard use workin guns that can throw big lead chunks and everybody's seen a western and knows what's fixin to happen when that wheel turns an clicks. That and they're cool.....





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[Bigghoss]

Just for you. Kind of a ba picture, but you ll get the gist.

[Trooper224]

Marty Robbins and Big Iron are reason enough to love SA sixguns.
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=...D8&FORM=VRDGAR

[Bigghoss]

Now that I'm at a PC I can actually post a few pics.

Pietta 1873 SAA clone in .357 magnum. POS broke after only 160 rounds but it's still pretty.




Ruger Blackhawk in .45 Colt.

[okie john]

In this day and age are there any serious, practical applications where SA is the best tool for the job?

If I wanted to build a super accurate hunting revolver chambered for a very powerful cartridge, I'd start with a Ruger single action.


Okie John

[BillSWPA]

Since some of you mentioned the big bores, the grip of a single action revolver directs the recoil into the palm of the shooter's hand. Some double action revolvers and semiautos can direct the recoil into the web between the thumb and index finger, which is much less able to absorb it.

My daughter is nearing the age where she should learn how to shoot. While I plan to start her on a .22 rifle, she will get to shoot a .22 pistol as soon as she shows me she is safe with the rifle. Depending on how well her hand fits my S&W K-22 and Browning Buck Mark, a Ruger Bearcat might be worth considering.