New Little Big Gun

JD Miller · 08-07-2012, 02:03 AM

I like My single actions

Interesting.

http://www.lipseysguns.com/post/Ruge...er-barrel.aspx

I might like it more in 45 colt

3 3/4" barrel bisley 44 mag

10 Bears · 08-07-2012, 09:02 AM

THAT will be an eartasplittinloudenboomer!

Gus · 08-07-2012, 09:50 PM

Quote:

I might like it more in 45 colt

3 3/4" barrel bisley 44 mag

JD you can always use 44 special if it takes the joy out of shooting 44 magnums.

Moon · 08-07-2012, 11:06 PM

The weight of a Ruger single action should make it manageable, even with a 3.5" barrel. fun fun fun !

2rogers · 08-07-2012, 11:22 PM

is that what they call "the big bang theory"?

JD Miller · 08-08-2012, 12:35 AM

Well , 45 colt rugers are quiet abit lighter weight than 44 mag same gun. Its a carry weight thang

5knives · 08-08-2012, 11:30 AM

Hmmm,

FWIW,

I carried a 3" M-19s or two several years because I had to, 1911's not allowed. 38 Spec or 357 loaded with 38 only.

Not the handicap some might think, the "Chicago Load" (aka FBI load), the +P 158 gr. LHP is adequate, accurate and lends itself to rapid recovery and repeat shots. (stopped the Miami massacre for one example).

Truth is short barreled revolvers do grow on you, and I own 5 or 6 today.

BUT ...

As revolver barrel lengths ( SA or DA, any cartridge) get under 4 inches, the ejector rods get shorter too,

and they may not dump the empties completely clear of the cylinder.

So ... Check the ejector rod length on any under 4" bbl revolvers you have, get a handful of un-resized empties, and practice your extraction ejection technique until it's in muscle memory.

Failure to do so can really bite you in the butt at a time you don't need distractions.

Can really screw up attempts at a rapid reload under stress

Regards,

...

PhiloBeddoe · 08-08-2012, 01:27 PM

Nice revolver

TheMrMitch · 08-08-2012, 10:13 PM

Thinking about a .45 LC a dealer has. Oh, me.

TheMrMitch · 08-13-2012, 04:54 PM

Got it:
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08-07-2012, 02:03 AM	#1
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,219	New Little Big Gun I like My single actions Interesting. http://www.lipseysguns.com/post/Ruge...er-barrel.aspx I might like it more in 45 colt 3 3/4" barrel bisley 44 mag __________________ .......

08-07-2012, 11:06 PM	#4
Moon IncogNegro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,825	The weight of a Ruger single action should make it manageable, even with a 3.5" barrel. fun fun fun ! __________________ "Thou shalt not be a son-of-a-bitch". Magnus392, from Rules of Chuck 00011

08-08-2012, 10:13 PM	#9
TheMrMitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rhome Texas Wise County Posts: 2,668	Thinking about a .45 LC a dealer has. Oh, me. __________________ Youth And Brawn Are No Match For Age And Treachery. I'm Old And Might Not Fight You. I'll Shoot Instead, USMC 1959/1963 3% The sun shines bright in the old Kentucky home, 'Tis summer, the darkies are gay,

08-07-2012, 09:02 AM	#2
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	THAT will be an eartasplittinloudenboomer!

08-07-2012, 11:22 PM	#5
2rogers Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 3,504	is that what they call "the big bang theory"?

08-08-2012, 12:35 AM	#6
JD Miller Fake Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: PNW Posts: 39,219	Well , 45 colt rugers are quiet abit lighter weight than 44 mag same gun. Its a carry weight thang

08-08-2012, 11:30 AM	#7
5knives KaBoom Kontrol Modulator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado, Western Slope Posts: 16,229	Hmmm, FWIW, I carried a 3" M-19s or two several years because I had to, 1911's not allowed. 38 Spec or 357 loaded with 38 only. Not the handicap some might think, the "Chicago Load" (aka FBI load), the +P 158 gr. LHP is adequate, accurate and lends itself to rapid recovery and repeat shots. (stopped the Miami massacre for one example). Truth is short barreled revolvers do grow on you, and I own 5 or 6 today. BUT ... As revolver barrel lengths ( SA or DA, any cartridge) get under 4 inches, the ejector rods get shorter too, and they may not dump the empties completely clear of the cylinder. So ... Check the ejector rod length on any under 4" bbl revolvers you have, get a handful of un-resized empties, and practice your extraction ejection technique until it's in muscle memory. Failure to do so can really bite you in the butt at a time you don't need distractions. Can really screw up attempts at a rapid reload under stress Regards, ...

08-08-2012, 01:27 PM	#8
PhiloBeddoe Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: OK. Posts: 85	Nice revolver

08-13-2012, 04:54 PM	#10
TheMrMitch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Rhome Texas Wise County Posts: 2,668	Got it: *