A new shiny toy

wiersy111 · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:51 pm Post subject: A new shiny toy

Since it rained on us today while hunting the only logical thing to do was visit the local Gun Shop. Confused

My son has been eying up a couple revolvers so he twisted my arm to check if they were still there. Well there is one less in the Gun Shop. I am getting jealous of the collection the kid is compiling. Embarassed

This one is a Taurus M45SA with a 5 1/2" barrel you guessed it SHINY stainless. Very Happy

shrpshtrjoe · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 6:01 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

SWEET!! Love new toys Very Happy

Joe

BigBlue · Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

Very nice addition to his collection. That sucker sure does shine!
Don

Joe Boleo · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:52 am Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

Very nice. Thanks for sharing. Take care...
Joe

fnuser · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

i have to admit there is some thing just right in the universe about .45's or maybe just maybe I'm an american.

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

The .45 Colt is such a neat revolver cartridge, not only for the history but also the capabilities. When I load for mine I use cast bullets for the "normal" loads, safe in any gun, and use jacketed bullets for the "Ruger Only" loads. Of course the New Vaqueros are NOT rated for the loads the old Vaqueros and Blackhawks can handle.

chambered221 · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 7:19 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

fnuser wrote:

i have to admit there is some thing just right in the universe about .45's or maybe just maybe I'm an american.

Colt, ACP or 45-70 it's all good !!! Very Happy

Hey Mr. 0ne eleven !!! How much twisting did it really take ??? Good for him getting ya all jealous !!!

wiersy111 · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

The 45 Colt is a great caliber.

There wasn't a whole lot of twisting involved. That boy is going to be the death of me. One of these times when I tell Mama that we bought a new toy she is going to use it on us.

I dread the the day he moves out of the house will feel empty with out his guns.

wiersy111 · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

Pumpkinslinger wrote:

The .45 Colt is such a neat revolver cartridge, not only for the history but also the capabilities. When I load for mine I use cast bullets for the "normal" loads, safe in any gun, and use jacketed bullets for the "Ruger Only" loads. Of course the New Vaqueros are NOT rated for the loads the old Vaqueros and Blackhawks can handle.

What diameter cast bullet do you use in you 45 long colt loads?

Pumpkinslinger · Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:30 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

.451 for jacketed and .452-4 for cast.

wiersy111 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:17 am Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

Pumpkinslinger wrote:

.451 for jacketed and .452-4 for cast.

My data shows .452-4 for cast and .452 in the jacketed. Isn't the .451 small in the 45 LC? I have some Hornady .451 for the 45 ACP, are they capable of accurately firing the same diameter bullet? I have never had two calibers so close together that I had to worry about it.

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:20 am Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

Sweet! Another shiny shooter!

Remind me never to come over to yer place w/o a welding mask....hehehe. Very Happy

Yer killing me here trying to keep up with you on the "new gun" stuff....I'm all outta money! Mad

wiersy111 · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:25 am Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

You are going to have a hard time keeping up with my son and myself. I am just now getting to start buying my toys since the kids are almost out of the house. My son is trying to build his collection before he gets attached and has kids.

stovepipe · Posted: Mon Nov 16, 2009 11:37 am Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

I'm over powered and out flanked!

Obviously a tanker manuver.

fnuser · Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 7:15 pm Post subject: Re: A new shiny toy

could be cav