Just a bit fed up about something...

Cliff Fendley · August 06, 2010, 05:58:55 PM

As much as I like my Rugers I have to admit they are not correct but then again we have people in NCOWS wearing hats shaped wrong, boots that are not correct, gunleather that is stitched with nylon thread on modern sewing machines, Cheyenne style holsters without toe plugs when the originals almost always had it, etc,etc,etc. I will always notice the gun leather because I do leathercraft but the point is we remember it's all for fun. Even the new clothes we buy are probably made from different materials and dyes used in the thread.

I was glad to see them make the new Vaquero, at least it's closer.

MJN77 · August 06, 2010, 06:13:01 PM

I agree 100%. I doubt anyone is completly "authentic". I don't think that matters. If you want to be as authentic as possible, fine. But if the guy or gal next to you doesn't, that's up to them. This is a game/sport. It's for people to have fun. There is just as much room for original 1873 Colt revolvers as there is for Ruger Vaqueros. That's my take on it anyway.

Diamond Dan · October 01, 2010, 07:36:14 PM

I read somewhere that the transfer bar was invented in 1880; buy Mossburg!

Bow View Haymaker · October 01, 2010, 10:15:30 PM

There is room in CAS for the Blackhawks and Single Six also. (even if NCOWS doesn't think so)
Historical correctness can go to far to the extent of exclusion and downright snobbery.
I applaud those the want and are able to achieve the high level of historical accuracy, and I think they should be rewarded for it, but separate from the shooting and not at the exclusion of the new guy or the one on a limited budget.

MJN77 · October 02, 2010, 08:28:28 AM

There is room in this sport for everyone regardless of what they shoot. If a club/orginization (NCOWS) wants "period correct" guns and gear, that will limit what guns can be used. For those that don't care for "period correct" there is SASS. This sport isn't about "correctness" it's about the "spirit". NCOWS was created to run parallel with SASS for the more "authentic" minded people in the game, whereas SASS ranges from "period correct" to "silver screen" westerns to "spegetti" westerns to modern western "style". I think it is great that there are orginizations for both parties, history buffs AND people that aren't.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 02, 2010, 11:00:22 AM

Quote from: MJN77 on October 02, 2010, 08:28:28 AM
There is room in this sport for everyone regardless of what they shoot. If a club/orginization (NCOWS) wants "period correct" guns and gear, that will limit what guns can be used. For those that don't care for "period correct" there is SASS. This sport isn't about "correctness" it's about the "spirit". I think it is great that there are orginizations for both parties, history buffs AND people that aren't.

I agree, That's why I'm a member of both, both organizations have a lot to offer. but this isn't just for the casual Saturday plinker, in order to enjoy this sport you really need to get into the spirit of the game, and having a love for the old west helps, no one is expected to have everything they need right away, it takes time to put it altogether, but it's worth it IMHO. to me putting it together has been the fun part.

tEN wOLVES

MJN77 · October 02, 2010, 11:22:00 AM

The hard part is deciding which guns to buy..........first!

This stuff is addicting.

Kidd Krystin · October 02, 2010, 07:41:22 PM

Heck, the hard part is knowing when to STOP buying guns!

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · October 02, 2010, 07:43:48 PM

Quote from: MJN77 on October 02, 2010, 11:22:00 AM
The hard part is deciding which guns to buy..........first! This stuff is addicting.

That's the fun part, it's really the part I like, research and trying out different guns, doing my homework, just take your time and enjoy the hunt, there will always be that one more gun you just have to have, and why not, this is a fun game played with others of the same mind frame, so we've all been there done that, so to speak, I own several different style and brand firearms, love them all.

Welcome to CAS pard

tEN wOLVES

MJN77 · October 02, 2010, 09:18:46 PM

Quote from: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on October 02, 2010, 07:43:48 PM
That's the fun part, it's really the part I like, research and trying out different guns, doing my homework, just take your time and enjoy the hunt, there will always be that one more gun you just have to have, and why not, this is a fun game played with others of the same mind frame, so we've all been there done that, so to speak, I own several different style and brand firearms, love them all.

Welcome to CAS pard

tEN wOLVES

I agree. I have colt replicas, remington replicas, s&w replicas, conversions, winchester replicas.....and I still aint done..

Diamond Dan · October 11, 2010, 07:15:14 PM

I belive if yaall check into it ya might find the the transfer bar system was used in 1880 by mossburg and a many a civil war casualty fell to ,36 cal. balls Just my 2 cents worth

Pappy Myles · October 31, 2010, 09:01:15 PM

Well, the thing I like about them are they are probably the safest of them all. Go ahead and grip about " not original" I know when I pull the trigger it'll stay together, and if (heaven forbid) I ever drop one, it won't go off......