Tenderfoot getting feet wet!

Rawhidesmith · December 30, 2012, 03:23:11 PM

I have always wanted to own a SAA. So the other day I placed an order for a Smoke Wagon from Long Hunter Shooting Supply. Any one here have one. What should I expect. Glad

or Sad

! Its .45 LC with a 5 1/2 barrel.

Major 2 · December 30, 2012, 03:33:19 PM

you've done well, Padawan

Virginia Gentleman · December 31, 2012, 05:05:18 PM

Unless there is some unforseen problem, you will be pleased I think.....

Bugscuffle · January 01, 2013, 05:37:55 PM

I bought my initial two clones with 7 1/2" barrels and now I wish that I had bough one with a 5 1/2" and on with the 7 1/2". You done good!

Coffinmaker · January 02, 2013, 12:55:21 PM

Well, personal preference would dictate a 4 3/4 barrel for me, if not shorter (never met a a barrel too short). Mecanacally however, your gonna like it.

Coffinmaker

Hoof Hearted · January 06, 2013, 09:41:09 AM

Welcome aboard!

Understand that (to repeat a bad cliche) these are like chips.......you can't stop at just one

HH

Gen. Jackson · January 06, 2013, 09:54:27 AM

Excellent choice. I concur with the Hoof Hearted. It is very addicting. You will most likely get a serious disease that my physician calls RAD. Revolver Acquisition Disorder.

1961MJS · January 08, 2013, 10:29:53 PM

Quote from: Bugscuffle on January 01, 2013, 05:37:55 PM
I bought my initial two clones with 7 1/2" barrels and now I wish that I had bough one with a 5 1/2" and on with the 7 1/2". You done good!

Hiya Bugs

How come two different lengths? I just purchased a Cimarron 7 1/2 inch barrel Cavalry Model. None of the online places have much in stock, so I went ahead and paid for the Cimarron.

Later

Mike
Norman OK

Johnny McCrae · January 09, 2013, 02:53:38 PM

I'm confident that you will be very happy with your purchase. I have a pair of Smokewagons in .38 special. I also have one in .45 Colt that I shoot with my USFA. The Smokewagons are the only pistols I've been able to shoot stock right out of the box. All of mine have 5-1/2" barrels.

Virginia Gentleman · January 09, 2013, 09:04:37 PM

I will have to give them another look as I have heard good things about them.

Bugscuffle · January 09, 2013, 10:40:47 PM

Quote from: 1961MJS on January 08, 2013, 10:29:53 PM
Hiya Bugs

How come two different lengths? I just purchased a Cimarron 7 1/2 inch barrel Cavalry Model. None of the online places have much in stock, so I went ahead and paid for the Cimarron.

Later

Mike
Norman OK

For me it's that I like the variety. I can't shoot the regular matches due to a medical problem, so I don't have the restrictions that come with the SASS and/or NCOWS rules. In choosing a holster you'll have to allow for the extra barrel length in the draw. You'll just have to wear the belt low enough to be able to get those hog legs all the way out of the holsters. I don't want to get into another rules squabble, so I'll just say that for 7 1/2" barrels, buscadero belts work best.

1961MJS · January 13, 2013, 06:30:37 PM

Quote from: Bugscuffle on January 09, 2013, 10:40:47 PM

For me it's that I like the variety. I can't shoot the regular matches due to a medical problem, so I don't have the restrictions that come with the SASS and/or NCOWS rules. In choosing a holster you'll have to allow for the extra barrel length in the draw. You'll just have to wear the belt low enough to be able to get those hog legs all the way out of the holsters. I don't want to get into another rules squabble, so I'll just say that for 7 1/2" barrels, buscadero belts work best.

Thanks Bugs, I might just get a 5 1/2 for my second SAA in the future. I'm considering a cross draw holster, but I haven't decided on anything yet. I'm leaning towards a Fair Weather Christian belt like Frank James and the US Cavalry wore (I have a Pietta in the Cavalry style from Cimmaron). I plan on shooting GAF, NCOWS, and SAA at least I hope I get to.

Mike
Norman OK

Rawhidesmith · January 27, 2013, 01:37:55 PM

Just thought I would let you know, I love my new Smoke Wagon.

Major 2 · January 27, 2013, 01:51:05 PM

Quote from: Bugscuffle on January 09, 2013, 11:40:47 pm

For me it's that I like the variety. I can't shoot the regular matches due to a medical problem, so I don't have the restrictions that come with the SASS and/or NCOWS rules. In choosing a holster you'll have to allow for the extra barrel length in the draw. You'll just have to wear the belt low enough to be able to get those hog legs all the way out of the holsters. I don't want to get into another rules squabble, so I'll just say that for 7 1/2" barrels,
buscadero belts work best.

Quote from: 1961MJS
Thanks Bugs, I might just get a 5 1/2 for my second SAA in the future. I'm considering a cross draw holster, but I haven't decided on anything yet. I'm leaning towards a Fair Weather Christian belt like Frank James and the US Cavalry wore (I have a Pietta in the Cavalry style from Cimmaron). I plan on shooting GAF, NCOWS, and SAA at least I hope I get to.

Mike
Norman OK

Buscadero rigs are not approved in NCOWS

Marshal Deadwood · January 27, 2013, 10:11:23 PM

My Smoke Wagon is a class act.

Rowdy Fulcher · January 28, 2013, 05:10:32 PM

Marshal
What caliber is your smoke wagon ?

Marshal Deadwood · January 28, 2013, 05:36:46 PM

.45 Colt, Rowdy. I use this one for Cowboy Fast Draw. I do love the Smoke Wagon,,nice revolver.

TwoWalks Baldridge · January 28, 2013, 08:02:31 PM

Quote from: Marshal Deadwood on January 28, 2013, 05:36:46 PM
.45 Colt, Rowdy. I use this one for Cowboy Fast Draw. I do love the Smoke Wagon,,nice revolver.

Did you make Fallon this Year?

Marshal Deadwood · January 28, 2013, 08:44:59 PM

Two Walks,,when you are as fast as me...........you don't get to go to many other places than the local club LOL

Marshal *time me with a sundial* Deadwood

Kent Shootwell · January 29, 2013, 05:21:41 PM

I also like two barrel lenghts. One 4 3/4" and the other 5 1/2" that way I'm set for up close work or long range.

Tenderfoot getting feet wet!

Gen. Jackson

1961MJS

1961MJS