Favorite cowboy single action for .45 Long Colt?

[Marplot]

Something that looks like an 1860 Army Colt, Top Strap or Open that handles 45 long colt cartridges. Want at least 7.5" barrel, not a buntline.

 

[anonymouscowherd]

If you like an 1860 then get one and a conversion cylinder

You just gotta watch your load power

Otherwise the only correct answer is a Colt SAA

 

[Marplot]

I am looking at several pistols.

Cimarron Preacher 45LC and .44 BP Cylinder. 8" (Much like a Walker). Questions are heavy 4.2 pounds and have to remove either cylinder to load and empty the LC. Maybe not that big a deal that the lever pull the arbor out and cylinder comes out easy. Top Strap sort of like a Remington.

Angel Eyes, similar to Preacher.

below are .45 Long Colt and have loading door to add and remove cartridges. Weights are about 2.5 pounds

Tuco - 45 Long Cylinder. 7.5"
Richard-Mason (Open Top) 45LC
1872 Open Top Army Colt -- 45LC

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[michiganmuzzy]

I put a .45LC conversion cylinder in my ROA. Since im already used to shooting it, it made an already great gun even better. I would love to have another Ruger Blackhawk in 45LC theyre awesome SA guns but i think the pair of vaqueros would be a good choice too, lighter and have a loading door.

 

[Marplot]

I put a .45LC conversion cylinder in my ROA. Since im already used to shooting it, it made an already great gun even better. I would love to have another Ruger Blackhawk in 45LC theyre awesome SA guns but i think the pair of vaqueros would be a good choice too, lighter and have a loading door.

I like the flexibility of having two cylinders IF I can load .45LC without pulling the cylinder out. But the Colts I see are like the heavy Walker style, but with two cylinders.

I also see conversion cylinders that either need to be taken out to reload 45LC and maybe the gun needs to be sent back for gunsmith work.

I want a .45LC that looks like my 1860 Colt

 

[Kingwalter]

I have 45 colt Blackhawk that I love, I also have a 45 acp cylinder for it that’s fun.

 

[Marplot]

I have 45 colt Blackhawk that I love, I also have a 45 acp cylinder for it that’s fun.

Can it be reloaded without removing the cylinder?

 

[Hausser1]

I put a .45LC conversion cylinder in my ROA. Since im already used to shooting it, it made an already great gun even better. I would love to have another Ruger Blackhawk in 45LC theyre awesome SA guns but i think the pair of vaqueros would be a good choice too, lighter and have a loading door.

Too bad Clement's Custom isn't still in business. Worked magic with the ROAs

 

[The long rider]

Take a look at the Taylors & Co. 1860 Army Long Cylinder Conversion chambered in .45 Colt. It is what I believe you are looking for. I have one of the first lot that were produced. They had a blued grip frame and blued backstrap. The one's now have the brass grip frame and blued backstrap like all the other 1860 Army Cap & Ball guns. What I like about this one is the rear sight is on the bbl. not just a groove in the hammer. The Cimarron Tuco Special also has the rear sight on the bbl. which creates a much better sight picture. My Tuco is a tac driver with my handloads of 7.3 gr. of Win. WST powder along with a Sierra 200 gr, V-crown bullet.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

Too bad Clement's Custom isn't still in business. Worked magic with the ROAs

I wish i had found out about him a few years earlier.

 

[Kingwalter]

Can it be reloaded without removing the cylinder?

Yes, it has the loading door by the hammer. Similar to the 1873 colt ( I Believe?), except built heavier. I can load the 45 colt with smokeless powder and to be right with 44 mag velocities

 

[Marplot]

https://gritrsports.com/taylors-company-1860-army-long-cylinder-revolver-550960

 

[gle3105]

When I first started CAS Vaqueros ruled. And I used them like most. Then I thought why keep Queens safe? So I used these 45’s. The stag & ivory SAA’s were my go to pieces in 45LC.
Pieces depicted range from 1900 to 1995.

 

[Kingwalter]

When I first started CAS Vaqueros ruled. And I used them like most. Then I thought why keep Queens safe? So I used these 45’s. The stag & ivory SAA’s were my go to pieces in 45LC.
Pieces depicted range from 1900 to 1995.

That’s a fine collection right there!

 

[Marplot]

I am thinking about buying a Cimarron 1858 Remington .45LC FS 8" W/.44 caliber percussion cylinder.

It weighs 2 lb 12/oz. ABout the same 1860 Colt 2 lb. 11/oz

 

[Marplot]

When I first started CAS Vaqueros ruled. And I used them like most. Then I thought why keep Queens safe? So I used these 45’s. The stag & ivory SAA’s were my go to pieces in 45LC.
Pieces depicted range from 1900 to 1995.

What is the one between the ivory and the stag? Antique finish? That would match my 1860 Colt McColloch.

 

[gle3105]

What is the one between the ivory and the stag? Antique finish? That would match my 1860 Colt McColloch.

Original . Made in the year 1900 and lettered.

 

[Marplot]

Original . Made 1900 and lettered.

Very nice! Top strap. 3rd generation?

 

[Marplot]

I am thinking about buying a Cimarron 1858 Remington .45LC FS 8" W/.44 caliber percussion cylinder.

It weighs 2 lb 12/oz. ABout the same 1860 Colt 2 lb. 11/oz

Just ordered one. Sent to my FFL guy.

 

[JimCunn]

It takes about a minute to convert my Uberti 1860 Army between .45 acp and C&B. Loads from the rear through Loading Gate.
I'm thinking about converting my Centaure 1960 Army to .45 LC.

Don't know how to post a photo.