And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
I had a NICE 1923 FIRST GE., Sold it when the price got right. I then bought 2 more nice EDC weapons win the price was right again, with the money. NICE WEAPON!
I have several Italian replicas, nice shooting guns and no worries about wearing out an original. The 45 colt, despite it's size, is actually a gentle shooting weapon with low recoil. Nothing like a big soft bullet rolling out the barrel at around 800 fps.
I believe that that is just Colt's standard case hardened blue finish. Last year Colt started offering Royal Blue finishes from the Custom Shop. They want about $3500 (plus 45 hr labor) to do a SAA. They'll do a 1911 for about $700. Colt obviously doesn't want a lot of Royal Blue SAAs out there.
I took the Blackhawk 45lc with a 250 out to 950fps but the slow powder set the dry grass afire! Decided I really didn't need that hot a load after that!! Good Times!
I pretty much handload all my large bore stuff, much cheaper. I don't remember the recipe right now, but I typically load some soft shooting target stuff at around 800 to 850 fps. Accurate and easy to shoot. I have loaded some rounds up to 950 fps, but I don't plan on going any higher with the replicas. I know the Rugers can handle much hotter loads, would love to get a Redhawk in .45LC. Just haven't seen any around lately.
I had a NICE 1923 FIRST GE., Sold it when the price got right. I then bought 2 more nice EDC weapons win the price was right again, with the money. NICE WEAPON!
ReplyDeleteI have several Italian replicas, nice shooting guns and no worries about wearing out an original. The 45 colt, despite it's size, is actually a gentle shooting weapon with low recoil. Nothing like a big soft bullet rolling out the barrel at around 800 fps.
ReplyDeleteI sure would like to find some .45LC (Long Colt).
ReplyDelete45 Long Colt with free shipping.
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Thank you, Alan. How sure are you that this is indeed Long Colt? I called them and they said they will not answer any questions due to liability.
DeleteI miss seeing that Royal Colt Blue. It almost appeared to be glowing, even in broad day light.
ReplyDeleteI believe that that is just Colt's standard case hardened blue finish.
DeleteLast year Colt started offering Royal Blue finishes from the Custom Shop.
They want about $3500 (plus 45 hr labor) to do a SAA.
They'll do a 1911 for about $700.
Colt obviously doesn't want a lot of Royal Blue SAAs out there.
Don,
ReplyDeleteI shoot .45LC out of my Ruger Blackhawk. You can load those up rather warm. 11gr. Unique behind a 200gr. lead round nose.
-Snakepit
I took the Blackhawk 45lc with a 250 out to 950fps but the slow powder set the dry grass afire! Decided I really didn't need that hot a load after that!! Good Times!
DeleteI pretty much handload all my large bore stuff, much cheaper. I don't remember the recipe right now, but I typically load some soft shooting target stuff at around 800 to 850 fps. Accurate and easy to shoot. I have loaded some rounds up to 950 fps, but I don't plan on going any higher with the replicas. I know the Rugers can handle much hotter loads, would love to get a Redhawk in .45LC. Just haven't seen any around lately.
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