Been getting the itch, for some reason a .45lc has been on my mind, Taylor’s looks like a solid first cowboy revolver, thinking an army grip over a navy grip, prefer extra real estate, have a Ruger revolver in .357 and enjoy it, thinking it’s time to expand my revolvers. Is the Taylor tuning worth the extra $$$, I have no plans beyond a fun range toy for the revolver, will probably pair it with a lever rifle down the road.
When I got the single action itch years ago I initially went with a 45 lc. Ammo was really expensive and I ended up selling it and getting into an Uberti Cattleman in 357. Great revolver and does hurt the wallet as much.
My Ruger is .357, I have been mulling sticking with it, ammo in the safe already, just can’t get away from the thought of a 1873 and 45 LC though.
Is there a big difference between a navy/army grip, I will have to take a trip to shooters, looks like they have both in stock to check them out.
I felt that same itch several years ago … bought a second-hand (in like-new condition) Ruger Blackhawk Convertible - 5.5 inch barrel with cylinders for 45 Colt and 45 ACP - for a very nice price. Both cylinders shoot excellently; to more-or-less the same point of aim. The advantage is .45 ACP is significantly less expensive to shoot than 45 Colt.
I concur that .38 and .357 would be even less expensive to shoot; which is why I have my eye out for another Blackhawk Convertible - in .357 / 9mm.
(EDIT - This whole single action thing started because I bought a Ruger Wrangler .22 - I liked the convertible so much, I found a single-6 Convertible in .22/.22mag. All are fine shooters)
Finally pulled the trigger on a Taylor’s gunfighter .45lc with an army size grip, Taylor tuned, surprised at its accuracy, needed to get accustomed to the sights, took a few rounds,but isn’t that the fun of a new toy. First .45lc pistol for me, woohaa she is a kicker, absolutely love it.
Here she is after her first cleaning.
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The finish on that looks amazing. Did you order that direct from Taylors?
Ordered through the range I go to. Fit and finish is superb, the case hardened frame really stands out, even the hammer has some really nice coloring to it.
I see myself slipping into another rabbit hole! Really enjoying SAA. Getting use to the sights, the weight and the trigger, targets getting peppered with nice groups.