Had it a few years, took it out recently and it went bang like it was supposed to. Until I drew the hammer again, fired, and just got a click. It wasn't a dud, it was skipping or something, eventually you could fire all 6 if you kept cocking.

When I examined it in half cocked mode so I could load, the Cylinder would spin completely free - both ways(I mean no resistance at all), but if I wiggled it abit, it'd start clicking and locking into place like it should.

What should I be looking for to replace here? It was supposed to be almost new when I got it in 2015~, barely fired, and I've probably only put 150~ish rounds through it.

Anybody ever see a stage allowing top-breaks to be reloaded on the clock, or see anybody do such a thing? Allowing the use of "cartridge packs"/ olde timey speed loaders, or allowing whole cylinders to be changed out on any pistols where that'd be quicker.

Would it be against the official SASS rules to let a shooter use only one pistol?

I gather that reloading pistols in certain stages used to be more a thing back in the "early days" of the game... But also for Schofields to not necessarily be allowed on those stages for balance purposes.

Could a stage be written to be balanced between two SAA's versus one Schofield with a reload?

I imagine two pistols would be clearly faster on ten targets. But what if there were eleven targets, so you have a choice between a Schofield with one 6-round reload, or doing a single-round reload on a SAA? I reckon that'd favor the Schofield too much.

What if there were twelve targets? So now you're reloading a Schofield twice, versus frantically putting two extra rounds into a SAA?

Seems like there'd be room for it somewhere. I always feel a bit silly carrying two giant SA revolvers, would love to use one if possible.

I just got Cimarron's Winchester 87 clone and this is pretty much all I want out of cowboy shooting.

I've been practicing different techniques and I'm pretty sure keeping it shouldered with my off hand while reloading with my shooting hand is the way I'll be going. (Which seems like the most common approach I see in videos.)

I think I want to cut the stock down to make it easier to hold it on my shoulder with just my off hand. But it also seems like I'd want some curve cut into the stock to help it stay on the shoulder, like a trap pad.

Anybody have any insight?

Is there a curved trap-style pad that is SASS legal? What if I hid it under a laced-on leather cover?

Would anyone be willing to share 38 special 100 gr Rnfp load data? I am trying to get close to the bang and clang match ammo. I purchase the bullets and for big matches use the Ammo they make but want to load close on my Dillon 750. Thank you.

Will these loads kill a whitetail? Forgive me if the question is not allowed, but I have a box. I know subsonic hardcasts have dropped deer for a hundred years, but I'm not certain it would be worth the chance of being less than lethal. 9" barrel and no more than 50 yards if that matters.

The rule says the sights must be period correct, including bead, blade or simple post.

My new vaqueros have blades but the elevation is wrong for the load and yes, I’m aware that in the old west cowboys would file down the front sight.

I don’t want to file down my sights to CAS distances, though realistically a taller sight basically would never work if it’s too tall as CAS distances!

I thought of a dot of gold nail Polish or gluing on a gold/brass bead. Is that SASS legal? I wonder if they meant for rifles or if the revolvers can also have gold beads.

I know painting the entire back of the front sight is also an option and would help with evening shooting especially against black painted steel.

Thoughts?

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The S&W New Model 3 is the best looking single action revolver in my opinion. I really wish there was a better replica out there, as the uberti uses the incorrect frame / extractor.

Top is the original vs bottom is the Uberti "replica" which seems like they just lazily used the Schofield / Russian parts instead of recreating the New Model 3.

Considering buying a used Ruger Montado (.357, SASS version, stainless). I only see them usually in pairs. I saw a single one for $750. I like the hammer spur. I thought it might make a good addition to the collection. I have 4 SA guns (only one actual Colt, the rest are Cimmaron). Thank you for your comments.

I recently started loading black powder 45 colt using bullets from the Missouri bullet company. Their bp bullets are exactly the same as the smokeless bullets just with different lube. Barrel was difficult to clean after, I think I need more lube, anyone know where I can get bullets with larger or more grooves?

Hey y’all,

Looking to get into Cowboy Action. Looks like a ton of fun and a great community. I’ve done 3 gun, USPSA, NRL Hunter but I have never shot Cowboy Action before. I’ve owned a Dragoon, 1851 Navy and an 1873 Cattleman before so I’m familiar with single action but it’s been a while.

My main question is would it be a bad idea to start with Frontiersman? I love BP and 1851’s and 1860’s. Or would it be easier to go with an Open Top or RM Conversion / Cartridge Gun.

I’ll stop by my next local match and talk to them and see what they recommend. I just wanted some recommendations from the community as well.

Thanks!

What overall length for a 45 colt cartridge would work best in a uberti 1873 rifle?