Cowboy guns?

[DaveTN]

When did double action come on the scene?

Does anyone make any cowboy guns (like the Vaquero’s or Colts) that are double action?

[Mike.357]

Starr was the first DA handgun I believe. Not many were ever made compared to Colts and Remingtons through the 1860's

Several were made into the 1880's. Actually Billy the Kid and Pat Garret had DA revolvers.

Pretty much I believe DA "cowboy" guns were around in the 1870's and 1880's.

The traditional looking Colt cowboy revolver in DA was an 1878 model. I think it was in .45. Colt had a swing out cylinder i think in the 1890's.

S&W had DA's in 1880 a .38 and 1881 a .44S&W.

Personally I prefer the single action revolver, it is a classic.

Dixie Gunworks has the Starr in cap and ball. It is DA

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=3539

Edited May 31, 2008 by Mike.357

[Guest mw.]

Ruger Redhawks

High Standard (I have a Double Nine, 9 shot DA 22lr)

[Guest Grout]

The visitor center at Chickamauga Battlefield has a Starr DA relic that was dug up on display.They also have a excellent military long arm gun museum as well.

[Warbird]

Are you talking about guns usable in SASS? S&W made the best of the DA's of that time period, but the SA's were far and away the better and most often sold guns. Most SA shooters could also shoot faster than the old DA revolvers. There are several companies making repros of those old DA pistols.

A Ruger Redhawk is definitely not a cowboy gun, a fine revolver, but not a cowboy gun.

[Guest tlondon]

interesting thread. I am thinking about getting a cowboy gun in 22lr for plinking

[Guest canynracer]

Starr was the first DA handgun I believe. Not many were ever made compared to Colts and Remingtons through the 1860's

Several were made into the 1880's. Actually Billy the Kid and Pat Garret had DA revolvers.

Pretty much I believe DA "cowboy" guns were around in the 1870's and 1880's.

The traditional looking Colt cowboy revolver in DA was an 1878 model. I think it was in .45. Colt had a swing out cylinder i think in the 1890's.

S&W had DA's in 1880 a .38 and 1881 a .44S&W.

Personally I prefer the single action revolver, it is a classic.

Dixie Gunworks has the Starr in cap and ball. It is DA

http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_info.php?products_id=3539

Mike would know...he was there

[Guest jackdog]

I have a 45 colt, made sometime inn the early 1900's. Never shoot it it's a keep sakes. Also have a uberti in 45 colt. well made firearm and very very close to the colt. It's kind of a back up house gun. I know only six shots...............but that bullet will drop a bg.

in a heart beat.

[Mike.357]

Mike would know...he was there

LOL, not quite

Actually the magazine Guns of the Old West, summer 2008 edition has a nice article

on DA revolvers. Its my favorite gun rag.

[Guest canynracer]

I do have to say, I am becoming more and more interested in the cowboy guns....I really do like the look.

[Mike.357]

I really do prefer to shoot SA revolvers over anything else. I do practice with my carry weapons but I would not go so far as to say I enjoy it anymore.

Now, making smoke is where its at!

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