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Colt crazy cowgirl
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Colt crazy cowgirl
Yeah, I got it bad with the Colt style single action revolvers, but they just fit me so well, almost like they were made just for me. Getting so bad now with the urge to shoot my Uberti Colts, that when I see a western with someone shooting a Colt, it makes me want to drop everything and go shoot my Colts. Happened last night, in fact. We were watching Last of the Dogmen with Tom Berenger (love the movie) and his sidearm was a Colt (and the rifle a Winchester, of course).
So, today, despite having a lot of errands to run, I whined enough to get Bill to stop for a short range session with a couple of the Colts. Couldn't just shoot the Colts any old way, of course. Had to do the one hand shooting thing. I blame some of you guys for that (you know who you are ).
First up was my Smokewagon 357. Have tuned the sights for standard 158 grain 357 loads with this Colt (no 38s in this baby).
Warmed up a bit to get the feel of the Smokewagon, then leveled it off, using a one hand hold. First few shots were not my best, so I knuckled down and then darn near shot a one hole group. Was having so much fun, did not notice the recoil, which was "lively", but by no means nasty.
357s are practical and effective, of course, but a Colt just isn't the same if it isn't a 45 Colt. This is my Ranch Hand in 45 Colt, sights tuned for standard 250 grain loads.
Did well at 16 yards, but have never tried 25 yards with this Colt, so ... why not? Held at six o'clock for the first 6 shots. That's the six on the bottom. Figured that was close enough to dead on, so shot the next one holding on the red dot in the center of the 6" bull. Almost nailed it. Big smile, followed. Then kept most of the rest in the black.
Learned a lot about shooting these Colts, today, and all to the good. Was very pleasantly surprised to learn that shooting these classic Colts with one hand is remarkably effective, far better than I expected. In fact, one of the easiest to shoot revolvers with a one hand hold I've tried. Nothing new there, of course. Folks have been shooting Colts this way as long as there have been Colts. Leave it to me some 150 years, later, to figure it out.
Better not watch a western, again, tonight.
So, today, despite having a lot of errands to run, I whined enough to get Bill to stop for a short range session with a couple of the Colts. Couldn't just shoot the Colts any old way, of course. Had to do the one hand shooting thing. I blame some of you guys for that (you know who you are ).
First up was my Smokewagon 357. Have tuned the sights for standard 158 grain 357 loads with this Colt (no 38s in this baby).
Warmed up a bit to get the feel of the Smokewagon, then leveled it off, using a one hand hold. First few shots were not my best, so I knuckled down and then darn near shot a one hole group. Was having so much fun, did not notice the recoil, which was "lively", but by no means nasty.
357s are practical and effective, of course, but a Colt just isn't the same if it isn't a 45 Colt. This is my Ranch Hand in 45 Colt, sights tuned for standard 250 grain loads.
Did well at 16 yards, but have never tried 25 yards with this Colt, so ... why not? Held at six o'clock for the first 6 shots. That's the six on the bottom. Figured that was close enough to dead on, so shot the next one holding on the red dot in the center of the 6" bull. Almost nailed it. Big smile, followed. Then kept most of the rest in the black.
Learned a lot about shooting these Colts, today, and all to the good. Was very pleasantly surprised to learn that shooting these classic Colts with one hand is remarkably effective, far better than I expected. In fact, one of the easiest to shoot revolvers with a one hand hold I've tried. Nothing new there, of course. Folks have been shooting Colts this way as long as there have been Colts. Leave it to me some 150 years, later, to figure it out.
Better not watch a western, again, tonight.
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Great job!
The Marshal says "Drop everything and shoot your Colts".
The Marshal says "Drop everything and shoot your Colts".
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Now ur talking Cowboy up with those single action revolvers
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Don't worry about getting older and still doing stupid stuff. You'll do the stupid stuff as always, only much slower. Hold my beer and watch this.......
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Great Shooting as always, beautiful guns
I have a number of favorites myself, the list is Long...
Tombstone
Lonesome Dove
Open Range
True Grit (Both Versions)
3:10 to Yuma
Pale Rider
Outlaw Josey Wales
Quigley Down Under
The list goes on...
...and on.
I have a number of favorites myself, the list is Long...
Tombstone
Lonesome Dove
Open Range
True Grit (Both Versions)
3:10 to Yuma
Pale Rider
Outlaw Josey Wales
Quigley Down Under
The list goes on...
...and on.
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Awesome groups, and I too really like the Colt SA as well. I guess I'm a big whimp and nowhere as good because I can't even do that good with both hands. Don't yet have one in CCH and I may just have to fix that one day. As nice as my Rugers are they just don't look as nice as those Ubertis.
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Nothing like a Colt .45. Those are both nice revolvers. You would probably like a long barrel version.
That 25 yd target is sweet. Love those big bullet holes.
That 25 yd target is sweet. Love those big bullet holes.
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1860 Colt SA Richards Conversion Revolver .45C
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
1860 Henry .45C
1885 High Wall .45C
1820-1840 Frontier Percussion .50
1790-1820 Frontier Flintlock .50
Ohkínohkomit - Shoot skillfully
Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Beautiful Colts and nice shooting, as always! Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
Great shooting, as always, NCG. Thanks for sharing your targets with us.
I have both of those guns, though my Ranch Hand is a 22LR and makes holes in paper (when I hit it) that are roughly half the size of your 45. I can only dream about shooting as well as you do, but you continue to be an inspiration for self-improvement. And, even though my targets never look anything like yours, I do shoot one handed and it's always fun.
I have both of those guns, though my Ranch Hand is a 22LR and makes holes in paper (when I hit it) that are roughly half the size of your 45. I can only dream about shooting as well as you do, but you continue to be an inspiration for self-improvement. And, even though my targets never look anything like yours, I do shoot one handed and it's always fun.
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Re: Colt crazy cowgirl
She needs a big ole Hog leg Right RR
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Don't worry about getting older and still doing stupid stuff. You'll do the stupid stuff as always, only much slower. Hold my beer and watch this.......
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55
H001T .22LR
H001T .22LR MONUMENT VALLEY
H003T PUMP .22LR
BBS .41 MAG
SS .357
SIDE GATE 38-55