How accurate was a Colt Peacemaker?

45 Colt is plenty accurate for 100-yard antipersonnel and anti-warhorse work. The 250-grain bullet retains a degree of authority as well. While the practical merits of the shooting are debatable, the fun factor was huge. The good ol’ Peacemaker has legs and can be useful at longer range than most would credit it.

Is a SAA good for self defense?

It doesn’t mean it makes a useful carry piece. its just huge, heavy and not completely safe (because of the empty chamber issue) to carry practically for self defense. But it’s still pretty cool, I mean , The SAA is still useful after being designed in the 1870s. It’s just not useful for carry.

Are single action revolvers accurate?

Accuracy in revolvers is affected by the amount of play in the cylinder and the alignment of the cylinder with the bore. A single action action revolver is inherently no more accurate than a double action.

What are the advantages of a single action revolver?

A single action revolver has a light and smooth trigger pull, as it only needs to drop the hammer. This allows for more accurate shooting. A double action revolver has a heavier, longer trigger pull, which can be detrimental to accuracy.

What is a cowboy load 45?

45 Colt cartridge. It fits the rules of Single Action Shooting Society (SASS) competition or Cowboy Action Shooting where jacketed bullets and high power loads are against the rules due to ricochet danger from the steel targets and to prevent excessive target damage.

What is a Colt Single Action Army revolver?

The Colt Single Action Army revolver is often described as “The gun that won the West”, and along with the Winchester and Marlin lever actions that’s pretty much true. That being said the Colt SAA was found all over the globe especially in the far reaches of the British Empire including in Africa, Australia, India and Canada.

Where can I find a replica Colt Single Action Army?

(Picture courtesy Uberti). One of the best and most affordable sources of replicas of the Colt Single Action Army is from Uberti of Italy who are nowadays owned by Beretta. Uberti make a range of replica Colt SAA in both old model and the new model revolvers with the improved cylinder retaining mechanism.

What kind of finish does a Colt Single Action come in?

The Uberti replicas of the Colt SAA come in an extensive variety of finishes and barrel lengths. Revolvers can be had in traditional blue with color case hardened frame, nickel plated steel, stainless steel, and a low sheen powder coat finish. Old Model Colt Single Action Army model the Cattleman Charcoal Blue.

Did the British use Colt revolvers in the military?

Colt even had a production facility in Britain and his revolvers were popular with British Army and Navy officers who were responsible for buying their own revolvers. These Colt Single Action Army revolvers were chambered for the standard British cartridge the .455 Eley.