Sixguns

We have company for the Fourth. One of the step-daughters and her boyfriend. They were walking around the place and spotted a rat going into one of the "Garbage" cans I use for horse feed. This is not exactly an earth shattering unique experience mind you, but their being "City Folk" had them concerned. OK, so I was not happy to have my morning coffee interrupted, the rat had to pay.  I have a variety of suitable tools for such problems but have really developed a liking for my Ruger Single-Six  fixed sight "Vaquero" type.

This is a Texas Longhorn Arms #5 in 45 Colt I ordered from Bill Grover after hunting with him at the YO ranch. The backstarp is engraved "Made for James F. Swidryk  by Bill Grover- Inventor". I never expected Mr. Grover to engrave those words as it  was a complete surprise. The front sight has a brass elevation bar across the face.

Has anybody seen one of the new Uberti Schofields with the nickle finish? I usually have an unpleasant name for shiny or plastic guns, but the Schofield caught my eye. Of course, I have a nickle gun, an old j-frame Smith in 32 S&W Long. I just feel a craving coming on. I finished up 4 weeks of workshops at a local University and have a sizable check coming. In addition, does anybody have much experience with a Schofield, nickle or not in 45 LC? I don't see much in the way of write-ups about them.
Maybe I'm just goofy.

Between having company (when summer comes and you live "on the coast" you suddenly have lots of friends and relatives), and playing with some new beauties I have been a bit remiss in checking the Forum.
I have declared this to be "The summer of .44"

Hey Guys,

I just got a Ruger Bisley Hunter - great gun. It feels very comfortable in my hand, but I feel like my two hold isn't optimal. At the moment, I have my RH on the grip w/ my LH fingers covering my RH fingers. My right thumb is over my left thumb. Is this the best way, or should I cup my LH underneath of my right?

Any opinions welcomed.

-Kevin

LIPSEY'S ANNOUNCES A RUGER 5-1/2" .45 COLT/.45 ACP FLAT-TOP. THIS IS BUILT ON THE NEW MODEL .357 FLAT-TOP FRAME.

In the latest issue of AHG, Mike Venturino finally lays it on the line, and commits to what in his opinion, is the best 6 gun cartridge. He ranks the .45 ACP as top dog. Leave it to the Duke to take the eternal question-best 6 gun round-and put it on its' ear! But then, it got me to thinking-Wasn't it Skeeter Skelton who opined that the best autoloader round was chambered in a 6 gun? I have known of folks who take either the Autorim, or the ACP, and load with a 250-255 gr. bullet for field purposes.

Hello all, I  have a new Ruger BH 44 special, 4 5/8, I am trying to load for.  Most of the loads I have shoot high.  I have the sight bottomed out.  Anyone have any suggestions?
 
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Hello all.  I recently picked up a Ruger BH 44 special with 4 5/8 barrel.  I am looking at holsters and wanted some advice.  Besides Simply rugged, Mernickle and El Paso, would anyone recomend a belt holster company that they like.
 
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JBOGGS

Gents,
Please excuse the new guy here, I have an unusual amount of spare time on my hands.  I also have .44 Spl Fever and I've got it bad.