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Handloader
- May 4, 2011
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In the same vein as the other “favorite” posts, lets talk about our favorite handguns!
Lets say one single-action revolver, one double action revolver, one semi-automatic and one rimfire.
Single-action for me is kind of a tie. If I could afford an original Colt Bisley, it would undoubtedly hold this spot. But my Ruger Bisley Blackhawk .357 with a 7.5” barrel is my favorite single action revolver. It shoots the .38’s and .357’s with equal accuracy and I feel like I could take game handily with it out to 100 yards or so. The Bisley grips fits my enormous hands (frail right Guy?
) much better than any of the SAA styles and point more naturally too.
Double-action for me is also a bit of a toss-up. I like my GP-100 .357 very much, especially since installing a set of nice Altamont walnut grips. But the Colt 1917 .45 ACP and the S&W Registered Magnum or later Model 27 are hard to beat too.
Semi-automatic goes to the 1911 Colt (and variants) .45, but I also love the Colt 1908 Hammerless .380’s! They are great guns.
Rimfire for me goes to the High Standard Sport King SK-100 6” in .22 LR. I’ve made some incredible shots close and far, and on moving critters as well. Most of the time as a guide or on the ranch, my High Standard is on my hip. Easy to take down and clean, mine was made in 1956, the year my Dad was born. It also was the first handgun I ever purchased.
Lets say one single-action revolver, one double action revolver, one semi-automatic and one rimfire.
Single-action for me is kind of a tie. If I could afford an original Colt Bisley, it would undoubtedly hold this spot. But my Ruger Bisley Blackhawk .357 with a 7.5” barrel is my favorite single action revolver. It shoots the .38’s and .357’s with equal accuracy and I feel like I could take game handily with it out to 100 yards or so. The Bisley grips fits my enormous hands (frail right Guy?
) much better than any of the SAA styles and point more naturally too. Double-action for me is also a bit of a toss-up. I like my GP-100 .357 very much, especially since installing a set of nice Altamont walnut grips. But the Colt 1917 .45 ACP and the S&W Registered Magnum or later Model 27 are hard to beat too.
Semi-automatic goes to the 1911 Colt (and variants) .45, but I also love the Colt 1908 Hammerless .380’s! They are great guns.
Rimfire for me goes to the High Standard Sport King SK-100 6” in .22 LR. I’ve made some incredible shots close and far, and on moving critters as well. Most of the time as a guide or on the ranch, my High Standard is on my hip. Easy to take down and clean, mine was made in 1956, the year my Dad was born. It also was the first handgun I ever purchased.
