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You are right about that, Maarty. I always take two complete rigs with me to a match in case some newcomer is there and wants to shoot.

Terry, There are lots of different choices, none of which is bad. Some are, however, more expensive than others. Which choices you make depend on what games you want to play. If it just SASS, then a pair of Ruger New Vaqueros in 357 Mag, a Uberti 1873 in 357 or 38 Special, and a Stoeger Coach Gun is all you need to play with the big dogs. (I have Marlin rifles, but most top shots seem to get an 1873 eventually.) If you want to do Wild Bunch you might want to get a bigger rifle and an 1897 shotgun. Fast Draw requires a 45 Colt revolver if you want to play that very fun game. If you want a minimum rig to do everything then you can get two 45 Colt New Vaqueros, a 45 Colt rifle, a 1911 for Wild Bunch, and an 1897 shotgun. All are quite available in adds in the Cowboy Chronicle. It does get a little on the pricy side at times.