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Had this one (a 3rd Gen Colt .44 Special) sitting in the safe, unused. Time to shoot it again. Been shooting a DA revolver for bullseye almost daily, so range time with plinkers and special cases like the Colt .44 was limited. Since the bullseye season is over for now, I had time to reacquaint myself with some other guns. I have a ton of factory Winchester .44 246 grain lead stuff, so off to the range I went with plenty of ammo and the Colt. Point of impact was centered at 25 yards; trigger broke at a creep-free 3.5 lbs, which is perfect. After 60 rounds it got boring shooting 10s and Xs with the big Colt. Recoil was almost nil, about what a K-frame .38 with standard velocity wadcutter would be. All rounds were fired slow-fire with one paw, like handguns are supposed to be shot. Somewhat retro, but fun none-the-less. Might have to do this shooting-as-a-pastime thing more often. Regular training for matches can be mind-numbing. Bob Older designs like the SAA can still perform, if you allow for their limitations. This one groups almost as well (and to POA) as my accurized 1911s ![[Linked Image]](http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/RobertOIF2/DSC_2582%202_zpsdsbwxgo5.jpg) After a quick clean-up and some fondling, it's time to head back into the safe ![[Linked Image]](http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii27/RobertOIF2/DSC_2580%202_zpsyvasxpgh.jpg)
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Damn nice. I like it.
A lot.
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Trump being classless,tasteless and clueless as usual. Sorry, trump is a no tax payin pile of shiit. My young wife decided to play the field and had moved several dudes into my house
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Nice...the first SAA I ever fired was back about 1969 and was a .44 Special just like that but with the 7.5" barrel...was amazed how accurate it was.
Good to get reacquainted with old friends...Bob
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Very nice. One of my favorite cartridges.
Good shooting, too.
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Great revolver and excellent shooting. I can make do with almost any ottermatic but a good single action is a staple item around here.
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Good shooting and very nice Colt.
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Looking for a close-range hog to kill with it. Next spring, maybe. Bob
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Very nice old Colt and excellent shooting.
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I had one of the 3rd gen .44 Specials that was a little sloppy, and I never could warm up to it. Get one, however, that is tightly fitted, and whether Colt or USFA, the Peacemaker becomes a very different gun in feel. You start to realize why they were so treasured in their day.
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Nice shooting and good looking Colt, great caliber also. Here's my 1961 44 Sp. SAA, Colt's letter said it was sent to a Hardware Store in Marquette MI. Wood grips are factory and came with the gun. It's been used, but well taken care off. A yooper could have carried it for deer & bear up there. ![[Linked Image]](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v460/jbmich/Colts/002_zps9ea7cc73.jpg)
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A blue, 5.5 inch Colt Model P chambered for 44 special is definitely on my "One of these days" list. Perfection.
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What load are you shooting in that Colt
I prefer classic.
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You ought to tote that out where a friend is a friend.
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What load are you shooting in that Colt Winchester 246 grain factory round-nose lead. Bob
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