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I took two recently acquired SA 45 Colts out today and was pleased with both. The one on top is a Standard Manufacturing (SM) and the lower a short run (500) Turnbull Ruger Bisley. Both about as well put together as any SA's, including customs and FA. The SM is the first non-adjustable sighted revolver I have ever owned in 40+ years of handgun ownership. I put a load together with the MBW RCBS 270 SAA over 18 grs of IMR-4227 with CCI 300's in Starline brass. I was pleased to find that the SM was dead on at 25 yards with this load. Of course, the Ruger was easy to dial and I was pleased that the rear sight that sat left as purchased corrected to center once dialed so well put together. I did have to fix the throats on the Ruger and cut an 11 degree forcing cone as well (this I do with about everything I own). I am done with load work on these two. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Gs4w52F.jpg)
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Those are Super Sweet looking!
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Very nice pistols, especially the Bisley, my favorite single action. Ever thought about putting a Bowen Rough Country rear sight on the Bisley? https://parts.bowenclassicarms.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=33I have one on my Ruger factory Bisley 45 colt along with a Belt Mountain cylinder base pin, works very well and a definite upgrade in both function aesthetics.
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The SM SAA revolvers are said to be a good bit better made than any Colt ever was, inside and out.
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Very nice, really like the SM.
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Two very classy looking 45's Ed!
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Ed, those are very fine handguns!  I guess I'm getting out of the loop... I'd never heard much about Standard Manufacturing before you mentioned them above. If I did, it didn't catch my ear. I went and looked, and they sure appear to make some quality firearms. Being a 1911 fan, I of course had to check out the ones they make. Maybe I shouldn't have...  Found this.. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/Iv074RM.png) With some nice stag or ivory grips, that would make your eyes pop! 
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welcome to the new additions to your remuda, Ed.
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I have a number of Bowen sights but I think I am going to leave this one as is. Same with the BM base pin.
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Beautiful pistols, Ed.
I can second the Rough Country Sight suggestion, I have q set on my Bowen- tuned Blackhawk, and love 'em.
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That is one beautiful pair of 45 Colts.
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I took two recently acquired SA 45 Colts out today and was pleased with both. The one on top is a Standard Manufacturing (SM) and the lower a short run (500) Turnbull Ruger Bisley. Both about as well put together as any SA's, including customs and FA. The SM is the first non-adjustable sighted revolver I have ever owned in 40+ years of handgun ownership. I put a load together with the MBW RCBS 270 SAA over 18 grs of IMR-4227 with CCI 300's in Starline brass. I was pleased to find that the SM was dead on at 25 yards with this load. Of course, the Ruger was easy to dial and I was pleased that the rear sight that sat left as purchased corrected to center once dialed so well put together. I did have to fix the throats on the Ruger and cut an 11 degree forcing cone as well (this I do with about everything I own). I am done with load work on these two. SERIOUSLY nice Gat's dude...I enthusiastically approve this message!
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Very nice pair. I love my Turnbull. I bought a 44 Mag version to go with it.
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