Post by ricepaddydaddy on Aug 2, 2020 22:47:17 GMT
I follow the Heratige Manufacturing website, checking in occasionally to see if there are any new products.
A few years ago I saw they had come out with .357 magnum and 45 Colt reproductions of the Colt Single Action Army. Colt called it the Model P.
I already had two .357's - a Uberti Cattleman and an original Ruger Flat Top.
In 45 Colt I had a Uberti Cattleman and a Ruger New Model Blackhawk.
I say this so you'll know I have a little experience with this type pistol.
My "gun shop" is our small town Ace Hardware and they can order pretty much anything, so I had them get me a Heritage 45 Colt, 7 & 1/2" barrel.
When it came in, I was pleasantly surprised. It is made in Italy by Pietta, a VERY reputable company that builds quality reproductions that stand up to the strain of Cowboy Action Shooting.
The bluing is absolutely beautiful, the walnut grips were sweet. The fit and finish were excellent. This is a solid, very well made, pistol.
It differs from the original Colt design in only one area - it has a transfer bar, which means it can safely be carried with 6 beans in the wheel. It still maintains the 4 hammer clicks that spell C-O-L-T.
Even with the transfer bar however, I only load 5, as I'm used to doing this with my Uberti's and the Flat Top.
For anyone not familiar with the drill, you bring the hammer back to the loading notch (second click), open the gate, load one, skip one, load four. Close the gate, bring the hammer back all the way, and this will rotate the cylinder and the empty chamber will be under the hammer. I always visually check this before lowering the hammer.
Being a true reproduction Colt, built on an 1873 design, only SAAMI standard pressure loads should be used. Anything hotter will damage the piece, and if hot enough, could blow it up. This is not a Ruger Blackhawk that can be loaded to 44 magnum pressures.
I highly reccommend this revolver to anyone who wants a classic center fire single action revolver that is true to the original Colt in both funtion and size. Laying this pistol next to my Blackhawk the difference is quickly obvious. I describe it as parking a Ferrari next to a Mack truck.
A few years ago I saw they had come out with .357 magnum and 45 Colt reproductions of the Colt Single Action Army. Colt called it the Model P.
I already had two .357's - a Uberti Cattleman and an original Ruger Flat Top.
In 45 Colt I had a Uberti Cattleman and a Ruger New Model Blackhawk.
I say this so you'll know I have a little experience with this type pistol.
My "gun shop" is our small town Ace Hardware and they can order pretty much anything, so I had them get me a Heritage 45 Colt, 7 & 1/2" barrel.
When it came in, I was pleasantly surprised. It is made in Italy by Pietta, a VERY reputable company that builds quality reproductions that stand up to the strain of Cowboy Action Shooting.
The bluing is absolutely beautiful, the walnut grips were sweet. The fit and finish were excellent. This is a solid, very well made, pistol.
It differs from the original Colt design in only one area - it has a transfer bar, which means it can safely be carried with 6 beans in the wheel. It still maintains the 4 hammer clicks that spell C-O-L-T.
Even with the transfer bar however, I only load 5, as I'm used to doing this with my Uberti's and the Flat Top.
For anyone not familiar with the drill, you bring the hammer back to the loading notch (second click), open the gate, load one, skip one, load four. Close the gate, bring the hammer back all the way, and this will rotate the cylinder and the empty chamber will be under the hammer. I always visually check this before lowering the hammer.
Being a true reproduction Colt, built on an 1873 design, only SAAMI standard pressure loads should be used. Anything hotter will damage the piece, and if hot enough, could blow it up. This is not a Ruger Blackhawk that can be loaded to 44 magnum pressures.
I highly reccommend this revolver to anyone who wants a classic center fire single action revolver that is true to the original Colt in both funtion and size. Laying this pistol next to my Blackhawk the difference is quickly obvious. I describe it as parking a Ferrari next to a Mack truck.
