45 ACP Revolvers

[slam45]

i have found that my RBH 4.75" is with me in the woods more these days and any of the others i have... 235grain RNFP that i cast and run at 950fps with no problems and shoot 2" tall tin cans at 25 yards all day long... as nfield4 says, i do seem to shoot it more than the rest...

 

[Grumpa]

i have found that my RBH 4.75" is with me in the woods more these days and any of the others i have... 235grain RNFP that i cast and run at 950fps with no problems and shoot 2" tall tin cans at 25 yards all day long... as nfield4 says, i do seem to shoot it more than the rest...

With jacketed bullets you could push them a lot harder than that, if you were so inclined. Ruger single actions are indestructible, I swear.

 

[slam45]

none of my45s ever see jackets... i only shoot bullets i make in them... cast is all i need... but yes there is room for more power if you need it...

 

[sabasarge]

Yep, luv 'em. This 4" 625 will shortly be joined by a 3" pre-lock model.

 

[Jonnyuma]

There's something magical about .45acp... not sure what it is. Maybe because it's uniquely American. Maybe it's the history. Maybe it's its proven efficacy. Probably all of those.
More pics, please... I'm getting weaker.

Glad this thread came back, it deserves a revival.

 

[ma96782]

YES.



Aloha, Mark

 

[The Heretic]

Absolutely love my SW MP325 Thunder Ranch .45ACP:

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I'm always looking for more 45 ACP revolvers

I would love it if S&W made this in .45 Colt and offered it with moon clips for .45 ACP.

 

[KKG]

I too have a weakness for the .45 Caliber Wheel Guns. I like the .45 Colt and it's Younger Brother the ACP. They're both fine Shooting Calibers. The Colt, with the Proper Handloads, in the right Guns, will out do the .44 Magnum!

The ACP is a fun Gun to shoot.

 

[CountryGent]

I don't really remember why but for a long time I wanted a S&W model 1917 in .45 acp or a Webley converted to .45 acp. I used to do bowling pin shoots out at Molalla rifle club years ago and a lady had two model 1917 revolvers. I just thought they were cool with the half and full moon clips. You think Thunder Ranch is a fan of Indiana Jones?

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One word of caution on the "cut" Webleys; they have to be loaded to .455 levels as factory .45 ACP is much hotter. When I was a young person I shot one such and the latch busted. Fortunately, I has not harmed, but the revolver had to be repaired. I read later that even though the conversions were very common, the difference in ammunition is something to be aware of. Some fellows loaded .45 Auto-Rim cases to .455 levels and report good results.

And shooting pins is fun.

Absolutely love my SW MP325 Thunder Ranch .45ACP:

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I'm always looking for more 45 ACP revolvers

Picked this one up a while ago. Serious fun, for sure. Would do just as well for serious social work, too:
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No locky, either.
I'd like to add a fixed-sight one someday, too.

Very nice.

 

[Jonnyuma]

My last .45 revolver was a .455 Casull Super Redhawk, obviously not a .45acp but .45 Colt was the preferred cartridge for range and fun.

Unwisely, I divested myself of .45 cal revolvers to consolidate ammo... now .357 cal (including 9mm and .38) outnumber my 45s by aLOT. My most recent revolvers are all single-action 38/357s...

I think I should quit trying to out-think myself, build a false "system", and just go w my gut.

 

[GWS]

I have an S&W 625 JM. It's fun to shoot but loading and unloading moon clips is a PITA.

 

[KKG]

I have an S&W 625 JM. It's fun to shoot but loading and unloading moon clips is a PITA.

You just need to get the right tools for this. Then once you get a good stock of Moon Clips, you'll be good to go!

 

[titsonritz]

I have an S&W 625 JM. It's fun to shoot but loading and unloading moon clips is a PITA.

Spinning the round as you insert it into or remove out of the moon clip helps a lot.

 

[nammac]

You mean like this?

 

[CountryGent]

You just need to get the right tools for this. Then once you get a good stock of Moon Clips, you'll be good to go!

I found this to be the case too. With the metal clips, there was a tool that made it easy to remove spent casings. I also found an outfit that made polymer clips that were a breeze to load and unload; just pop in/out. I think it was Ez Moon Clips.

 

[gprippers]

HAVE A SW 325 I LIKE A LOT AND CARRY IT IF IM RIDING ONE OF MY MOTORCYCLES IN TOWN OR ON A HIKE. SUPER LIGHT SO NOT A JOY TO SHOOT AT THE RANGE BUT ITS ACCURATE AND RELIABLE.

 

[WAYNO]

3-3/4" Barrel New Vaquero. .45ACP only. Not only a superb shooter, but for such a revolver, it carries very nicely.





It's smaller than it looks...

 

[DeanMk]

Traditionally, Smith's are the .44 revolver.
For the .45, make that a COLT.
Personally, I'll take a 1917 and a box of AR's, please....

 

[DeanMk]

i have found that my RBH 4.75" is with me in the woods more these days and any of the others i have... 235grain RNFP that i cast and run at 950fps with no problems and shoot 2" tall tin cans at 25 yards all day long... as nfield4 says, i do seem to shoot it more than the rest...

Good protection round.
Accurate and 471 ft./lbs. ME...that'll put a hurt on anyone who wants to F'k with ya....might make most bears think twice about continuing that charge towards you, too.

 

[nomikes]

No weakness. I only have 3