I'd be interested in hearing why the hammer can't be let down after the second click. Then again, I've never seen the internals of a colt SAA, so it might be self explanatory.
Hickok, I am new to guns of the old west and cowboy shooting. I wanted to say you do great videos and you give the kind of detail I love to learn from. I like this up close and personal format. I am buying my first two guns in Jan, a replica 1873 Winchester rifle and a 2nd or 3rd gen Colt .45 SAA and you have really helped me get up to speed with your videos. Do you or anyone else have a good suggestion on an 1873 to start with? I was thinking an Uberti or custom Cimarron rifle.
@hickok45 aha, I believed the romeo y julieta is a cubanian brand. here in Europe we can buy cubanian cigars and i know it is original cubanian brand.
@bighatbighead Colt came out with a cheap looking SAA is that what you are calling a 3rd gen? I have a 4-3/4 I bought new in 2004 it came from Colt's custom shop would that be a 4th gen?
@TheHarleyhillbilly Can you remove the cylinder bushing? If it is pressed in and non removeable it's 3rd, if it is removeable it is fourth. more or less....
@Andreas191280 I think before serial number 192,000 is black powder only i think serial number 192,000 was made 1899, or 1900 so your pistol would be a black powder frame with the cross latch pin don't shot smokeless powder
i have a question....i have a colt 45 7.5 length barrel....it doesnt click when i spin it like yours do....and the round ejecter doesnt stay open unless you hold it....what would cause this problem...,..for these reasons im not going to fire it just yet lol
Is it a problem if say I were to load the colt with ffive rounds as you did (chamber the first one and skip one then chamber the rest) let down the hammer so that it sits in the empty chamber, then engage the hammer to the forth click and then disengage the hammer? Like in the occasion of a cease fire on the range or something of the sort. Will the hammer rest safely on a live round in the chamber without setting it off in the shooting table or worse yet my foot?
@hickok45 Ah, so the intelligent and safe thing to do is to probably cycle the cylinder til the hammer is again in the empty chamber yes? Sorry, I'm a green horn when it comes to single action. I'm much to used to my fathers vaquero and had just learned the issue of only loading five. We're trying to get into Cowboy action shooting and am trying to get in as much research before I buy a colt-clone. I fondled a uberti at a gun shop and about had to mop up the drool. Thanks for the insight!
Thanks for the info! As a young gunsmith I learned a couple things. I'm pretty sure I've always cocked the hammer fully before decocking after pulling the hammer to half-cock when handling these (clones)... but from now on I'll know and will instruct others to do the same. I work mostly on the more modern semi-autos and 1911s when it comes to handguns, but I really love revolvers and hope to become an expert with ones like the SAA over time. :)
@jkmcdani Yup, that way if your at a saloon and it drops out of your holster it doesn't mis-fire because, if it did from a round being under the hammer, a gun fight can break out because everyone reach's for theyre gun when they hear the shot.
man love this gun a great collector and fun to shoot. "Its a Six shooter, But you load five" Im actually looking into getting another but with custom hammer, front sight removed, and compensation cuts on the front of the barrel. After seeing the recent movie the Expendables i fell in love with the SAA all over again. The one my grandfather gave me still shoots great. Now i want a custom one that i have the option to carry. (as a side note CA is ridiculous about carry permits)
@JohnMcgarnigal1 the Uberti and Ruger SAAs are nice quality if you don't want to spend the money for Colt. There are actually lots of Colt clones out there now that you might check out at your local gun shop.
Thanks for uploading this video Hickok45, im making a 3d model of the Colt 45 SAA second generation- the gun of revolver ocelot. Its hard to find any useful videos of them in hand, so this helped allot. Would get myself a replica just to get a feel of one, but in the UK any replica after 1870 is illegal, its a shame. Anyway, thanks again!
i'v got a question, when you load it, you load the first and than skip one, but when you come round you stop at the bullet before the first. so when you cock it, doest it skip one?
@JohnRLumley. Glad you enjoy them. That's kind of what I'm thinking when we do the shooting videos. A lot of people say they do their shooting vicariously through me, for a variety of reasons. I'm not just showing off my shooting skills - there are many who can shoot as well or better; I'm just providing gun porn / shooting porn as much as anything. :-)
@kylielove6 Like i said to the poster of the vid, i thought the manual says something to the effect of having an internal bar or something that stops the hammer from firing unless the trigger is depressed at that exact moment?
I have a authentic 1851 navy colt cap and ball .44 and a 2nd generation colt saa .45 great guns but I don't fire the cap and ball colt. It gets really hard to clean
i was wondering if you have an 1874 sharps? i have the blueprints of this rifle and the tools to build the components to assemble one.. and it does beat paying $2,000-$4,000 for a replica
i want historical accuracy.. so im going to overlook the rugers, and probably get an uberti, or cimarron replica in 45lc, i cannot decide if i should get the 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 inch model.. but i will carry it... hold the trigger and thumb the hammer and you can fire just as fast.. i handled one before and the balance was absolutely perfect, but i cannot remember if it was the 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 inch model... i wish i could remember
hey hickok i was wondering ,do u make all of your black powder rounds and also ,can u still buy 45lc or any other round in black powder from regullar ammo shops because i cant find any
Oh, yes. Any of them made after around the turn of the century, (as in 1900), can be used with smokeless powder. Yep, those made for the last 110 years are designed for modern smokeless powder; however, you still don't want to make a magnum out of a Colt SAA.
great guns, i just picked up my first Colt SAA i got a killer deal on it brand new in the box. It was a special order and the guy changed his mind so i got 10% off on it. I do my own reloads so i will be able to custom load ya know? I love it i want to get another and make it a matching pair.
Yeah im thinking about taking it out back today to pop some rounds out of it, its a nice day for it, its looking like rain this weekend. I have a range set up out back behind my house. i live out in the county so not too many houses around and we shoot alot out here. Im looking forawrd to some more of your vids, i loved the one where you shot the black powder colt! man, alot of history behind that one!!
I've been trying to get my hands on a colt single action for a while but have had problems finding a colt (most places I've looked carry revolvers made by Ruger or other modern single actions which do not have the same action as the colt). Have any advice about how to find one?
You just about have to find a good gun show or else a really good gun shop. Gunbroker or one of the other online auctions is always a good source for things you can't find locally.
Do all single action revolvers even the ones today have the thing where you can hold down the trigger and just keep pulling the hammer back till its out of rounds?
@SoldierK4 yes, this technique (fanning) can be performed on all single action revolvers but you want to be careful doing this. This technique damages and can easily break the firing pin on almost all non-colt revolvers. The colt revolvers have a slightly thicker/broader firing pin and can handle fanning, although I would advise against it as fanning a colt can still cause damage (if you do it all the time eventually it WILL mess up your gun).
Speaking of hard to find Colts, are those faux or ivory grips on your bench? Been looking for a pair of ivories for my 1st gen. black powder frame Colt for a few years.
A Single Action revolver, and the 1911 are the only handguns I'll ever own. Been shooting them for years. Im trying to buy a Uberti 1873 Cattleman 5 1/2 from a private seller before I go to bootcamp. Also a Uberti 1873 rifle. Imagine that. "Well, this is a Uberti 1873... and this also is a Uberti 1873..."
However I was wondering if it was possible for you to show us your entire firearm collection in a video and possibly how you store them.. If you dont want to reveal all of your secrets I understand, but i bet i am not the only one who is extremely curious.
Not sure, unless they called the guns the Navy adopted the Single Action Navy (same gun?). Unless you're referring to the 1851 Navy Colt, which was a cap & ball revolver.
There we go that's the one, yeah i did some research afterwards and found how different the 2 are, i thought they might have been similar but obviously not. I'm think about buying a gun and I was wondering what your take is on the 1911. I'm considering 3 guns and they are the 1911, SAA, and an old west double action revolver but I honestly don't know what kind of double action is considered the best.
hey hickok great video as usual, i was just wondering if u could explain what all 4hammer positions do, if 2nd is for loading and 4rth is for fireing whats the 1st and 3rd position?
Well, let's see. Quite asking me stuff I don't know! :-)
Well, actually, the 3rd is not really a position; it's just a click. I'm not sure the hammer would actually stop there. I'll have to get one in my hand. The first click is a position where the hammer will generally stay. It does hold the firing pin off the primer if there's a round in the chamber, but I don't think anybody would trust it.
Your video was very helpful. I have a question; I just bought a Colt 45 SAA, 3rd generation. I'm having trouble removing the cylinder. I cock the hammer back to the second position, open the loading gate, depress the base pin retainer catch and when I pull on the base pin, I can't remove it. Any suggestions, waiting for your reply. Another question; if you loaded 6 rounds, do you bring the hammer back slowly to avoid hitting the primer and the gun going off?
I don't load six unless I'm on the range and ready to shoot, so I normally use the trigger to let the hammer down.
On getting your base pin out, you might have to fully cock the hammer and use a hex wrench (carefully) or a piece of wood to push from the rear of the pin while depressing the retainer button. Once it's out, you might try to find the burr or rough spot and hone it down, carefully. I can't tolerate a base pin that won't come out as it's designed. I get the Dremel after it. :-)
i have a colt firearms zippo that came with my grandpas colt 45 he got it new way back when i would like to trade it for any kind of gun hand or rifle i dont care witch
I don't now, but I HAVE had several (GP-100, Alaskan .44 Mag, Redhawk, etc.) Just don't happen to have any presently. They are fine guns. Oops, almost forgot, I had a little SP101 for a few years.
Thanks for the advice..was told that on the Ruger forum as well. I think I'll hold off on the safety mod. and keep as original. Again thanks for the advice on the loading five that will address the safety issue.
The Ruger Single Six doesn't fit in my hand. It's too small. When I pull the trigger it's from the top of the trigger. It's extremely uncomfortable. Never held the bigger SA's though. Will give it a go some time though at a gun show.
Really appreciate your videos. I have a Ruger Blackhawk .357 and was not aware of the hammer issue (always bringing it all the way back). Very useful information about loading 5 as my Blackhawk also does not have the safety transfer bar (considering sending it to Ruger for the modification).
I think it's actually worth more the way it is as a collector piece. I know some people really look for those old Rugers. You just have to treat it the way a single action should be treated. Your choice, though. If it were mine, I wouldn't dream of sending it back for the modification.
is this the same gun as the Cattleman Relvor on Red Dead Redemption?
20092009jane 3 days ago
So are there any reasons to have 4 'clicks' like these SAA's do?
Chimmy912 2 weeks ago
I'd be interested in hearing why the hammer can't be let down after the second click. Then again, I've never seen the internals of a colt SAA, so it might be self explanatory.
Panzerzimmerpflanze 1 month ago
Just bought my first SAA colt in 44spl... Went to the range today and tried your load & skip 1... Works great... Thanks...
ls1dragracer 1 month ago
could you make a video on how to make some of those dummy rounds
MrDannysuzy 2 months ago
Hickok, I am new to guns of the old west and cowboy shooting. I wanted to say you do great videos and you give the kind of detail I love to learn from. I like this up close and personal format. I am buying my first two guns in Jan, a replica 1873 Winchester rifle and a 2nd or 3rd gen Colt .45 SAA and you have really helped me get up to speed with your videos. Do you or anyone else have a good suggestion on an 1873 to start with? I was thinking an Uberti or custom Cimarron rifle.
garzparz 2 months ago
Just wondering if it's possible or even safe
SantoriniGoon 2 months ago
Can you fire 45 acp instead of 45 long colt in the second generation saa?
SantoriniGoon 2 months ago
awsome!! i love them
jwhamilton79 3 months ago in playlist More videos from hickok45
Coolest grandpa ever.
GrayFoxGrayFox 4 months ago
nice video, btw be carreful, you show cubanian cigars cases on your table. I believe that cubanian cigars are ilegal in the USA. are not they?
Avatar1154 5 months ago
@Avatar1154. It would not be very bright to show Cuban Cigars or a box in a video, even if I had any, which I don't.
hickok45 5 months ago
@hickok45 aha, I believed the romeo y julieta is a cubanian brand. here in Europe we can buy cubanian cigars and i know it is original cubanian brand.
Avatar1154 5 months ago
@Avatar1154, They are available in huge supply at every cigar store in the U.S.
hickok45 5 months ago 4
@hickok45 aha, good for you. i had to have bad infos about cubanian cigars in the u.s. take care!
Avatar1154 5 months ago
@Avatar1154 mind yo own bissisnes quit snitchn
TIMEIZGUD 1 month ago
@Avatar1154 cuban cigars are perfectly legal to possess. it is illegal to import them.
TestMiNuh 1 month ago
Can you fire a .45 Scohfeild (S&W) round in a Colt .45 SAA? I've read somewhere that you can. Just looking to verify.
saints360row 6 months ago
Very very nice top notch video! You have some nice guns.
drcstudios 9 months ago
How much is a 100 year-old plus SAA worth, exactly?
baribari600 9 months ago in playlist hikock45
You want the real thing A Colt! All the other are want to be's There cheaper but not the real deal.
hallie5309 10 months ago
Sir, you have some amazing videos. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge on the colt .45, the best gun out there. (in my opinion ;] )
CalSingh 10 months ago
@bighatbighead Colt came out with a cheap looking SAA is that what you are calling a 3rd gen? I have a 4-3/4 I bought new in 2004 it came from Colt's custom shop would that be a 4th gen?
TheHarleyhillbilly 11 months ago
@TheHarleyhillbilly Can you remove the cylinder bushing? If it is pressed in and non removeable it's 3rd, if it is removeable it is fourth. more or less....
kylielove6 2 months ago
What is you opinion on the Uberti Cattlemans? I like them for the price. Im just not sure how durable it is compared to the Colt or Ruger.
mgummy91 11 months ago
nyaha, you said half cock XD
MohoBiechiz 1 year ago
Hey Hickok can you make a video like this except for the Smith and Wesson Model 3?
dva325 1 year ago
You have good taste in cigars too.
MrSteverino1958 1 year ago
I have a 2nd Gen. Colt saa. Is it safe to fire smokeless powder? It has the same sylinder push release as your 2nd Generation.
Andreas191280 1 year ago
@Andreas191280 I'am not Hickok but yes you can fire smokeless powder in your gen 2
TheHarleyhillbilly 11 months ago
@TheHarleyhillbilly It is not a 2 gen I discovered. It is made in 1897 or early 1898.
Andreas191280 11 months ago
@Andreas191280 I think before serial number 192,000 is black powder only i think serial number 192,000 was made 1899, or 1900 so your pistol would be a black powder frame with the cross latch pin don't shot smokeless powder
TheHarleyhillbilly 11 months ago
i have a question....i have a colt 45 7.5 length barrel....it doesnt click when i spin it like yours do....and the round ejecter doesnt stay open unless you hold it....what would cause this problem...,..for these reasons im not going to fire it just yet lol
yaboypowda 1 year ago
so can u explain why spinning the cylinder quickly would damage the action? thanks
weller31989 1 year ago
Is it a problem if say I were to load the colt with ffive rounds as you did (chamber the first one and skip one then chamber the rest) let down the hammer so that it sits in the empty chamber, then engage the hammer to the forth click and then disengage the hammer? Like in the occasion of a cease fire on the range or something of the sort. Will the hammer rest safely on a live round in the chamber without setting it off in the shooting table or worse yet my foot?
Kactuskid7 1 year ago
@Kactuskid7 , If you're careful, it's not just going to go off. The main issue is dropping it on the hammer.
hickok45 1 year ago
@hickok45 Ah, so the intelligent and safe thing to do is to probably cycle the cylinder til the hammer is again in the empty chamber yes? Sorry, I'm a green horn when it comes to single action. I'm much to used to my fathers vaquero and had just learned the issue of only loading five. We're trying to get into Cowboy action shooting and am trying to get in as much research before I buy a colt-clone. I fondled a uberti at a gun shop and about had to mop up the drool. Thanks for the insight!
Kactuskid7 1 year ago
@hickok45 i thought the manual said something about a bar or some internal safety that's built in now that stops that from happening if dropped?
Taud 2 months ago
Thanks for the info! As a young gunsmith I learned a couple things. I'm pretty sure I've always cocked the hammer fully before decocking after pulling the hammer to half-cock when handling these (clones)... but from now on I'll know and will instruct others to do the same. I work mostly on the more modern semi-autos and 1911s when it comes to handguns, but I really love revolvers and hope to become an expert with ones like the SAA over time. :)
cha0scl0ud 1 year ago
Where do you get all your guns!? And how many do you have?
ToughBeef 1 year ago
Did they really only put 5 in back during the wild west?
jkmcdani 1 year ago
@jkmcdani Yup, that way if your at a saloon and it drops out of your holster it doesn't mis-fire because, if it did from a round being under the hammer, a gun fight can break out because everyone reach's for theyre gun when they hear the shot.
Breakneckhydra1 1 year ago
Excellent video. I learned a lot, thank you.
100trueneutral 1 year ago
Lol hickok is so awesome "Get my sledge hammer out and the dremel tool and become a gunsmith occasionally" =D
C... O... L... T... Smith and Wesson!
Can't say I was a Colt fan or a Colt SAA fan, but this video totally makes me want one, thank you so much.
ImWatchinTheTube 1 year ago 5
man love this gun a great collector and fun to shoot. "Its a Six shooter, But you load five" Im actually looking into getting another but with custom hammer, front sight removed, and compensation cuts on the front of the barrel. After seeing the recent movie the Expendables i fell in love with the SAA all over again. The one my grandfather gave me still shoots great. Now i want a custom one that i have the option to carry. (as a side note CA is ridiculous about carry permits)
s3kShUn08 1 year ago
What single action revolver would you recommend, just for firing at a range
JohnMcgarnigal1 1 year ago
@JohnMcgarnigal1 the Uberti and Ruger SAAs are nice quality if you don't want to spend the money for Colt. There are actually lots of Colt clones out there now that you might check out at your local gun shop.
hickok45 1 year ago
@JohnMcgarnigal1 USFA Rodeo or New Rodeo , Uberti 1873 Cattleman , Ruger New Vaquero
Wolfyz1 1 year ago
Thanks for uploading this video Hickok45, im making a 3d model of the Colt 45 SAA second generation- the gun of revolver ocelot. Its hard to find any useful videos of them in hand, so this helped allot. Would get myself a replica just to get a feel of one, but in the UK any replica after 1870 is illegal, its a shame. Anyway, thanks again!
gracore 1 year ago
nice channel!
i'v got a question, when you load it, you load the first and than skip one, but when you come round you stop at the bullet before the first. so when you cock it, doest it skip one?
SixShooterNL 1 year ago
@SixShooterNL , NOt if after you put in the last round you don't keep turning the cylinder; you just cock it from there.
hickok45 1 year ago
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Hi hickok45 I'm not sure if you know but is uberti a good brand for revolver's?
Godswarrior101 1 year ago
Hi hickok45 I'm not sure if you know but is uberti a good brand for revolver's?
Godswarrior101 1 year ago
excellent video. thanks for the review and the info. keep em coming!
N0thingMaster 1 year ago
I love watching your videos. It makes me feel like I'm almost holding one of those cannons. Also your knowledge of firearms is awesome!
JohnRLumley 1 year ago
@JohnRLumley. Glad you enjoy them. That's kind of what I'm thinking when we do the shooting videos. A lot of people say they do their shooting vicariously through me, for a variety of reasons. I'm not just showing off my shooting skills - there are many who can shoot as well or better; I'm just providing gun porn / shooting porn as much as anything. :-)
hickok45 1 year ago
@hickok45 I can't think of any other way to describe it.
JohnRLumley 1 year ago
and when you hear it your like, C.R.A.P
metalHASarrived 1 year ago
Romeoy y Julieta. someone's been naughty and bought cuban cigars ;)
norwegianwiking 1 year ago
@norwegianwiking , Nope, all Dominican.
hickok45 1 year ago
amen
hedgehoghunter007 1 year ago
dude nd so wat dude com on ur not like amy whitehouse ugly
Chato183 1 year ago
I'm not very knowledgeable on guns, why don't you load all 6 bullets? Why do you leave one chamber empty?
Thanks
D33Lux 1 year ago
@D33Lux with the hammer down, the firing pin rests on the primer. if you drop it or hit the hammer on something it can go boom!!
kylielove6 2 months ago
@kylielove6 Like i said to the poster of the vid, i thought the manual says something to the effect of having an internal bar or something that stops the hammer from firing unless the trigger is depressed at that exact moment?
Taud 2 months ago
I have a authentic 1851 navy colt cap and ball .44 and a 2nd generation colt saa .45 great guns but I don't fire the cap and ball colt. It gets really hard to clean
LA4LiFe69 1 year ago
You are good at making videos. Thanks
xFENDERBLENDERx 2 years ago
Hi Hickok45, Thanks for doing your video, brilliant explanations, I enjoyed watching it and have learnt quite a bit about the Colt saa. many thanks.
TheWitchboard 2 years ago
Yes I enjoyed your video. I have taken a interest in the single action old revolvers. very cool!
MrRotoFire 2 years ago
i was wondering if you have an 1874 sharps? i have the blueprints of this rifle and the tools to build the components to assemble one.. and it does beat paying $2,000-$4,000 for a replica
megadeth22885 2 years ago
i want historical accuracy.. so im going to overlook the rugers, and probably get an uberti, or cimarron replica in 45lc, i cannot decide if i should get the 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 inch model.. but i will carry it... hold the trigger and thumb the hammer and you can fire just as fast.. i handled one before and the balance was absolutely perfect, but i cannot remember if it was the 4 3/4 or 5 1/2 inch model... i wish i could remember
megadeth22885 2 years ago
hey hickok i was wondering ,do u make all of your black powder rounds and also ,can u still buy 45lc or any other round in black powder from regullar ammo shops because i cant find any
feelinlukypunk09 2 years ago
Yes, I roll my own. I don't ever recall seeing black powder rounds in a gun shop; sometimes you're lucky to even find .45 Colt, period!
Somebody like Black Hills Ammunition might have it. I expect you'd have to order it online.
You might also try the SASS website. It's SASSNet.
hickok45 2 years ago
Hey Hickok, are modern Colt SAA's chambered in smokeless power .45 Colt or black power .45 Colt?
GamertagDrJmegaman 2 years ago
Oh, yes. Any of them made after around the turn of the century, (as in 1900), can be used with smokeless powder. Yep, those made for the last 110 years are designed for modern smokeless powder; however, you still don't want to make a magnum out of a Colt SAA.
hickok45 2 years ago
great guns, i just picked up my first Colt SAA i got a killer deal on it brand new in the box. It was a special order and the guy changed his mind so i got 10% off on it. I do my own reloads so i will be able to custom load ya know? I love it i want to get another and make it a matching pair.
Armor71 2 years ago
Congatulations. You'll love it!
hickok45 2 years ago
Yeah im thinking about taking it out back today to pop some rounds out of it, its a nice day for it, its looking like rain this weekend. I have a range set up out back behind my house. i live out in the county so not too many houses around and we shoot alot out here. Im looking forawrd to some more of your vids, i loved the one where you shot the black powder colt! man, alot of history behind that one!!
Armor71 2 years ago
Is there anything better than a Colt SAA?
Truly the greatest gun ever made.
CommanderSazabi316 2 years ago 15
Lots of very good information inside. Thanks for making this.
Bzamora45 2 years ago
I've been trying to get my hands on a colt single action for a while but have had problems finding a colt (most places I've looked carry revolvers made by Ruger or other modern single actions which do not have the same action as the colt). Have any advice about how to find one?
Cheeseiest1 2 years ago
You just about have to find a good gun show or else a really good gun shop. Gunbroker or one of the other online auctions is always a good source for things you can't find locally.
hickok45 2 years ago
Do all single action revolvers even the ones today have the thing where you can hold down the trigger and just keep pulling the hammer back till its out of rounds?
SoldierK4 2 years ago
I think so.
hickok45 2 years ago
@SoldierK4 yes, this technique (fanning) can be performed on all single action revolvers but you want to be careful doing this. This technique damages and can easily break the firing pin on almost all non-colt revolvers. The colt revolvers have a slightly thicker/broader firing pin and can handle fanning, although I would advise against it as fanning a colt can still cause damage (if you do it all the time eventually it WILL mess up your gun).
Cheeseiest1 2 years ago
its called a double action
Treeslayer60538 2 years ago
Speaking of hard to find Colts, are those faux or ivory grips on your bench? Been looking for a pair of ivories for my 1st gen. black powder frame Colt for a few years.
mrsteVb 2 years ago
A Single Action revolver, and the 1911 are the only handguns I'll ever own. Been shooting them for years. Im trying to buy a Uberti 1873 Cattleman 5 1/2 from a private seller before I go to bootcamp. Also a Uberti 1873 rifle. Imagine that. "Well, this is a Uberti 1873... and this also is a Uberti 1873..."
JoshReinholdUSMC 2 years ago
yer vids are good keep em comin
2010pies 2 years ago
Great little informational video on 1st and 2nd generation Colts.
vettefinatic 2 years ago
how much are those?
atlasperros 2 years ago
Hey Hickok, love all of your videos..
However I was wondering if it was possible for you to show us your entire firearm collection in a video and possibly how you store them.. If you dont want to reveal all of your secrets I understand, but i bet i am not the only one who is extremely curious.
TheLameBucket 2 years ago 2
those are some handsome guns there mister.
drivepro 2 years ago
are ruger singles any good im new to target shooting and trying to get info on good starter single action thanks
chrismakarov2121 2 years ago
do you have a 7.5 inch SAA?
GunFreak270 2 years ago
Yep, if you look at my other revolver videos, you'll see it there somewhere. I have a couple of 2nd Generation in 7 1/2".
hickok45 2 years ago
I was wondering what the difference between the single action army and single action navy was
xxzachlxx 2 years ago
Not sure, unless they called the guns the Navy adopted the Single Action Navy (same gun?). Unless you're referring to the 1851 Navy Colt, which was a cap & ball revolver.
hickok45 2 years ago
There we go that's the one, yeah i did some research afterwards and found how different the 2 are, i thought they might have been similar but obviously not. I'm think about buying a gun and I was wondering what your take is on the 1911. I'm considering 3 guns and they are the 1911, SAA, and an old west double action revolver but I honestly don't know what kind of double action is considered the best.
xxzachlxx 2 years ago
hey hickok great video as usual, i was just wondering if u could explain what all 4hammer positions do, if 2nd is for loading and 4rth is for fireing whats the 1st and 3rd position?
ClayPigeon83 2 years ago
Well, let's see. Quite asking me stuff I don't know! :-)
Well, actually, the 3rd is not really a position; it's just a click. I'm not sure the hammer would actually stop there. I'll have to get one in my hand. The first click is a position where the hammer will generally stay. It does hold the firing pin off the primer if there's a round in the chamber, but I don't think anybody would trust it.
hickok45 2 years ago
Your video was very helpful. I have a question; I just bought a Colt 45 SAA, 3rd generation. I'm having trouble removing the cylinder. I cock the hammer back to the second position, open the loading gate, depress the base pin retainer catch and when I pull on the base pin, I can't remove it. Any suggestions, waiting for your reply. Another question; if you loaded 6 rounds, do you bring the hammer back slowly to avoid hitting the primer and the gun going off?
cookiejorge 2 years ago
I don't load six unless I'm on the range and ready to shoot, so I normally use the trigger to let the hammer down.
On getting your base pin out, you might have to fully cock the hammer and use a hex wrench (carefully) or a piece of wood to push from the rear of the pin while depressing the retainer button. Once it's out, you might try to find the burr or rough spot and hone it down, carefully. I can't tolerate a base pin that won't come out as it's designed. I get the Dremel after it. :-)
hickok45 2 years ago
i have a colt firearms zippo that came with my grandpas colt 45 he got it new way back when i would like to trade it for any kind of gun hand or rifle i dont care witch
1984cole 2 years ago
Damn that second gen single action is THE perfect gun ever made in my book, can't wait to get my hands on one, very nice vid, cheers
Tukuklan 2 years ago
Great video. You do a great job explaining this stuff.
Docbrown777 2 years ago
when was the button for the base pin first incorperated into the design?
FRVSniperNI 2 years ago
I love your videos. You're like the awesome gun-toting great uncle I never had.
billay360 2 years ago 25
Do you have any Ruger pistols? If so, (and you have the inclination) I would love to see a video of your knowledge, and opinions of them.
Ralastar 2 years ago
I don't now, but I HAVE had several (GP-100, Alaskan .44 Mag, Redhawk, etc.) Just don't happen to have any presently. They are fine guns. Oops, almost forgot, I had a little SP101 for a few years.
hickok45 2 years ago
Perfect video once again. I loved your videos on techniques.
Ralastar 2 years ago
two very beautiful guns hickok. i would love to own a 1st generation someday
bigted9879 2 years ago
Smith and Wesson
Buffalowdown 2 years ago
Thanks for the advice..was told that on the Ruger forum as well. I think I'll hold off on the safety mod. and keep as original. Again thanks for the advice on the loading five that will address the safety issue.
piasa1 2 years ago
5/5
1antisupercat 2 years ago 2
Excellent video as usual!! Thanks Hickok!
bluegrassaficionado 2 years ago 2
wow ...if only it could talk the 1st gen saa have story and story to tell.lol... thank you
vanhexus 2 years ago
awesome guns beautiful as well
G5KELLYdaXBOXBEAST 2 years ago 2
Thanks for you hard work on these Hickok. These are great videos.
rongallant 2 years ago 2
Beautiful guns!
humans4targets2 2 years ago 2
In terms of the the army yes they are still useing the Beretta, but the Navy and the Marines are switching back to 1911's YIPPIEKIEA!
punisher032388 2 years ago
they are very nice revolvers. keep up the good work 5/5
stickandrun 2 years ago
only thing I would add is that the single action revolver can actually be fired faster than a semi-auto handgun. just slow to reload.
WesMerc 2 years ago
Thanks for another great video!
smoke63b 2 years ago
great vid
julian73de 2 years ago
The Ruger Single Six doesn't fit in my hand. It's too small. When I pull the trigger it's from the top of the trigger. It's extremely uncomfortable. Never held the bigger SA's though. Will give it a go some time though at a gun show.
TheFirearmEnthusiast 2 years ago
I like the old one. That's really cool. 5*s.
TheFirearmEnthusiast 2 years ago
Always enjoy
jk81061 2 years ago
Beauties.Very informative.Yes everyone should shoot this style gun at least once.Thanks.
13442bill 2 years ago
Really appreciate your videos. I have a Ruger Blackhawk .357 and was not aware of the hammer issue (always bringing it all the way back). Very useful information about loading 5 as my Blackhawk also does not have the safety transfer bar (considering sending it to Ruger for the modification).
piasa1 2 years ago
I think it's actually worth more the way it is as a collector piece. I know some people really look for those old Rugers. You just have to treat it the way a single action should be treated. Your choice, though. If it were mine, I wouldn't dream of sending it back for the modification.
hickok45 2 years ago
Those are cool !
chrisw40 2 years ago
Youngsters should embrace the revolver more often I say
zboyco 2 years ago