I have the 12 gauge with pistol grip and SB Brace. I also have the adapter to shoot the mini shells. It is a LOT of fun to shoot, and a very effective home defense gun.
I have the Holosun on mine and really like it. Several thousand rounds now.
Photo Jun 08, 10 27 28 AM by Dave Steier, on Flickr
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OK, here is my opinion. Remember, opinions are like buttholes. Everyone has one and they all stink.
All SASS shooters must have Pistol caliber lever action rifle in order to play the game.
SASS isn't big enough anymore to rate manufacturers making a larger investment in increasing production...
Yeah, well you get what you pay for.
Rolan Kraps by Dave Steier, on Flickr
Rolan Kraps '87 by Dave Steier, on Flickr
Rolan Kraps by Dave Steier, on Flickr
March 10th is our next Cowboy Action Shooting match at the GMSA Range in Toccoa. You can come out and see mine in action. I'll let you put a few rounds through it.
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OR, next weekend (4th Saturday 2/24) there is a match at the Cherokee Gun Club in Gainesville. I...
I love mine. I have two: A Coyote Cap modified IAC 1887 and a Chiappa 1887. I use both for Cowboy Action Shooting. I don't do too bad with them.
IAC
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Chiappa - You can see an empty in the air
Rolan Kraps '87 by Dave Steier, on Flickr
I would pick the Ruger 1911. Everything you want in a 1911.
All Stainless Steel, no Plastic (like Kimbers)
Series 70 action
Flat backstrap
Commander hammer
Extended beavertail.
etc...
Well, I'm about to make your day.
WV Gunsmith Cody Conagher makes a conversion Lever Action Rifle that permits the use of Flat Nosed .45 ACP bullets in a Lever Action rifle. http://www.codyscowboyshop.com/
In this case, he starts with a Uberti .45 Colt 1873 rifle.
Removes the barrel and...
I'm interested but only when generally available. I've seen too many people burned on "paying in advance" for a gun that may or may not every actually be released.
I wouldn't recommend the shot. Hurts like hell for not much relief. I had to change my style of shooting Cowboy from Duelist (one hand unsupported) to traditional (two hand hold). I also had to go through 6 weeks of physical therapy. Icing it down helps too.