greygt
.30 Stingray
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Post by greygt on Aug 6, 2012 18:34:07 GMT -5
The early Dragoons had a few glitches, mostly around rough bores and over-sized throats. By 1978 Interarms got ahead of this and the Virginian became one of the highest quality SA's of that era. In fact, the only single-action I've found with better lock-up is a Freedom Arms. -Lee www.singleactions.com"Building carpal tunnel one round at a time" I've found the same thing in the 6 differentt Dragoons I have shot/handled. The only stainess dragoon I ever handled was at a gun show 5 years ago and the seller thought he had a Freedom Arms for what he was asking. But they are great guns. |
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Post by savit260 on Aug 18, 2012 16:41:27 GMT -5
Had a chance to handle a late production Stainless 44 Magnum Virginian Dragoon today. The lock up was OUTSTANDING, and the fit and finish seemed very, very good to me (although I haven't had the chance to handle many real high end custom Single actions).
Price seemed reasonable enough given where I live. SOOOO tempted to buy it, but I just can't get past the 7 1/2" barrel. If it were shorter, I'd have it here with me now.
Been looking on line for a shorter stainless 44 barrel, but no luck.
If I could score one cheap enough, I'd go back and snag it.
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Post by buckelliott on Aug 19, 2012 9:08:58 GMT -5
If nothing else, they were "Hell for stout..." Bigger and bulkier than they needed to be, for the cartridges for which they were chambered -- which same could be said for the New Model Ruger Blackhawks.. As designed and built, neither the Dragoons nor the Blackhawks are best, or even really good at taming recoil, because of their steeply-conical grip designs.. The Casull does a better job of that, but I find the FA grip angle slightly unnatural for my hand..
The Dragoons always reminded me of a "committee" gun.. Designed within vague parameters by a group of people who never looked at each others' work, until the product rolled off the line..
That is my opinion, which, along with a Dollar, will get you a cup of mediocre coffee at Buffalo Bill's IRMA HOTEL...
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Post by stevemb on Aug 19, 2012 9:54:42 GMT -5
Anyone know what a 7 1/2" version in .44 weighs ? Wonder just how it compares to the Ruger's. I've not weighed my SBH, though they are commonly said to be 48oz.. Thanks for your input Buckelliot. I don't want to hear only the positive opinions, I want to hear ALL of the opinions. stevemb
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Post by allaces on Aug 19, 2012 11:59:14 GMT -5
Heading out to the range today, so I weighed my 7 1/2" SS .44 Dragoon. 50.6 oz unloaded.
Been thinking about selling it, but then I shoot it.
BTW, at 50+ oz loaded, this is a man's revolver. Wussy's need not apply.
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