Recent content by coloradofarmboy

My stainless .45LC/.45ACP Bisley Blawkhawk 5.5"!

I got the Blackhawk Bisley SS in .45/45ACP. It is my favourite gun.

FWIW, I ordered from Cochise four years ago. The website helped me spec it out perfectly for what I wanted and I have never regretted it. In fact, I just wrote them today about doing some more work.

No doubt. My guide friend in Canada that tangled with a grizz said their last resort was the throw poop. Apparently there was no short supply of it as they unloaded their rifles. I for one have seen more bear activity in the last few years than I have prior in all my years of hunting and...

Thanks! I figured so!

I have a new model .22LR/MAG single six from the early 80s with a 6.5" barrel and saw recently on gunbroker a 5.5" barrel. How hard is it to change the barrel? Is this something I need a smith to do, or can I do it in my shop?

Absolutely. The OP did not indicate a ruling out of other calibers. We got that later, but without further background info, it is only courtesy to explain any caveats and reservations when recommending a load. This could have all been put to rest by a simple statement in the OP stating what we...

Yup, have carried my Guide gun many, many miles hiking and hunting. I don't carry the amounts of ammo that some people do because I am not going to get into a firefight with an animal and my gun certainly doesn't weigh 30 pounds. You asked for advice on the .357 and that you will get...

When it comes to the debate of calibers for bears, I am interested to know how many have actually shot a bear particularly in self defense. (as opposed to hunting). I've never done so, but those that I know who have go for BIG rifles and use handguns as a lessor/secondary option. The...

Here is a good article that you might want to reference: http://www.chuckhawks.com/protection_field.htm Here is another point of view: http://www.snubnose.info/docs/grizzly_357.htm Personally, I prefer .45 Colt 335gr. at 1250 fps. as the .357 Mag just seems a bit too light for me if I am...

An Accusport Bisley 5.5" Bisley Stainless Steel in something bigger than the .45 Colt.

I don't know. This guy has just lost his wife, so I'm not sure calling him an idiot will help at this stage. It shouldn't have happened and we don't know the backstory behind this. Maybe his dad didn't take the time to teach him how to handle a gun? Perhaps his girl friend loaded it and forgot...

I was thinking that the other day. At least in the circles I hang out with, .45s don't change hands much. People tend to like em and hang onto them. The 44 mag is a fine caliber, but prefer the 45 for all the said reasons out there. Lots of fun to shoot!

Ok... I'm not after one myself, I was just curious.

Where did you find it? I have been looking all over the net and they are getting pretty scarce at the moment.