Wanted - Disposable Twirling Revolver

[srfocused]

I just bought a new Vaquero, 45 Colt, 4-3/4", SS with the optional 45 ACP cylinder. I would like to learn how to twirl a revolver ... I did well 60+ years ago with my capguns! I am looking for basically a junk version of the new gun so if I drop it, no loss. Can be a Uberti or other clone, just so it has the same barrel length to fit in my now holster. Anyone got something in the junk box. Does not even have to function.

 

[rugerguy]

even then, they are still worth too much, in "parts"........waste not ,want not
Practice out on the lawn , NOT on a concrete driveway................

 

[tinman]

Have ya looked at any of the non-firing replicas to see if they would suffice? Be a whole lot cheaper......

 

[Fox Mike]

And you are going to use this skill ... where? :) :)

 

[Cholo]

What rugerguy said. I'd add a thick blanket on the lawn for when you eventually drop it.

 

[NikA]

https://blank-guns-depot.com/blank-firing-guns-store/catalog/Non-Firing-Western-Single-Action-Revolvers-p-1-c-59.html

You can buy blanks too to test your quickdraw shooting skills. Don't do it indoors, you'll go deaf.

Or buy an inexpensive BP revolver and play with that. I don't remember exactly the price but I think there are some available for less than 200$.

 

[schloss]

Twirl what you got. Nothing else is going to balance the same anyway.

Or you could just use it to shoot. If you're into theatrics and such, just grab what you can find. Blank versions will probably be the cheapest.

 

[Kevin]

Oh, I don't know, practicing over the driveway or other cement will make you more conscious of not making mistakes. :D

The trouble with buying even a non working "disposable" revolver, you would still have to pay shipping and transfer fees.

 

[contender]

I have seen "hollywierd" prop guns for sale at gun shows etc. Not too expensive,, in the $50-$100 range. A bit of judicious shopping may be in order to get a gun for such practice.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

http://www.replicaweaponry.com/non-firing-replica-guns/old-west-replica-guns

quote> Better yet, this high-end replica revolver is also designed to fire caps. When used in conjunction with our Denix Cap shells, you will have one of the best adult cap guns available anywhere today! This cap-firing model is authentically designed, original in size, weight and appearance, and functions just like the original. These are not toys made for children.

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[CraigC]

Practice over the bed.

 

[Jimbo357mag]

...or just watch one of the old experts that used Vaquers special made for him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7btEEHRza0&nohtml5=False

 

[Captain America]

I agree that you're gonna need a gun that's balance properly, on a side note, all I can think about while reading this thread is....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTrxTOFxA50

 

[Varminterror]

I used to think I could catch up to get into gun spinning competitions, practiced for hours and hours on end. As odd as it might seem, the birdshead and short barrel aren't best for this purpose - they're more center balanced, making it hard to get much of a whip and when they do spin, they spin really fast. A 5.5" New Vaquero or Colt clone is about right for balance, with a plowshare handle. Bisley's are a bear to spin, for me at least. 4 5/8" Single Sixes with Birdshead grips aren't too bad - but again, they're really fast. Speed can hide bobbles, but it also causes them, and it does take a bit away from the action when someone is watching, they just can't see what's happening quite fast enough to appreciate it (which can be nice in itself, because it can look like you're doing different tricks even when you're not simply by holding your arm differently.

Practice over the bed. Don't do it over a leather couch - hammer spurs can punch a hole - ask me how I know.

 

[GA Cracker]

I rubbed raw places on my fingers just because I wanted to do it. To me the feel and the weight and balance of the revolver you intend to use is important and nothing else would work.

 

[DA_TriggR4Ruger]

https://blank-guns-depot.com/blank-firing-guns-store/catalog/Non-Firing-Western-Single-Action-Revolvers-p-1-c-59.html

You can buy blanks too to test your quickdraw shooting skills. Don't do it indoors, you'll go deaf.

Or buy an inexpensive BP revolver and play with that. I don't remember exactly the price but I think there are some available for less than 200$.

These are what the use to put on shows in the "the square" sometimes they are improv. Lol

 

[daveg.inkc]

why? Do that with an Old Army. Load with powder and ball ,, but leave caps off. Extra weight to balance