[Craig T]

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

These are all third gens that I've bought new, and they are all chambered in .45 Colt. They represent the three standard barrel lengths of 4 3/4", 5 1/2", and 7 1/2". They all get fired regularly with one of two of my hand loads: one uses the RCBS .45-270 SAA bullet over 17 grains of 2400, the other uses the Lyman 452664 over 40 grains of Goex FFFG.

The 4 3/4" gun has taken mule dear and antelope, plus a bunch of coyotes, rock chucks, and some grouse. I've had it for almost 30 years; the other two are newer, Turnbull finished specimens. I just got another new 4 3/4" as well.

Jeff, I love your 3rd Gen SAA collection. I've been looking for a 3rd Gen .45 in 7 1/2 to shoot in my silhoeute matches. I love that gun. I've seen a few nice ones at the Carol Watson auctions. I just need to get my arms around how much they've gone up. They ain't gonna get any cheaper. I need to pull the trigger (no pun intended).

45LC is BY FAR my favorite early pistol caliber to reload. Much easier than 44-40 or 38-40 to be consistent. I use the same load as you at my pistol caliber rifle silouete match...only 250gr FN GC, but the same 17gr A2400. It's a little dirty, but damn is it accurate.

Here's my 45LC rifle. Knocks down a ram with authority. You need a metal detector to find the pistol cal chickens after you hit em