6, at the moment. - dan

2 revolver: S & W 629 4" and a Ruger SBH stainless 5 1/2" plus a scoped Encore.

Nothing against any other revolver cartridges but it's hard to imagine any are more versatile than 44 mag.

A .600 Nitro sixgun. A Classic Example of someone with more money than brains. Totally UNNECCESSARY. Wonder what the muzzle blast looks like after dark on THAT one. I'll just stick with my Bisleys. MY ego ain't that huge....

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Originally posted by KY Jim:
A .600 Nitro sixgun. A Classic Example of someone with more money than brains. Totally UNNECCESSARY. Wonder what the muzzle blast looks like after dark on THAT one. I'll just stick with my Bisleys. MY ego ain't that huge....

I wish I had that kind of money to waste, But that would be two Super blackhawks a year for 17 years.

John

Well, I guess I need to chime in. I have 4.
A factory scoped (Leupold) Anaconda Hunter 8", an Anaconda 6", a 629 Classic 6 1/2' and a 629 Trail Boss 3".

Just two:

7 1/2" SBH stainless

4" 29-2

John,
The 329PD is still my favorite to carry. Although compared to the others I've carried, I sure can't hit much with it... just ask Dettorre. I've shot 1" 3-shot standing unsupported groups with my 3" Trail Boss at 25 yards, but it weighs a whole lot more than the 329PD so its just too tempting to stick with it.

Michelle,
I'm just kidding about you "ratting me out". I know you're just as sick as the rest of us about collecting guns... and honestly my wife is pretty understanding about them.

Tony,
Before I looked at your user name I thought that collection sounded familiar. I've said many times, you've got good taste. You're especially smart not to bring the Anaconda's on hunts... as you know things are prone to "disappear" on hunting trips.

had two, S&W 29-2 6in that I still have. still miss the 8 3/8 in tauras. but it did get me a 41 redhawk.

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Originally posted by Kyler Hamann:
John,
The 329PD is still my favorite to carry. Although compared to the others I've carried, I sure can't hit much with it... just ask Dettorre. I've shot 1" 3-shot standing unsupported groups with my 3" Trail Boss at 25 yards, but it weighs a whole lot more than the 329PD so its just too tempting to stick with it.

One of mine is also a Trail Boss, very comfy to shoot even with full power loads. Then again, my 454 is more comfy to shoot than the 329PD. I have been shooting off all my lead stuff, will be getting ready to load some non-lead stuff for hunting condor (oops meant in condor territory). Grumble Grumble California.

John

John,
Let me know when you're ready to load the nonlead stuff. I've gone through a lot of components and frustration working on those loads so I might be able to save you some trouble.

I own a Ruger SBH with a Burris 3x scope mounted. I had a Ruger Redhawk in 44 mag, but had it converted to 429 GNR.

5 smith & wessons
a virginia dragoon from interarms
a ruger blackhawk
2 ruger vaqueros
and a marlin lever action rifle

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Originally posted by Kyler Hamann:
John,
Let me know when you're ready to load the nonlead stuff. I've gone through a lot of components and frustration working on those loads so I might be able to save you some trouble.

I appreciate it, I'll shoot you an email later in the week.

John

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Originally posted by buckeyeshooter:
5 smith & wessons
a virginia dragoon from interarms
a ruger blackhawk
2 ruger vaqueros
and a marlin lever action rifle

You might have to post a picture of that virginia dragoon, that sounds interesting......

John

I'll see if I can dig out the camera this afternoon. Its just a huge stainless steel colt look a like.

just two:

629-5 PC brushed SS Stealth Hunter 6"
629-4 8 3/8 with G.A coke bottle grips (Most accurate revolver I ever shoot (1" 50 yards)

Not Enough

For that reason I owed two more....but 500 Magnum Smithys, Guille

more than 4.

329 w/ stainless cylinder

10" Flat top

SSK Beast

Custom 4" Redhawk

HHI Super Blackhawk

Totally custom Blackhawk (6" 1/2 bull, 1/2 octagon barrel, Bowen rear, Weigand front, CCH by DT)

4" Anaconda

AutoMag

I guess the .44wcf's (3) and the Russian don't count?

here is some virginia dragoon photos

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Ooooh! I like that!

Buckeye,

Thats a nice looking piece, very freedom armsish. How do you like it?

John

Nice !!! thanks for sharing the pictures. Guille

I have two;

A 29-2 6" P&R

29-2 6-1/2" P&R

Thinking about getting the 6" barrel replaced with a 4" for carry.

It is very well built and heavy. I like the adjustable sights and the red insert in the front sight. It has multiple clicks like a colt and you can roll the cylinder to load unlike a stock ruger which is good. I would say it is heavier constructed than a blackhawk. Very stout.
That said, I generally shoot a smith and wesson 29 about 90% of the time. The 29 with target grips fits my hand perfectly.

A Bisley Hunter and a 629 4" V-Comp

I honestly don't know but a pretty good pile of them. One of my favorites is a Leupie scoped FA I picked up used and somewhat abused pretty reasonable for a FA (which suits me to a T since I don't baby my guns).

Kyler, I "know" those sticks are way down deep in the back of your truck. The one's you gave me are better though. 44's are great, but the revolver I really like is my Anaconda 45 loaded with warmer loads I got from Handloader Mag and using Cast Performance bullets. 1350 fps with 335 grain gas checks. Less felt (I think) recoil.

Uh, you didn't offer "zero" as an option. I don't have one. I like the big bores; 45 and larger

One Super Blackhawk I bought in 1964 (4 digit serial number). Took it hog hunting in Cal and bagged a nice boar.

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Originally posted by GSSP:
Uh, you didn't offer "zero" as an option. I don't have one. I like the big bores; 45 and larger

Come on now, everyone should have at least one little .429 magnum.......

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Originally posted by Leo L.:
One Super Blackhawk I bought in 1964 (4 digit serial number). Took it hog hunting in Cal and bagged a nice boar.

Post up some photos of the boar, Leo!

I've got just one: a Colt Anaconda scoped with a 2x Burris handgun scope on it.

I have achieved superb accuracy with IMR 4227 and 240 gr. Sierra Sports Master hollow cavity bullet in this gun. It was printing in the .3" range at 25 yards when Itested it. However, Sierra has drastically cut handgun bullet production to include this bullet for the time being. It may be time to work up a new load.

Whitworth, OK here's a picture.

That's excellent, Leo! Thanks for posting the picture!

3 44 mags all Ruger single actions including the 50th ann flatop.
3 .45 colts
1-.480 Ruger
1-.357

I have 2 -- both 7 1/2" Ruger Super Blackhawks, one stainless, one blue.

But I wouldn't be opposed to having another.