Dang, that 45 colt is a hand cannon.

[Grumpy]

Took it to the range on 52 outside of Dade city this morning, and put about 40 rounds through it.
I am impressed with it, the target is from 20 yards away, not the best I have done, but for the first time with the 45, surprised me with the accuracy. It does kick like a mule, so after 40 rounds shot the 38 special and a 9 mm before I headed home. My hand could not stand a whole lot of the 45.

[Pappy!]

Well.....looks like beating you in a foot race after robbing you is out of the question!

[hubcapsc]

It wasn't that long ago that one or the other of your hands was
all busted up... I'm glad you're still such a good shot 

-Mike

[Bronxboy]

Good shooting Grumpster    We go to the Dade City range quite a bit also.

[TJ]

 

[flsix]

With the recent issues with your hands I'd be very happy with the results from your new roscoe.

[Grumpy]

Kind of surprised me also, I still have some stiff fingers but does not affect my aim a lot. Right hand is pretty good, except for the little finger. If any of the pins in my hand were loose, the 45 would have shook them up. It is definitely a two handed shooter.

[Jess from VA]

Bill, I don't have a .45 (long) colt, but I seem to recall reading some of the Cowboy match ammo available is lower powered stuff that might be a lot more pleasant to shoot.

Or some local reloaders or gun shows might have some too.

http://www.midwayusa.com/Product/2900120357/winchester-usa-cowboy-ammunition-45-colt-long-colt-250-grain-lead-flat-nose

Folks need to remember the sights on these single actions are hardly precision.