I have a Ruger Bisley 5.5" in .45 Colt for woods carry and a Cimarron Arms 1873 Peacemaker Cavalry model in .45 Colt with the 7.5" barrel for plinking. Bought a new leather western rig while down in Mexico and it doesn't fit either pistol. The Peacemaker fits, but the barrel is too long. The Ruger sort of fits, but is too fat due to being built like a tank.
So, what better reason to buy a new gun?
The Peacemaker fit and finish is superb, but I only use plinking loads due to strength concerns. If I get another pistol, I would like to have it be able to handle some warmer loads. Not necessarily Ruger-only loads, but at least something adequate for carrying on the trail for critters.
So a Peacemaker patterned frame and cylinder with some ability to handle warmer loads with a 5" barrel or so would be perfect.
Would the Ruger Vaquero be better suited to warmer loads than say the Uberti Cattleman II?