Which DA revolver for .45 Colt?

[downzero]

I wish Ruger would build a large frame version of the LCR. 5 shot .45 Colt, cut for moon clips to use .45 ACP, enough meat in the cylinder to handle .460 Rowland which means it would also handle .45 Colt Ruger Only loads. Not talking about the .45 Colt loads that are intended for 5 shot revolvers; just the ones that are published for factory Blackhawks. The same revolver could easily be made as a 5-shot .44 Mag.

I have a magnum j frame and a 4.2" Redhawk. You'd have to be insane to be willing to shoot even my 300 grain loads for the latter out of the former. It would be completely unbearable. I can't imagine what the 2.5" SRH has to feel like with 300s at 15-1600 fps.

[Tracy]

I have a magnum j frame and a 4.2" Redhawk. You'd have to be insane to be willing to shoot even my 300 grain loads for the latter out of the former. It would be completely unbearable. I can't imagine what the 2.5" SRH has to feel like with 300s at 15-1600 fps.

I'm not talking about 300s at 15-1600, although I would have no problem shooting those out of a 2.5" SRH. For my hypothetical large frame LCR though, I'm talking about 255 grains at 1000-1100 fps. Very similar to factory level .44 Mag loads in my Tracker snub.

[Idaho45guy]

With revolver prices the way they are these days, and the chance that I'll both be in grizzly country, and run across an aggressive one, as being next to nothing, I think I'll just leave well enough alone and pack the G29.

Springfield Armory has come out with a G29 fighter that is very, very appealing to me.

Thinking about picking one up and replacing three pistols with it. An 11-round 10mm compact pistol with a red dot would do very well as a carry pistol in most situations.

[jonp]

SW just announced a 10mm compact MP. That is a winner in anyones book

[jreidthompson1]

Linebaugh article on the model 25 with loads
260 gr up to 1200fps. 300-320 up to 1100fps. MAXLOADS

https://web.archive.org/web/20180525...ault.asp?id=12

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[almar]

Look into 454 casull DA revolvers too maybe? You can shoot 45colts in them i believe and have the option of using 454 casull.

[Targa]

My 2000th post on CB is entirely appropriate to the forum as I am contemplating replacing my Ruger Bisley 5.5" in .45 Colt with a revolver in the same caliber.

I love my Ruger! It is accurate, beautiful, wonderful trigger, and makes me smile. However, it's actual job is to be big medicine for woods carry during those rare times I am on the outskirts of grizzly country.

In studying bear attacks, and even cougar attacks, a single-action is not ideal. I double-action is.

So, I am aware of a few revolvers available in .45 Colt. And I understand that I can get a revolver in .45 Casull and have the option of just shooting my .45 Colt loads in it.

Looking for a revolver in stainless, with 4" barrel or less, strong enough for hot .45 Colt loads, popular enough to find holsters for it, and under $1000.

The Ruger Alaskan seems to fit the bill, as does the S&W 625 Mountain Gun. Any other to check out?

This would be pushing the limit on your budget but here is what I would be looking at.. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/916986828

[Idaho45guy]

This would be pushing the limit on your budget but here is what I would be looking at.. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/916986828

$1000 for a used Ruger? Crazy market these days.

[Outpost75]

As a head's up The Woodlawn Boys on Gunbroker are moving in batches about six guns at a time, a collection of over 60 Colt New Service revolvers. With so many flooding the auction market over the next few months, selling prices will be falling. I am seeing that occurring now. You will never again have a better opportunity to get a shooter or collector - grade Colt .45 at a price less than a new Ruger. Some of the listings include NWMP, New York State Troopers, etc.

In addition to the more common .45 Colts and .45 ACPs, there are examples in the less common calibers such as .38 Special, .357 Magnum, .38-40, .44-40, .44 Russian, .450 Revolver, .455 Eley, etc. There are also examples in the less common 4-inch! 4-1/2" and 5-inch as well as the most common 5-1/2" and 7-1/2" models.

If for no reason other than to educate yourself, bookmark this seller's listings.

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search...08&PageSize=24

I've bought several collector revolvers from them and their listings include good high resolution photos and through descriptions. I have no connection with this dealer other than being a very well pleased multiple purchaser.

[Outpost75]

$1000 for a used Ruger? Crazy market these days.

You can get a late 1930s Colt New Service for that.

[outdoorfan]

I went thru a similar thought process as the OP. But, I couldn't give up my 4 5/8" bisley blackhawk .45 colt that is so wonderfully accurate and pleasant to shoot. So, I added a S&W 625 mountain gun. It was north of 1000 bucks, for sure. But I'm glad I have it.

But then I got a hankering for a Glock 30. I put a kkm barrel in it with a more fully supported chamber, a heavier spring, and I run 230 grainers at 1000-1050fps with no problem whatsoever. Although I keep the practice loads closer to 900 fps.

[freakonaleash]

You can get a late 1930s Colt New Service for that.

I was shooting mine yesterday. I don't know if there is a better DA out there for .45LC.