The 45 Colt: 140 Years of Success

by Sarge ⌂ @, Central Misery, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 10:14 (4296 days ago)

"The .45 Colt saved many a good cowboy’s hide and it is only fitting that in the end, cowboys returned the favor."
http://www.thesixgunjournal.net/the-45-colt-140-years-of-success/

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PS- Production start/stop dates are approximate and gleaned from what I took to be reliable sources. I will gladly accept corrective info. Thanks for reading.

The 45 Colt: 140 Years of Success

by Cherokee @, Medina, Ohio, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 12:27 (4296 days ago) @ Sarge

Good write up. Couldn't agree more, great old cartridge.

Yup - even at 900 fps it's no slouch

by stonewalrus, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 14:41 (4295 days ago) @ Cherokee

Bump it up to Blackhawk velocities and it is downright serious.

The 45 Colt: 140 Years of Success

by Fivegunner @, LOWELL Mi., Wednesday, August 01, 2012, 06:50 (4295 days ago) @ Sarge

Nice write up on the old .45 colt Sarge. ;-)

Good write-up Sarge!

by Hoot @, Diversityville, Liberal-sota, Friday, August 03, 2012, 08:05 (4293 days ago) @ Sarge

I always enjoy your thoughts.

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