The 45 Colt: 140 Years of Success
by Sarge 
, Central Misery, Tuesday, July 31, 2012, 10:14 (4500 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 (4500 days ago) @ Sarge
Good write up. Couldn't agree more, great old cartridge.
Yup - even at 900 fps it's no slouch
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 (4499 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 (4497 days ago) @ Sarge
I always enjoy your thoughts.