The pellets are loaded into the metal shells from the rear, which are accessed by flipping a section down to the side of the pistol which again is faithful to the real model. A tightening tool is also built into the grip which removes so you are never left searching for the allen key again, saving a lot of time. The co2 capsule is hidden with the grip, of which one side removes to allow the loading of the capsule. With all the working parts made from the metal the action is very smooth and satisfying and makes a fine collection piece as well as an accurate pistol! The frame of this pistol which includes the barrel, trigger, cylinder, and hammer are all made from metal which gives the pistol a great weight and feel, just like the original model. Perfect for practicing SAA/Cowboy shooting, basement galleries, and knocking down cans.Colt SAA 45 Peacemaker Blued 5.5 inch BB has been a massive hit over the past year and now it is available with a rifled barrel to permit the firing of pellets! This is a low power plinker not a hunter. I'd say I'm getting around 70-80 shots per CO2 cartridge. Not as quiet as something with a TKO but I have no problem playing in the basement when someone is asleep in the house. It's really quiet compared to the other CO2 guns I've had. The trigger feels pretty good, is relatively light (I don't have a scale), and breaks really nice with a smooth steady pull. I think most of the time when I miss, it's me. I mostly shoot small paper targets, spent CO2 cartridges set up like bottles, and 3/4” to 2” spinners at 5 meters and switch between one and two hands. If I was going for a “cowboy action” type session with big targets (maybe paper plates) at close ranges (5 to maybe 10 meters) I think I'd do okay even with the fliers. I do get occasional fliers which I'd attribute to either cheap pellets or possibly being seated a little funny before firing. This may not be as big of an issue for the blued versions. I've got the stainless version and glare on the front post from strong light on one side or another can effect my aim so I have to be aware if I'm going for small targets. The front sight is MUCH lower than the Ruger I can compare it to but since I've been shooting it at mostly 5 meters it's been fine. LOTS of fun throwing it in a holster, loading up the loops and feelin’ old time-y. It fits every piece of leather I have for a SAA/clone and the “bullets” fit. After writing all that, I wonder how forum filters will deal with all those “cocks”.
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After loading, “third” click is pretty weak but full cock is nice and solid. Load one, skip one, load four, down on an empty chamber. The loading gate will open regardless of hammer position but needs to be at “half” cock or better to rotate. It sits uncocked at what would be the first cock so you get -O-L-T when pulling the hammer back to full cock from rest. It came with six silver cartridges, I've been buying brass colored cartridge sets online to fill more bullet loops for reloading before having to stop to really reload.
45 engraving on the left side of the barrel. The inside of the cartridge tapers down and acts as a small smooth bore section before it enters the barrel and rifling. Buying a Colt SAA is a tricky thing these days. He offered it to me for the top end estimate he got on it, but I decided to buy a truck instead. Pellets load into the “bullet” shaped cartridges and are held at the end by a soft plastic sleeve. I have a friend who owns a gunshop and he turned up a very, very nice example of a particular SAA. The grip is a little bigger because of the CO2 cartridge but this just means I don't have to drop my pinkie under the grip with this one. It feels very solid and aside from not being able to remove the base pin and pull out the cylinder, it's remarkably similar in size, feel, and operation to its powder burning cousin. If you're looking for an EXACT match for balance it wouldn't be hard to find a little space in the grips to add some weight and not much would be needed. I'd say it’s a little lighter in the grip making it slightly more nose heavy. The balance is VERY close to a New Vaquero I can compare it to. It bothers me less and less so I'm moving away from thoughts of adding a dab of epoxy under that little spot.īalance and feel.
They sound a little hollow and plastic-y when tapped with a fingernail with the worst area being the top of the right (fixed) grip panel. The wrench in the panel also helps a little with the weight and “feel”. Very similar to a lot of CO2 guns in operation but no “twisty tab” hanging down at the bottom of the grip. The left side grip panel comes off to expose the CO2 cartridge’s compartment, at the bottom of the grip is an attached hex key to screw in the CO2 cartridge from the bottom. It MOST DEFINITELY scratched the single action-fixed sight-western revolver itch I had and if it breaks today I'll start shopping for another!įirst, grips and CO2. Just roughly estimating, I'd say I've put 1500 shots through it since picking it up. I can honestly say that I am surprised by how much I have really enjoyed shooting it! Exactly one month ago today I picked up an Umarex Colt Peacemaker in.