The Deputy - Taurus' 1873 Colt SAA Clone Reviewed

[@Larry--qn4dd]

It should be on half cock for dissassembly and reassembly, makes life alot more easy. great video.

[@DaGunGuy]

Thank you for the compliment and advice. That was the first time for me taking a cylinder out of a clone or replica like this. The half cock makes it worlds easier!

[@gunsnwater2668]

Used to the ruger that drops the cylinder bolt when you open it. I spotted this right away. You will scratch the heck out of the cylinder with the bolt up. Also called a cylinder stop.

[@guywhite6653]

a lot is two words

[@deemer-dq2jx]

@@guywhite6653 Not if you are from the South (U.S.)

[@aitlehcenbenlehcen2378]

The hammer is a little more stuck up than the vaquero

[@zachbennett6693]

I bought this Taurus Deputy 45 Colt this past month on sale at Turners Outdoorsman for under 500 bucks. Great gun!

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Sold my Heritage RR Big Bore .357 to get this Taurus Deputy.. glad I did, I love it!

[@txoilfield]

Taurus made an earlir iteration in 2006 or so, called the 'Gaucho" Same action, same finishes. For some reason Taurus discontinued the Gaucho in 2009. I have one. Very slick and 2 lb. trigger. LOVE it1

[@StephenEngdahl-mu9rr]

I have 4 Gauchos. They were discontinued because the cross bars break and the bluing was crap. They do not support them with parts or service. I used them and 4 ASM Colt clones, 1 Pietta and a Ruger Vaquero when I ran the show at the OK Corral. The Gauchos had the most problems.

[@zovaynezovanyari5442]

I had a gaucho that went bact to taurus 3 times and never worked. I finally got rid of it in a multi-gun trade. Only bad taurus i ever had.

[@oldhifi8820]

I also have a Gaucho that I bought around 2007 in 357. I have shot mainly 38 special in it and have had no problems with it. I love silky smooth hammer cocking of the gun. I have read several places that the guns chambered in 45 are the guns that have the problems. I seem to be lucky on getting trouble free guns. The ones I had the most problems with are my CZ 50's out of the 30 or so guns I own. They also made s pump action rifle at the same time for the CAS crowd. as the Gaucho was also aimed at the same market.

[@txoilfield]

@@oldhifi8820 My Gaucho must have had an action job, the mechanics are like Teflon gliding on wet ice.

[@randytaylor5107]

Mine too, and light to cock too. Smooth hot rod factory tuning!

[@WilliamTicer-mm4sh]

Lot of people don't like Taurus but I had a few of them they are good guns

[@Eltoroblancosass]

I have been using my deputies for the past few months for SASS shooting. I did slick mine up with a wolf spring kit. I posted a video of it. I have always used Pietas but I’ll say with some tuning they are slick as any I used. The only draw back I have is I have big hands and the grips are small for me. Great video. Keep it up.

[@abrampl]

Hi! So grips are just like uberti clones? Small ones and pinky finger goes under grip? So in that case I still need to get piettas with 1860 army grips ...

[@chrisbonnett6783]

Great to see someone reviewing a firearm that actually knows what they are talking about. I considered Taurus for 45LC, but I have vaqueros in 357 (built like a tank). I'm staying with Ruger because I can afford it.

[@JohnHill-k6p]

I know there are some people that don’t like transfer bars they say they’re not original to it and so on. The fact of the matter is Samuel Colt made many changes and improvements to his original design. He just didn’t get to this one before he died. The people that say, you don’t need it are the same people that think that drum breaks are OK and we should’ve never went to disc on a car. And remember if you don’t like something, don’t buy it. Myself I would definitely like to be able to carry one more round safely.

[@markzimmerman7279]

Sam colt died in 1862.

[@JohnHill-k6p]

@@markzimmerman7279 yes he did, and if he had lived longer, he would’ve changed the way the revolver that he invented or coinvented and improved on he would’ve improved on it more. The same reason we don’t make model ts things change for good or bad and mostly for the good. I don’t know anybody that would like riding around in Henry Ford‘s first car every day with no heat really bad brakes. Poor headlights now air conditioning on a transfer bar doesn’t affect how well the gun fires doesn’t affect the trigger. I’ve proven this to dozens of my friends given them and original single action cold and a new Ruger blindfolded them had them fire it they couldn’t tell the difference. The fact is and it’s a fact that a modern single action revolver is built better than the original single action Colts. Trust me every cowboy everybody in the military back in the day that carried an old one or a new one would pick the new one because it would be, a better choice to save their lives. Leslie, do I love my old sing actions absolutely absolutely if my life depends on one. I’m picking a new one with a transfer bar that holds six instead of five safely every single time.

[@JohnHill-k6p]

@@GeorgiaRidgerunner most of them don’t need to be activated or deactivated. Some of the cheap ones have an external safety, but Ruger and Taurus. They’re all automatic nothing you have to do hammer back pull the trigger. Nothing else to do. Nothing to do it is just as fast and reliable as one without.

[@stevehudson7429]

​@@JohnHill-k6p uberti is the same way. Really good guns for the price

[@margarethouse404]

Ok . Since you feel that way , Ruger , certain models of Pietta , a couple of discontinued , but still common , and probably a couple obscure ones I'm not remembering their action offhand , will be right up your alley . Everything " new " doesn't instantly replace the previous technology , and some products hit a sweet spot and remain long term wide use . But the extreme of your reasoning , when Colt introduced the New Model Army & Navy Revolver aka M1889 . they should have instantly discontinued the Model P .

[@larry1824]

Taurus generally makesgood guns at realistic prices. My Taurus Beretta clone just turned 25 with nary a bump

[@metaldamnation276]

Agreed 💯. Never had an issue with mine either.

[@robertwest3093]

I had a Taurus PT92 and it was one of the most trouble free semi autos I’ve ever owned.

[@artiglesias9317]

Thank you for an exellent pesentation of the Taurus Deputy.

[@DaGunGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sarys73]

I bought the Rough Rider, and the the bar is so much easier if you hold the gun with your left had, laying it to the left, use your left hand index finger to press the button, and then the rod comes out really easy using your right hand. Very smooth and easy amigo

[@gravesclayton3604]

I bought the Heritage .357 5.5" as well. Both are the same 1873 revolver made by Pietta. The 'Deputy' has a longer cylinder pin, a 4-notch hammer cam, and cheap plastic 2-piece grips. I think new Heritage Big Bores are becoming scarce to find, and probably a decision made by Taurus, which owns Heritage now. Although I bought my Heritage .357 nine months ago, it still has the Miami FL location stamped on the LH frame, so it is likely New Old Stock that Taurus has been depleting. The Deputy 4-click hammer cam is pointless with a transfer bar hammer setup, but people still want the 'authentic sound'. The longer cylinder pin just makes it more aggravating to field strip, but apparently keeps people from dropping the pin and losing it in the field. The plastic grips are a cheap cop-out because it still has the 2-piece grip frame for the one-piece wood grip. The deputy is around $600.00 and has worse features. I like my Heritage Pietta for these reasons, and it was $375.00 back in April. Taylor Firearms has all the Pietta 1873 parts you may need or want, including the parts in our Heritage version. Cheers!

[@mikesuch9021]

I just wanted to know about the Taurus. SASS shooter since 81. These would be great to learn tricks with. Two best gunman I ever seen was Thel Reed and Jerry Lewis. Jerrys stand up act is unbelievable. If you've never seen him on stage with his six guns? it'll drop your jaw

[@scottydouglass1892]

4 clicks and a safety bar? Awesome. To bad they don't have the case color hardening.

[@jamesrobb4928]

Taurus has made great strides in materials and quality control, since it began...

[@user-ub9xw8ro3y]

They needed to. Judging by that sight flying offf, I'd say they still have a way to go.

[@12cm32]

bet your life on that?

[@greyghost1101]

​@user-ub9xw8ro3y it was the vaqueros sight that flew off. Ffs

[@puddintame6310]

My Deputy arrived brand new with the front sight off the gun. Looked like a cold solder job.

[@krm1959]

I went to pick mine up at my FFL today. The fit and finish was very nice, a great looking pistol. Bad thing is, the front sight was laying in the box. So I told the FFL to send it back.

[@stephenbrinckerhoff3510]

According to Wyatt Earp himself, it didn't take him long to shorten the barrel of the Buntline to a more normal length. It was too unwieldy. This from the Stuart N. Lake book about Earp.

[@CharlesCashwell]

Just purchased one of both did my first sass competition last month with them they seem to work fine when I'm practicing at home I've not had any issues enjoyed your video it's the first one I've seen

[@jacspring5459]

First thing I thought (I like Taurus guns) is "I sure hope they didn't put a big billboard on the side of the barrel" and sure as schitt they did. Who is advising them? I mean, put your stamp on the gun for sure but put it under the barrel - and it's OK on the grip panels OK but don't put that modern font oversized stamp on the side of the barrel. It's probably a great revolver... but I promise you they lost probably 70% of the prospective buyers with that move. Thanks for the review!

[@robertwest3093]

Well said brother! Roll stamps, markings, etc are a make it or break it thing with me.

[@danperry3116]

Yeah, no! With that giant name stamped on the barrel is a no go for me. I'm not going to waste my time watching. Sorry I know you didn't make this gun but I'm not interested in it

[@hidebehind2604]

LOOKING FOR A CLONE OF A HISTORIC PISTOL, NOT SOME NEW TAURUS REVOLVER. KNOW LAWS FORCE STAMPED NAME BRAND. BUT NOT THE SIZE OF LOGOS.

[@robertwest3093]

I’m glad to see that Taurus is coming out with something interesting. They used to make some nice looking revolvers that basically looked just like S&W except for the transfer bar safety design. You have to pay a premium these days for the high polish bluing where that used to be the standard finish. I can’t wait to get my hands on one of these!

[@TheLoneRanger745]

And ...The first release 1873 had a set screw for the base pin retainer. The second release 1879 was changed to a spring loaded base pin keeper . So the cylinder could be changed out quicker in the field, carbon build up on the front of the cylinder and forcing cone would slow up or stop the cylinder from turning . Taurus did a good job on a frist time release of the Model "P" Single action Army . Uberti makes one of the finest Reproduction you can buy for just a few more dollars . You would be shooting yourself in the foot to not look at the Uberti first. Also Cimarron and Taylor & company.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

yep they call it the black powder frame these days which is... well.. lazy.. like saying 'long Colt' I have the Uberti clones and they are the 1st or 'bp' frame... with smokeless of course that is not an issue and I admit I like the looks better and also the bullseye ejector rod. This Taurus is just awful in my opinion... "polished black' ? you mean black paint finish? I want blue and color case but that is just me. On my percussion clones I have nickel plated em (anyone can do it) and I plate everything that is not wood or color case. I think they are very good looking and mostly historical and clean up better and more durable.

[@wesleyhalpern184]

The spring loaded was introduced in 1896. Up til then.they all used the screw. Came along with the new modern smokeless powder versions of the calibers.

[@doranmaxwell1755]

@@wesleyhalpern184 yep but there was no 'black powder' frame as such. and just having the spring release does not mean you have a gun meant for smokeless.

[@willbar1961]

The frames are generally known also as either OM (old model, screw retention, round ejector rod knob, thinner front sight and the Pre War with push button release, smaller ejector knob and wider front sight. There are probably other differences. I have Ruger, Pietta and Uberti (and American company rebadged versions of the italian clones. EMF, Beretta, etc.). The Pietta made are 4 click hammers with no safety and have a better action than the Uberti made, but the Uberti are better finished/smoother edges and they have a version of a safety depending on when it was made and probably the importer specifications. The Ruger I have is the original Vaquero, large framed and a Bisley grip. It's a tank! I may try the Taurus in the future. SA clones are just neat guns. Then there are the Black Powder cartridge conversion guns...

[@doranmaxwell1755]

@@willbar1961 The Ubertis I have are older ones with 4 clicks and a safety notch. they also had the odd cyl pin that had two positions which really just caused problems so I just ground em doiwn to one positiion.

[@michaellacy847]

The cylinder gear needs to mesh with the hand that pushes the cylinder. Which is why you have to jiggle it around to get it to set right.

[@2Chron7-14]

I really like Taurus, but I have large hands. Taylor has many of us spoiled with adapting 1860 grips to their 1873 models. Hopefully Taurus will see their way clear to offer us Sasquatches this option as well🤠👍

[@bruceseybert5174]

I bought a Deputy .45 Colt 5.5 " love it transfer bar safety great upgrade Cary 6 not 5 my serial was low 500 serial, it has become my everyday carry reliable and accurate and love .45LC and 45 ACP both knock them down and they don't get back up During Vietnam alot of Helecopter Piolets had SAA Colts in .45LC and carried their 1911 .45 Air Cav.

[@jeffw1246]

I have 3.5in Thunder 45s and to get the basepin out you swing the ejector rod out of the way to fully remove the basepin. Looks like you're cross dominate like me, right handed but left master eye. I tend to print left of the aim too.

[@randyadams03]

Fun fact,according to US government inflation calculator 1873 $17 is $445.96 in 2024. And I figure the combination of 1873 Winchester and SAA in 44-40 was the true West winner.

[@tobylopez445]

Excellent informative video on the best Revolver ever made. Thanks

[@wesleyhalpern184]

Like how the sight blade isn't too tall like on many others. That should aid in elevation accuracy

[@CaffeineThrottle]

Just found your channel today and liked the content and delivery,so I subscribed. I really liked how the revolver rug/case kept discreetly sliding out of frame 🤣.

[@DaGunGuy]

Thanks for watching & subscribing!

[@keithplymale2374]

My Vaquero is from the first production series in .44 magnum with a 7.5 inch barrel. I got it in the mid 1990's. This does look like a good price and I may get one or two of them.

[@GuyWithAnOpinion2]

First time watching your channel. Right outta the gate you made me smile… Your Sam Colt meme at 1:15 is definitely getting stolen, printed and hung in my gun room.

[@DaGunGuy]

Appreciate it!

[@vernoncrown]

Like you, I really like the black finish. The other two minor objections, in my view, are just that, minor. Good shooting at the range!

[@robertwest3093]

The first handgun I ever bought when I turned 21 was a Taurus model 96. They are clones of the S&W K frame revolver. Looked just like a S&W except for the transfer bar firing pin design. I don’t know how the quality of Taurus revolvers are today but this one was made in the mid eighties and was as smooth and tight as revolvers several times their price.

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

Re. The $10 stuffed into a chamber. Remember back then US currency was called a horse blanket. Much larger than today's notes. They were 3.125 inches by 7.375

[@DaGunGuy]

So we did a video which we'll have coming up with a larger "bill" - actually a piece of paper cut to the right size. We could not get it in the 357 chamber without it jamming BUT the diameter of the 45 Colt would be bigger and it would have fit. If we folded it to reduce the length it would work in the 45 BUT you can see me jamming up a perfected good 357 revolver in the video.

[@wawaweweb1811]

And Black powder cartridges would gum up faster. Imagine digging that bill out to buy something and handing it to a cashier.

[@DaGunGuy]

@@wawaweweb1811 my understanding is that if that bill is coming out of the gun the only thing anyone's digging is the gun owner's grave ;)

[@LuvBorderCollies]

I learned that from my dad as a kid in late 1960's. I came across a well used wallet that was odd looking and oversized. So dad filled me in. Don't think I've ever handled one of those large notes.

[@casamequite]

Because of the transfer bar, the Deputy is a clone of the Colt Cowboy rather than the Colt Single Action Army. I like it.

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

Did not know about the Colt Cowboy with the transfer bar, just looked it up.. very cool!

[@tomcurran8470]

Great vid. An important difference between the Ruger Vaquero and the other Colt clones is that the Ruger's cylinder spins both ways. Remember, don't use +P, ++P ammo in these guns, including the New Vaquero. The old Vaquero was much stouter and can handle heavy loads.

[@johndonaldson6903]

If you hand loaded, in.45 Colt, the Old vaqueros and Blackhawk single actions could be loaded to almost .rr magnum velocities and pressures, their frames are cylinders were that stout. I wouldn't advise it with a NEW Vaquero, though.

[@brianneeley9455]

Yep +P or +P+ only in Ruger Super Blackhawks, Redhawks or Super Redhawks, Dan Wessons, or some stouter Taurus mdls.

[@Troyherring-r2o]

Taurus. Y’all did great. I love mine clone it the best

[@scottlysle]

I bought one (4.75" barrel in 357), it had problems with timing and possibly a bent cylinder pin from the first shot on. Mine locked up on the first shot, the cylinder will not rotate in any cocked position for loading or to enable the use of the extractor, and it locks up every few shots. I managed to fire 18 rounds but only after taking it apart a few times at the range.

[@allengibson4177]

Look into Taurus's earlier entry to SAA with the Gaucho 45LC.

[@patmancrowley8509]

I'm thinking that since you opened the cylinder gate to disassemble it may be a good idea to have it open on the reassembly. Just a thought.

[@lukasclees3166]

Taurus had revolvers like this out before. I bought two Taurus Gauchos, years ago. One with a 5.5" barrel and one with a 7".

[@DaGunGuy]

The Gauchos look a bit nicer. How did you like them?

[@lukasclees3166]

@@DaGunGuy I like them. I take them to the range all the time and never had an issue. I don't know why they weren't popular.

[@rogerward3185]

@@DaGunGuy I have two Gauchos that I got from another SASS shooter when I was first starting out in the sport. They worked quite well for me until I could afford to upgrade to my Ubertis. I still have them for backups and in case someone I know wants to give CAS a try.

[@AstroVanTribe]

When I fire my single actions with both hands I use my left thumb to cock it (I'm right handed) - It's way more efficient. Oiling the thing and manipulating the rod a few dozen times will make it a LOT easier - Same thing with the hammer pull, where it in when you're watching TV.

[@CJRoberts8812]

No wonder you're breaking things. You place the hammer on HALF COCK to remove the cylinder of an SAA, (except for a Ruger). That way the locking bolt is in the DOWN position and doesn't engage the bolt recess in the cylinder.

[@DaGunGuy]

TY.

[@rockysmart6406]

No abla

[@MrCobb-rq8iv]

The guy is an A$$clown explaining chit he has no clue, let's be honest here. Another genius figured out how to earn on Utube Clicks.

[@RonaldColeman-ef2rc]

You made that second gun look really easy.

[@alanlarsen3525]

I think I saw a video from shot show where the Taurus rep said the finish was polished nitride.

[@raymondeddy3733]

If true, that finish should wear like iron.

[@msharmony2001]

Taurus also sells it in a combination. Two cylinders, one in 45 LC, and one in 45 ACP.

[@jamesbranham2217]

I might have to pick that up..👍

[@robertkeller9828]

Whoopie Freakin' DO!...What good is a cowboy gun for self-defense today? Taurus once again, has had massive QC and SAFETY concerns with its standard product line.

[@johnkeisterelquattro2553]

Do you have a link that shows that Taurus offers that? I know Ruger offers Blackhawks with a conversion cylinder, but I have not seen any Taurus ones other than their double action models that have the quick change cylinder options.

[@DayZSnob]

@@robertkeller9828my boy😂 what are you even talking about. This 100% is not a gun meant for self defense. This is a gun to look at and take to the range. Maybe even go deer hunting with it. What’s with the hate on Taurus? They make affordable firearms and have amazing customer service compared to other platforms like Glock and sig. I personally can afford a higher class firearm but for a woods/boat gun can’t beat em.

[@Adiscretefirm]

​@@robertkeller9828 who said it was for self defense? But while we're on the subject if someone was shooting one at you, would you stick around because they probably only had 5 .45 bullets to launch at you?

[@kevinrose2474]

Please make this in stainless steel Taurus 😊

[@mkshffr4936]

BTW, I wonder if a little Ballistol might smooth out that hammer.

[@rmjrmj40]

love the guns i have both the 357 and 45long colt thats the configuration it needs to be for shooting 👍

[@CaffeineThrottle]

I've resisted buying Taurus for years after watching the cylinder and crane fall out of a blue steel 357 mag. revolver that another shooter was using at the private range I belong to. I helped him out with a proper sized screwdriver ,loctite,and an examination of the rest of the revolver.Don't kno which Taurus model it was but it appeared to be a copy of a Smith model 19,owner said he purchased the Taurus a month prior to that day.He asked my opinion of gun and incident.I explained that I had owned so many Smiths that I lost count from 617's up thru 629DX and 500mag. X frame John Ross 5" edition.Also 2 6" Python 1 blue,1 stainless, and 4" Anaconda, that I have never experienced this kind of baloney.All my guns are run as I like,hard but maintained. I ran into the guy couple months after the and he had a shiny new 686 6 shot just banging away at the 50 yard big gong. Dude ended up being a State Trooper and good friend. He was a new transfer I didn't have a clue who he was, I treat all fellow gunners of good character the same way.Still don't own a Taurus, I do without til I can afford what I want.

[@cheesenoodles8316]

I got Pietta years ago, Nickle flacked off the back of the cylinder and the hammer pin came out in the first 100 rds. It was a cheap gun. Still runs, allot of fun. A Colt SAA clone in 38/357 ,..Ruger would my choice if more than a plinker.

[@Troyherring-r2o]

That Taurus. Is just as good as the river any day

[@edshultz9760]

Nice gun. I have a ruger blackhawk for hunting. 45 colt. Use some underwood ammo. Just a little under thr 44mag. The taurus deputy looks very nice. It looks like it shoots a little to the left consistency. The ruger Vaquero is really nice too. Lol any excuses to buy a new gun works lol. Have you fixed the ruger with new sights. Well have fun and be safe doing it.

[@evocati6523]

I have a very nice clone but it can't carry 6 safely and sometimes you just want something a little more practical so this is a good option

[@Don-kr5tp]

You might want to slide your trigger finger a little to the right and see if it corrects the left tendency point of impact.

[@dennydavis2914]

The Ruger has been broken in is why it is smoother. I think it will run smoother after it has been broken in. Maybe not as smooth as the Ruger, but much smoother than brand new.

[@ChargerusPrime]

I think I'm going with a ruger for my own gun. Wonder if there's a way to put 4 clicks in a ruger just for the hell of it lol.

[@rkimberly985]

Thank you for responding, with the price. So would I be able to order one or two now, or are they on special order only now? Again thank you for responding.

[@bigbadjohnpesek9894]

The only thing keeping me from buying one is no firing pin on the hammer. I'm old fashion. That's why I love my pietra.

[@MeekSith777]

Glad I clicked on this, great mini history lesson with Colt. I am halfway through this video, Although you are correct about them entering the market with this model, Lets not forget its predecessor the Taurus Gaucho which was a SAA which was a decent homage to the Colt original design.

[@StephenEngdahl-mu9rr]

Gauchos were junk. Did not last and are not supported with parts or service. I have 4 of them. They were cheap and worth it.

[@MeekSith777]

@@StephenEngdahl-mu9rr yep they left a lot to be desired, I had three. One that stayed at Taurus repair shop for almost a year until the replaced it with a 92 semi auto. They could not get the trigger assembly. The other two shot ok but i quickly got rid of them after the repair experience.

[@anthonygalliart1789]

I own one of every model EAA Bounty Hunter all in .44 magnum and one Taylor's and Co Cattleman also in .44 mag. I really like them all. Maybe Taurus might make a .44 mag version. P.S. Bounty Hunters will take aftermarket & factory Colt spare parts.

[@peelreg]

At 4:55 you mention the Bisley model. Bisley rhymes with "busy". The "i" is like the "i" in "is".

[@Aspen7780]

“Revolving Pistol.” It bothers me that strict nomenclature folks go after anyone calling a revolver a pistol. Billy the Kid was called the Prince of Pistoleers not Prince of Revolvereers. Gunfighters in the southwest were called Pistoleros not Revolveros. There are also some interesting historical discussions about the loading, carrying, and safety of the colt SAA by plowboys ghost and 11bangbang.

[@nicholasnissen1547]

I know what you mean.

[@steelgila]

Right. Pistols are pistols. The first were single shots, then revolvers, shell bangers, then autos etc. They're all pistols. And guns,handguns, sidearms,side-irons and so forth.

[@williameastman9498]

The so-called "strict nomenclature folks" are better known as Internet Commandos and there opinions are as noteworthy as their assholes!

[@oolooo]

Calling a Revolver a Pistol just feels absolutely wrong .

[@Aspen7780]

@@oolooo maybe it was just where I grew up. Out west in a community of ranchers and old homestead families. The word “handgun” wasn’t in use. Never heard of that word till later in life. “Pistol” was the generic catch all term used. If you wanted to be specific then you could say semi auto or revolver. It’s kind of like how we used the word “coke” to mean all carbonated soft drinks. Just like the word pistol, I had to stop saying “coke” as a young adult because I started working with people from other parts of the country who would make fun of me. But that was the term we used back then. I had to adopt the word handgun just like I had to adopt the word soda, but these weren’t the terms that we used growing up.

[@Tom-ux2tr]

First time viewer I enjoyed your review I'm going to subscribe. I love my Vaquero but not my EAA Bounty Hunter. Bravo Zulu

[@tobylopez445]

I always wondered! What would it be like to compare a Porsche to a Volkswagen Beetle?

[@B.Moore-Ready]

Sweet piece man 👍

[@_XR40_]

I find myself more interested in the grip. I have a Ruger Vaquero and the one thing I really, literally, _hate_ about it is the grip is simply way too narrow at the base. It's like they were trying to make it feel like a semi-auto. I can adjust to the Vaquero having only one hammer position, but that grip just feels completely "wrong"....

[@JackMurphy-d3w]

It has been said with the long barrel revolver one uses a cross. drawer

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

I have never seen the front sight on a Ruger go flying off

[@DaGunGuy]

It was a first for me too!

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

@@DaGunGuy I have a couple of Rugers and they all seem to be of very high quality

[@Riverking1]

I'm waiting on the Taurus Bail Bondsman. It doubles as pepper spray and a stun gun and comes with a pair of fingerless gloves.

[@Biffo1262]

Why a ten dollar bill in the chamber? Isn't the obvious item a spent cartridge with a spot of paint on the end to mark it?

[@andrewmcgibbon9785]

This isn't the first time Taurus made a SAA clone. They made one about 10 years ago. I think it was called the maverick.

[@jamesrosa38]

It is Cavalry. Not Calvary.

[@DavidHBurkart]

And Bizzly, not Byezzly, and 4 3/4 inch barrel, not 4 1/2, and Ned Buntline had a little bit to do with the Colt Buntline, plus clones and variants from numerous manufacturers have been popular, having come and gone and back again for decades, in no small part due to the likes of the Ruger Bearcat and Single-Six during the TV Cowboy heydays as far back as the late 1940s. ...but that is more my OCD than a real complaint 😂

[@henrysara7716]

Please do another vid after 6 months of SASS.

[@roeberdt-bT.1021]

... Im not a gun guy... (and im sorry i have to say so much and explain, because i do have love for the saying of colts "cursed blessing". or however thats said.) And so from the perspective of somebody that is probably even more obsolete than a single action.,... man, Please tell me you can change out that handle. Im sure its a side note and still though, anything that allows a person to direct an explosion should not have plastic as a part of its make up. (If nothing else just an opinion.) Learning about the 4 ticks or clicks was a cool part in any case, This being the first place ive heard about that. Its a tool, and truly a power tool if there ever was one. And so thank you for the post, im glad your channel found its way to my "feed".

[@DaGunGuy]

There are aftermarket grips available for the Deputy.

[@roeberdt-bT.1021]

@@DaGunGuy So I "updated" a part of my post where I wrote about "colts blessing or colts cursed blessing". I just wanted to say so you can tell me if you want me to pull that statement. And in any case I'm glad to hear they at least have a different option and the piece is made with the ability to be simply disassembled and cleaned. ... And so once again, thank you for the post. And I'm glad to know that we still have a market for those tools that STILL have a positive association/reference for making the world a better place. (For future generations, without getting into the arguments. I'll just erase my posts.) ... Absolutely appreciated and ...love forever whatsoever...

[@allengibson4177]

What is the connection of the Deputy to the Heritage Line of SAA which is owned by Taurus?

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

None whatsoever lol just sold my Heritage RR .357 to buy a Deputy and they are completely different. I like the Taurus Deputy more myself

[@annawhitis4251]

The shorter barrel gunfighter was 4 3/4 inches long period. Kevin Phoenix ✝️

[@johndonaldson6903]

Personally, I HATE a transfer bar gun, partly because I grew up shooting a first generation Colt, I'm used to "load one, skip one, and load 4 more," this lowering the hammer on an empty chamber. But the BIGGEST reason I hate them is because I bought a Ruger New Model Blackhawk, in the mid 80's, brand new, and after shooting around a 20 round box of ammo, the transfer bar actually BROKE, making it as useless as having a brick in my holster. Sure glad I didn't run across any snakes that day! I sent it back to Ruger (they DID fix it at no charge, of course, and pay shipping both ways, no complaints there, BUT I was without it for SIX MONTHS, which I found intolerable, even though I still had my other guns. Didn't take me long to replace it with a Colt clone (a Hawes Western Marshal, as I recall).

[@sargemarine3709]

I have a Bicentennial Vaginia Dragoon. 44 single action.

[@mikewysko2268]

Virginia?

[@whogg0521]

Really interesting.

[@davidkelly7459]

Awesome I like the Ruger better I have the Ruger Blackhawk 45 convertible very good very reliable

[@johndonaldson6903]

Hope your transfer bar never breaks when you NEED it! Had that happen to me once (luckily I was just target shooting). Was without the gun for over six months waiting for Ruger to get it back to me. At least they fixed it for free and paid shipping both ways. Sold those Rugers, went to Ubertis (Taylor made, but still made by Ubertis) and NEVER LOOKED BACK! I don't mind a Ruger double action (hell, TRY to find a double action without a transfer bar), but the only single action Ruger I'd ever buy again would be an old 3 screw that hadn't been changed over to the New Model action (Ruger offered to convert the old models at one time, and still MAY, I don't know). The ORIGINAL Ruger Blackhawk has an action basically original to the first generation Colt, except Ruger used coil springs instead of leaf.

[@HowToGardenChannel]

It looks like it has a really nice finish. How smooth is the action ?

[@DaGunGuy]

Not bad. Pretty crisp

[@kevinwilson9589]

Nice polished finish, like the 4 clicks with a transfer bar. Lose the silly logo engraving on the barrel, and I'll buy one.

[@user-ub9xw8ro3y]

The finish looks very nice, except on the hammer, which looks flat black and unpolished.

[@sharonw2475]

Sold my Ruger Vaquero, 45 Long Colt, 71/2 inch barrel ..............and to this day I do not know why, but what I do know is it was a dumb azz move on my part !

[@flaco5581]

I know that feeling.

[@WilliamJohnson-g6z]

I like the deputy. The finish on it looks great. It looks like it's a nice little shooter to me.

[@leviwoodring6101]

The ruger is not a clone. It looks similar but is a complete different design. Ruger is the reason colt stated making them again with the success of the single six and blackhawks.

[@puddintame6310]

Can I ask; did Ruger fix the front sight quickly and efficiently?

[@DaGunGuy]

Still haven't got around to sending it out.

[@stevennelson9504]

Can you get wooden replacement grips for the Deputy? I'm not crazy about the plastic grips.

[@DaGunGuy]

It does look like there are after-market grips available.

[@lylehutchins916]

Damn son, all rounds were left of center! I'm yer spotter. Suggestion: Move the target to the left bout 3"😂 I had that same problem @ one time Gorgeous pistles!!!!! I like the Ruger much better! Careful dude, yer gonna shoot yer out. Great video!

[@DaGunGuy]

Finally a solution for me shooting left! TY! ;)

[@12cm32]

Is the 44-40 ammo still a thing? I haven't seen anyone shooting anything in that calibre on here ever... Is there a substitute round used in those guns?

[@DaGunGuy]

Looks like there are a few companies that still make a gun in 44-40 and you can still buy the ammo, so ...

[@askhowiknow5527]

Skin that smoke wagon and get to work, boy Or are you just gonna stand there and bleed?

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Well said!

[@FormerMPSGT]

WHY JOHNNY TYLER! MAD CAP! WHERE YA GOIN WITH THAT SHOT-GUN? OH JOHNNY, I FORGOT YOU WERE THERE! YOU MAY GO NOW!(in a dismissive tone!)

[@peterjmcgee4680]

You give me. About a week working on the trigger mechanism and I'll have it running.Smooth as glass and we'll put that Ruger to shame I've done a lot of work on cowboy guns. It's sort of my hobby hobby. I love to modify them so they work. Very well. I've been doing it for a long time.

[@sharonw2475]

I guess you could work on the Ruger the same amount of time and it would still be better than the "worked" on Taurus, right ??

[@BrockNessMonster1991]

@@sharonw2475- maybe, unless the Ruger seems smoother because it’s well used and “broken in”, if you will..

[@michaelsewell4081]

The reason for the rod not coming all the way out is they are trying to keep all the loose nuts and others that i will not name from loosing their little rod thingy. We don't want them crying and trying to blame someone else for their reckless actions.

[@tropocal2343]

*Constructive Criticism;* *1). Your only problem with reassembling the cylinder guide rod on either brand, was that you closed the loading gate first.* *2). Notice your accuracy when shooting left handed, during a steady trigger pull, was more centered.(?) that's because you're left eye dominant. (like me)* *You could (a) close your left eye while shooting right handed, (b) turn your head slightly to the left so as to lead with your right eye forward, (c) train your R eye to shoot dominant.* *Considering you're target shooting, and not in combat, or necessarily needing peripheral sight, I would just close my left eye.* Thanks for showing the Taurus 1873 Colt SAA Clone. (I say [tore-us] lol) 👍 *PS: I'm sure Ruger would take care of that front sight, if they become aware of it?*

[@DaGunGuy]

Hey! Thanks for the input. I appreciate it. I am indeed left eye dominant and shoot with it but RH. I always assumed it was my trigger control that got me shooting off to the left. And yes, Ruger said they would fix it but stuck me with postage - lol. Thanks again!

[@tropocal2343]

@@DaGunGuy *Cool.* *Besides myself, you're probably the 5th, or 6th person I've helped out with this situation.* 👍 *And Ruger should have kissed you a$$, not only pay S&H, but sent you some MERCH to keep you as a happy customer, with nothing but good to say about them.* *You would think a front sight coming off should be a big deal for Ruger's CEO to get control of.*

[@jamesbragg1763]

😊😊

[@josegarza47]

Does this revolver come in 44-40

[@DaGunGuy]

Only 357 Mag & 45 Colt

[@willbreaker2196]

I like this gun something calls me to it Hell yes I heard the 4 clicks

[@neilgreer6919]

Have you done a torture test?

[@Paladin1873]

Looks like the earlier Taurus M45SA Gaucho.

[@MinhVu-in9iz]

Transfer bar is 3 clicks, not bad for a cheap clone!

[@HarryMartin-bs6vn]

Is this come in 41 magnum?