The Fabulous .45 Colt ~ Not so popular back in the day!

The .45 Colt is one of the most popular of the Cowboy Action cartridges, but discover why it was actually not favored by most civilians for the 1873 Single Action Army Colt revolver.
To purchase the beautiful 1st generation Colt revolver shown in this video, and other fine firearms, visit:
Mike Hashem
Old Post Office Antiques & Collectibles
41 Courthouse Square
PO Box 585
Ossipee, NH 03864
[phone]
email: [e-mail]

[@mattbowers3541]

There's an old saying, "familiarity breeds contempt". I've watched half of your videos and the more I hang out with you, the more I like & admire you. Your persona, demeanor and communication style are excellent. Pretty rare.

[@Brett.1984]

agreed, reminds me of my father.

[@RickeyMcDaniel]

I miss those old days when the "ole timers" would get together at the local hardware store and talk guns, etc. It was the best of times and a much simpler time.

[@joekido55]

I can say that I do that now....I have a local small gun store that is only open on Fri's and Sat.'s during the week...we go down and hang out...and our ages are 21 years and up....there is time when there is only the ole gang in there....we even buy Pizza...:-)..a great place to be , fantastic stories and and a lot of history....I am very lucky...

[@jassonquinn3251]

Thank you more than you can ever know for this video. Here in my home town of Bowling Green Kentucky we where absolutely devastated by tornados a week ago and your video gave me away to mentally escape for a bit thank you so much

[@GunBlue490]

God bless you. We have been keeping the folks affected by the tornados in our prayers.

[@pkope6849]

Hang in Jasson !!!👍👍

[@waynecastleman1363]

Hope your family is safe Jason. From Nashville

[@ssd1874]

Good bless prayer’s from London to you and your family

[@wapiti3750]

I love it when an old duffer can still extract information from an ancient but still reliable brain! Good video, subscribed.

[@chucko3879]

Well, I can tell you how sad it is that the gun shop your talking about is closed. I bought and traded lot of guns from that gun shop. I remember back in the seventies Ralph talked me out of buying a Bren Ten and I bought a browning Hi Power instead. Boy I wish I had some of the guns I traded including a model 29 Smith in a wooden case. I still load and shoot 45 long colts in smokeless and black powder loads I make. Totally enjoy shooting the older cartridges. God Bless and Amen to that!

[@boostimalaka1]

The 10mm Bren Ten was not made in the 1970’s… I have a nickel Browning Hi Power made in 1979. Both iconic Firearms!

[@chucko3879]

@@boostimalaka1 I thought it was the late seventies, but it could have been the early eighties. My Bad!!! Bought and traded a lot of guns in that store from 1970 until they closed the door. Ran into Ralph and his wife in Hannaford's a while back and we chatted about the store. Any gun shop closing is a sad day in my eyes.

[@superfuzzymomma]

Wonderful knowledge and fascinating historical information. Best of the season to you and yours Sir!

[@cbroz7492]

I've often brought that very subject up when I watch the old westerns...they good guys never target the horses...I'm 72 and have been watching them for at least 69 years...good point!!!

[@4570levergun]

IMHO guns were meant to be shot not stored. Use them. I love that little Winchester, what a beautiful little rifle.

[@eddieb1766]

I own quite a few rifles in calibers from 22lr to 45-70, but my 20 inch Rossi 92 in 45 Colt is the one I grab the most.

[@chrissanchez9935]

Thank You for the informative and entertaining video.

[@comlbbeau]

Merry Christmas! Your philosophy is sound. Wishing many more memorable outings for you and Benny.

[@thomthompson9217]

One of the most beautiful handguns ever made

[@mikeporter10]

All the best! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@joefw2446]

Great history. Thanks so much. Merry Christmas to all!

[@DOUGLASLASH-xy4ct]

THANK YOU SIR! AND MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS!

[@brianscustomcanvas1911]

I'm originally from Jaffrey/Peterborough NH, gun shops where very much just as you said. I really do miss those years. Thank you for mentioning it and bringing back fond memories 🙂👍

[@t.davidgordon2425]

We left New Hampshire for western PA in 1999; I still get back to hike in the Whites most Mays, though I'm 68 now, and don't hike as vigorously as I used to, though a buddy of mine and I hiked Eisenhower a couple years ago, so we occasionally still do a 5,000 footer. I used to shoot at Wolf's in Manchester, and the other range north of there (in Hookset?). Thanks for reminding me of pleasant shooting in New Hampshire. I have several old single actions, and love shooting them here. Be safe, and happy shooting.

[@slabbedasken9422]

Thanks for this Nice video.!! Glad to see Benny in good shape.

[@tomk1tl39]

I will eventually look into getting a .45LC revolver......single/double-action, it doesn't matter. I have been loading .45LC for my Henry for the past three years. ATM, primers are the hardest item to find. Fortunately, I have enough to re-load what I have here. I use Starline brass and reuse what I fire. Many thanks for the history lesson...I really enjoy your videos.

[@svartblitz2511]

This noble intelligent gentleman and his likes are a much better representation of American than hordes of foul-mouthed drug addicts and alcoholics which unfortunately abound. I also want to profusely thank for this presentation and extend my best regards to Your entire family including Your four-legged companion!

[@thomassmestead9905]

I know I'm a year behind on this, but I thoroughly enjoyed your video. I'm a true 'Son of the Pioneers' my people came over the Oregon Trail from Missouri, after the War Between the States, and settled in both Washington State and central Idaho.

[@1111111idiot]

It was great to watch you shooting and listening to you speak about guns. I bought a new Model 29 in 1977. It was a great shooter, very accurate but like you indicated. You knew when you were carrying it. Keep the video's coming (glad your dog is ok now.) Merry Christmas to you and yours and may God Bless.

[@Bill-jv5eg]

Beautiful handgun! Thanks for sharing…nice to see you back

[@thomthompson9217]

I absolutely LOVE shooting.45 revolvers mine is the Ruger New Vaquero Talo 3 3/4 inch. I’d eventually like to get my hands on a freedom arms .454 Casul

[@plumcrazypreston2797]

Long time, no see, sir!! I'm glad to see that Mr. 490 is back! Merry Christmas to wife, you sir, Benny and other loved ones!!! PS - No snow in New Hampshire this December? Perhaps, the Kubota tractor is getting a rest!

[@rainbow2710]

Really enjoyed watching that, Sir! I love shooting the 45 Colt, usually I use my Blackhawk, I customised its grip for my right hand grip and it's very accurate. Love watching Benny too, great to know he's doing well.

[@bluesman7475]

My understanding of the history of the 45 Colt and use in handguns only came from an article I read about Browning and Winchester. An agreement that Winchester would only manufacture WCF rounds in rifles and keep out of the handgun market and Colt would stop selling rifles (Colt-Burgess and Lightning) and leave that market to Winchester. Thus the 45 Colt was not sold in Winchester rifles as it was part of the agreement.

[@52stevedo4]

Good video . I think like you . Anything I buy I use , modify ,make it mine . No trailer queens , no safe queens . Use it or lose it .

[@yankeefist9146]

What a nice fun video, thank you.

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

Great pistols and talk you given. Thank you for the history on these cartridges.. its very much appreicated.

[@elbertramsey7534]

Merry Christmas to you and family

[@rickrivers2909]

Great video, just love the sound of spent brass. Happy New Year GunBlue490!

[@rheidtech]

31:00 On point. Grateful.

[@dcon9708]

Bought a set of newer vaqueros in 45colt(one for me and one for my brother). I understood the ballistics of the cartridge but had no idea it was for shooting horses(thought it was made to be decisive on two legged predators).

[@mafirearmsafety]

Wet the site, helps with glare. Nice video My Marlin golden Mountie.22 is my favorite

[@GunBlue490]

Wet equals shine, which increases glare. Match shooters have used wooden matches, candles, lamp black, carbide lamps, or spray flat black on their sights, but would never wet them. Gary Cooper wetted his sights in Sgt. York, but that's Hollywood fiction, not reality.

[@3ducs]

I'll have to stop in and see that revolver, I haven't been to the "Post Office" in a couple of months. I have an Uberti 1873 in 32-20, it is, unfortunately, a newer model with the three click action, I'm not sure I'd have ordered it had I known. I have an M14 stock you might like, a GI stock that would look good on your M1A. I could drop it off with Mike if you're interested.

[@GunBlue490]

I'm sure Mike will be happy to see you! Thanks so much for your generous offer, but I wouldn't have any desire to swap stocks. Perhaps he may know someone who would like that M14 wood. God bless, and Merry Christmas.

[@keithdaniels5918]

That slow moving .45 slug will knock the bark off you. It is a lot of fun to shot.

[@bntaft5133]

Way to go, Brother. Maranatha!

[@mattbolton500]

Merry Christmas to you and your family! I enjoy your videos and really appreciate you sharing Jesus.

[@cowboywoodard2569]

Love to have that 22

[@guernseygoodness]

I did the same with my first Freedom Arms 454 when I was a teenager. Sometimes they would hang fire which is really scary with a 454 Casull!

[@filianablanxart8305]

296/ 110 does not lend itself to less than full throttle loads . Even back in '73 when Mr Blue aquired his BH Convertible , there were common powders well suited for loads starting at Standard , working up to hot . 4227 , and 2400 are excellent powders for that to this day . Unique was also much used for that in Blue's era . 10.0 gr w/ 255 used to be iconic , and period manual would include up to 12 gr .

[@olskool3967]

it is one of my favorites! 9gr. of unique and a 250gr. lead round FN and that is all you need. i have had several smith Wesson 25-5 in all 3-barrel lengths. and SA colt clones,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@stoneblue1795]

Great stories well told sir. It's Oct. 2022 and I appreciate the Bible message(s).

[@m118lr]

..would LOVE to have a SA .45 Colt 1st Gen just to PASS DOWN in the family. SO expensive these days..

[@jamesbyers7169]

Keep up the good work and Word

[@murffyslaw001]

I enjoy your videos very much. Sort of like sitting down for a conversation with a good friend. Love the gospel and how you did it into your conversation. And Holy Toledo! $100 for a box of 45 Colt? I thought I was being abused with $35 a box .308 Win!

[@Brett.1984]

Love your stuff, remind me of my father and that's a compliment. lol

[@pappamike6231]

Merry Christmas, Dead Eye

[@jaybailleaux630]

45 colt is nice but I prefer the 44magnum levers and 357 in colt style peace makers.

[@FT4Freedom]

Cool somebody not hickok. Liked. Subbed.

[@scottboelke4391]

I have a 45 Colt Smith & Wesson 25-2 with a 8 and 3/8 inch barrel. Nickel. I have the exact same gun and 44 magnum. It can clearly handle 44 magnum. Can I load the 45 colt to approaching 44 Magnum velocities?

[@jamesaritchie1]

Sales numbers for the SSA chambered for .45 Long Colt, and sales figures for the ammunition itself, both say it was an extremely popular handgun and caliber for civilians. That says more than enough to satisfy me.

[@jgreat8582]

I will be happy to buy a 7" Blackhawk for $75.00 with 2 cylinders

[@davidno1minton997]

Bad,ass,45colt

[@ronaldjarrett8262]

The nowadays 45colt 255gr fmj is it as powerful as the original 45colt? Thanks

[@Wireman134]

Factory Cowboy loads and any standard load cam be less powerful than the 19th century load of 260gr Lead @950fps. 500ft/lbs. Buffalo Bore has some powerful loads that double the power in a modern revolver. FMJ was never loaded original in the 19th century

[@dks13827]

Sir, can you comment on: Jesse James, Cole Younger, and the gang, each carried more than one cap and ball 6 gun, some carried 4 handguns.

[@chrishynes6091]

Wow! 97.99

[@erkintop6341]

Amen

[@Prepare2Survive]

Whenever I think of 32-20 winchester I think of a slightly weaker version of 32 H&R magnum.

[@3ducs]

In earlier days 32-20 was sold in two versions, rifle and revolver. Now, due to liability issues, it is only sold in the lower power revolver loading.

[@darbyheavey406]

I have read that the Texas

[@markcarraway879]

Share the Gospel every chance you get brother, We are all going to meet Him, guaranteed! Thank you for your shooting videos.

[@oldschooljack3479]

Never apologize for sharing gospel... It's sorely lacking in these times. Believe it or not, as an Oklahoman, I am not a fan of 45 LC. My wife has a gun chambered in it... I find it a tad underwhelming. But I appreciate the historical following it has. Thank you for taking the time to share with us

[@hawknives]

Yep! The Gospel is good News! the Best message you will ever hear. Why? Because time is short and death is near. With Christ, life was never dead and life never dies. Christ bless! Merry Christmas!

[@Beuwen_The_Dragon]

Underwhelming? What kind of cartridges do you shoot in it? Standard pressure loads like the original 40 grain black powder loads, or common anemic '45 acp esque and 'cowboy" loads? Because standard pressure .45 Colt as originally developed will push a 255 gr slug at 1,000+ fps. Only recently have slower burning smokeless powders been developed to mimic the pressure of the old black powder loads, giving you those original high velocities without fear of blowing up your gun like common fast burning smokeless powder would have.

[@hercules1073]

duelist1954 has a great video showing an original 45 colt cartridge and the reason it wouldn't work in the 1873. The '73 had no issues feeding straight walled cartridges because of the way the elevator works, but they did need a rim to extract the spent casing.

[@66smithra]

Right, the 73 is still made today and it is now chambered in 45 Colt. Blasphemous, but it works even though it’s straight walled!

[@chipsterb4946]

@@66smithra 1873 rifles are made in 44 Magnum and 357 Magnum as well, both straight walled cartridges. However, if you look at modern cases for 45 Colt and both of those Magnum cartridges, you’ll see a small rebate immediately above the rim. It makes the rim surface bigger without making the rim diameter larger. The only reason I can think of for this groove is better extraction in lever guns.

[@hercules1073]

@@chipsterb4946 I think you've mistakenly confused the Colt SAA peacemaker pat. revolver with the 1873 Winchester rifle I posted about. A single action revolver can be chambered for anything including rimless cartridges and works fine.

[@chipsterb4946]

@@hercules1073 I did mistakenly put a second post in here that was intended for the general discussion. My first post here was correctly referring to Winchester 1873 rifles.

[@gunwrites6222]

Most your urban dwellers will be surprised to learn a .45 Colt is not just a cheap malt liquor.😄

[@dennisschell5543]

Please do a review on the Ruger Blackhawk .45 Colt and use "Ruger only" loads in it, not wimpy cowboy loads. A Ruger .45 is a totally different animal... 😎

[@classicgunstoday1972]

I started reloading .45 Colt to original specs (36-40 gr of 3F Black powder behind a 250 gr lead bullet) a few years ago in my new Vaquero and Uberti Schofield and thought it amazing difference in power and kick compared to the factory smokeless loads or even 7.8 gr of Unique smokeless. And the experience of the smoky atmosphere and even the at length cleaning makes it fun. I would not hesitate carrying that into big bear country. My Catahoula puppy Joe is 13 years old and still likes playing and hiking outside with his daddy (me) too. A blessing from the good Lord to our family’s home he is in a 1000 ways. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Sir! Thank you for a fun video

[@GunBlue490]

God's blessings be upon you and yours.

[@dwightehowell8179]

I don't like the black powder mess but the pressures are often much lower with black powder than smokeless. That being said for reasons I'm not going into the the Army actually shifted to the loading for the break action. The men vastly preferred the slightly reduced loading so even the military didn't like the long colt. To much recoil. The .45 auto was actually meant to duplicate the break action round. Yeah, that is not what most people think because it's just a little obscure and sounds wonky. Since many modern lever guns are chambered for .45 long colt this dude is obviously very wrong about not being able to feed them. The problem was that the originals had almost no rim and the extractors didn't work reliably. The modern cartridges have been altered so the extractors do work fixing the problem. I like this guy but he's not going to be my go to guy for information.

[@giuseppe_M]

@@dwightehowell8179 oh because you have a wealth of knowledge and have never made a mistake on your you tube channel that has been helpful and inspirational to thousands of people . What's the name of your you tube channel again ?

[@dwightehowell8179]

@@giuseppe_M I don't have one. If you stick things on youtube people are going to read it and if you f up they will tell you. If you think being told misinformation is helpful and inspiring that's on you.

[@giuseppe_M]

@@dwightehowell8179 well ok. I get where you are coming from . But the people that watch mr blue that I have noticed are not stupid . If someone is going to use that information to do something that might get them hurt then they should not be in the gene pool to start with .. this man has had a very extensive career in the field of firearms and ammunition. No one is perfect . Maybe you should have shown a little respect for the man that has done more for promoting safe gun handling and proper maintenance ( that has worked for him everybody has their own system . ) Than you and I many times over . Maybe you should have reached out to the man and shared your information . Instead of putting him down in a round about way . It's gun snobs like you that perpetuate the division within the firearms community . With all due respect to what you may know and your experience whether warranted or not . Don't be a dickhead .

[@Shot_Gunner]

As a fellow believer in Christ and a old west gun fan I appreciate this video and the Gospel shared. I’ve been saving for one of those lever guns, I know the Lord will provide for all of our needs. 🙏🏻🤠

[@kirkboswell2575]

The reason that the 45 LC wasn't chambered in a rifle wasn't only because bottleneck cartridges worked better, but also because there wasn't enough rim for reliable extraction. The rim of the 45 LC is the same exact size as the 44-40, but the case is bigger around. Leaves a lot less room for extraction. Modern web head cases have an extraction groove in them that the old balloon head cases didn't, which is why it's chambered in rifles now. If it was only the straight wall design, they could have made it work just like the 44 Henry and etc., but straight wall design coupled with lack of extraction room equalled a strike out.

[@TactialWoman]

Ditto

[@troyedwards76]

Great info

[@66smithra]

Also Winchester probably didn’t want to chamber their gun in a Colt caliber. The WCF line of cartridges was made specifically for rifles and many cartridges back then that were designed for repeaters were bottlenecked. Today the 45 Colt still has a relatively small rim but it’s much better than before, but the only reason it’s chambered in rifles is because it won the test of time. The other cartridges went into obscurity with the advent of smokeless powder and home reloading. Even to this day, though, the 44-40 is a better rifle and especially black powder cartridge!

[@talisikid1618]

@@66smithra except, who has a 44/40? Plenty of 45LC around.

[@66smithra]

@@talisikid1618 well that’s what I said. The 45 Colt won the test of time. There are still plenty of people who own 44-40 because it’s better at shooting black powder and Cowboy action has increased interest in these guns. But to the average gun buyer, most have never even heard of 44-40. That’s why the rifles are chambered in 45 Colt today (as well as Schofields, etc) even though it’s historically inaccurate. It’s out of convenience today.

[@steveandulsky566]

Please...never, ever apologize for acknowledging God for all His blessings upon us. Without Him we would be nothing, and we would have nothing. In all things be grateful and give thanks to God.

[@rgalletta58]

Glory to He who brings Peace in all circumstances. Thank You Jesus. Merry Christmas!

[@tonymcbroom5252]

Another fine lesson in firearms history. Thank you for blessing us with your personality and knowledge. Bless you sir!

[@RickNethery]

I recently had the pleasure of shooting a nice pair of Uberti single action revolvers chambered in .45 Colt. I really like the cartridge, it's very pleasant to shoot.

[@nmelkhunter1]

The 45 Colt is a great cartridge and SA’s are fun to shoot. Did you shoot cowboy loads in the SA?

[@RickNethery]

@@nmelkhunter1 Not sure if it was cowboy loads, but I shot a box of Blazer brand ammo through them. I can't remember what grain. I just remember that both revolvers pointed naturally and were easy to hit my steel platd with shooting one handed. The revolvers were absolutely beautiful also.

[@pamcm1098]

I can't afford a genuine Colt, so I picked up a Taylor's and Company. It's basically an Uberti that's been tuned up with Wolff springs. Great fun to shoot and reload for.

[@filianablanxart8305]

@@nmelkhunter1 Modern Era " Cowboy " loads are Not the same loads as actually used back in the day . Standard .45 Colt was 250 or 255 gr RNFP at +/- 850 fps . " Cowboy " loads are loaded very mild for competing in Cowboy Action Shooting .

[@nmelkhunter1]

@@filianablanxart8305 Yep.

[@maxcactus7]

Positively LOVE your videos, sir!! Your breadth and depth of knowledge on this subject is remarkable, and I love the stories, humanity and Gospel teachings you add to your videos! Merry Christmas and pax tecum from California!

[@gregknight293]

Nice video and weapons. And a very Merry CHRISTmas to you and yours.

[@joecampana3398]

I hope you stay heathy and keep making these videos! I really appreciate your knowledge and understanding of firearms and life in general! Whenever I watch your videos I generally fill my coffee ☕️ mug and drink coffee while I watch and learn! It’s great to have you and your experience! I’m 66 years old and just retired and yes it’s always a pleasure to continue to learn more and more about firearms! Stay well and God bless you! And thank you again!

[@bobkmac]

I've been missing your videos. This was a fun one! Good message too. Merry Christmas to you and the family.

[@scottscheuerman6170]

60% of the colt single action army’s were chambered in the 45 colt the second was the 44-40 otherwise known as the frontier six shooter and then the 38-40 otherwise known as the 38 wcf and the 32-20 known as 32wcf but the 45 colt was very popular in the old colt revolver it’s one of my favorite cartridges to load and shoot I handload the cartridge and cast for it

[@wdtaut5650]

Since the SAA was originally sold to the Army exclusively, and the Army specification was for .45 caliber, it seems reasonable there were plenty of .45 Colt SAAs. Thanks for the info.

[@dwightehowell8179]

@@wdtaut5650 Yeah, but the Army shifted to shooting the .45 Schofield round in it. 😜

[@filianablanxart8305]

The .45 Colt was the most produced caliber in 1st Generation SAA . In order were .45 Colt , .44 WCF, .38 WCF , .32 WCF , and .41 Long Colt . Another interpretation , is that many shooters used a Bigger rifle on purpose , instead of limiting to what today we would call Pistol Caliber Carbines .

[@marktwain2053]

ALL the original Single Action Army revolvers were chambered in .45 Colt, since that was the official military caliber. The 44/40 chambered Colts were commercial (civilian) Colts (the Colt Frontier) based on the SAA.

[@marktwain2053]

​@@dwightehowell8179 That's true, they had already cut the .45 Colt loading back from a 260 grain bullet with 40 grains of 3fg black powder, to a 255 grain bullet with 28 grains of 3fg, because of a large influx of European Immigrants (a great many from Ireland), most of whom had never even seen a pistol, much less fired one, and they couldn't handle the recoil. Later, in the 1880s, they were both replaced with another. 45 caliber cartridge, the M1887 Military Ball Cartridge.

[@patmancrowley8509]

I appreciated watching "The Little Rascals" every Saturday morning.

[@cowboywoodard2569]

And the three stooges

[@patmancrowley8509]

@@cowboywoodard2569 YES, YES! YES! Doctor Howard, Doctor Fine, Doctor Howard!

[@davidhandyman7571]

Great to see Benny. Merry Christmas to you. Blessings from Australia. Never be ashamed of or apologize for the gospel, it is the only way to true happiness and eternal life.

[@patmancrowley8509]

Worthy Brother, a few years back I purchased the Ruger Redhawk in .45 ACP/ .45 Colt. It pairs up well with my Henry in .45 Colt. I appreciate shooting both as it is a fine cartridge/caliber. Thanks for another GREAT video!

[@BigRedPower59]

I’m after a Ruger Redhawk in 45LC/45ACP as we speak. They we fairly available before everything went sideways. I hope to have one in my grubby little mitts within the next few months.

[@jerrymartin5100]

I own several 45 Colt pistols, and 1 rifle, my favorite caliber of all time.

[@Cityoftrees1911]

Blessings from my familia to yours Mr. Blue.

[@johnsnyder5470]

Great information and perspective as usual. I too share your reverence for the Lord and the blessings he has bestowed on us. I also share your memories of the culture in the late 50s and 60s. Have a Merry Christmas!

[@stephenhair5501]

Just picked up a Contender barrel for .45 Colt and can't wait to shoot it. I've got to reload some Starline brass first. Thanks for sharing this video. Stay well and Merry Christmas to you and your family. God Bless.

[@cvr527]

Nice watching somebody on youtube running a lever gun the way it was intended: on the shoulder.

[@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81]

$97.99! for 50 rounds of 45 Colt. No jokes about getting scalped. Merry Christmas!

[@AMI-ei9br]

Thank you for the history lesson and for the life lesson from the gospel. Merry Christmas and God bless you!

[@brettmclaughlin338]

My .45 Long Colt Ruger Blackhawk Single Action is my favorite handgun.

[@googleuser8448]

Ive got the 50th anniversary in .357. I like it because its shoots .38 Special just fine too. Great shooting and accurate.

[@stuartsnow7191]

Blessed to share the afternoon with you in GOD's beautiful creation.

[@rogermorrill4700]

The reason Colt was late was Smith&Wesson held the patents on the bored through cylinder

[@dansaver8247]

Terrific. Thank you. Merry Christmas from BC, Canada.

[@shooter3083]

Good to see you and Benny again. Glad you're both doing well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May God continue to bestow his blessings on you, your lovely wife, and Benny/

[@GunBlue490]

Thank you for your prayers! ❤️

[@sr-5568]

My wife keeps a old model vaquero 45lc close at hand for home defense with Hornady hollow points that old cartridge would surely ruin somebodys day.

[@chrisbeck8182]

God Bless you and your family! You exemplify America. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom and Merry Christmas!

[@davidhandyman7571]

I am not into handguns as here in Australia we are greatly restricted on handguns but I find your videos very interesting, informative and entertaining. Thank you.

[@lancekrych3206]

You guys need to reverse this.

[@cvr527]

Poland, because of their proximity to the plains of Asia and having to fight constant wars against horse mounted Asian tribes had some of the best cavalry in the World. The Father of the US Army cavalry is Kazimierz Pulaski. A Polish cavalry officer who fought for the USA during the Revolutionary War and was killed defending Savannah Harbor from the British. Cavalry was not as widely used in the West as dime store novels and hollywood movies and tv shows have led people to believe. If you follow the histories of the battles, Infantry mounted on horseback and on foot were by far the most commonly used troops in the west. I own a beautiful S&W model 25 custom shop .45 Colt. One of my favorite revolvers.

[@3ducs]

Poland, plains of Asia? The Poland that abuts Germany and the Baltic Sea? That Poland?

[@NElj-yq9qi]

Merry Christmas to you and yours too! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us! Great shooting and may God Bless you too!

[@mfallen6894]

$100 for a 50rd box of cowboy loads... Insanity is exactly the right term for it. I know I've paired down a few of my more obscure calibers for this reason. Picked up a Savage 99 in .308 recently and sold off my 99 in .300sav as the ammunition is so hard to find this past year. My primer supply has nearly dried up so I'm only shooting factory these days. 7.62 NATO, .223/5.56, .22lr, and 9mm is about all I shoot anymore. .44mag here and there but that's only because I'd just bought a box of large pistol primers right before everything dried up. Have less than 100 small rifle, so my .454's are getting neglected. Just a rough time to be a shooter, and I'm still not seeing primers anywhere near me. Not seeing factory revolver ammo either, especially in the big bore magnums. Anyway, very interesting video as always. No matter what I seem to learn something new every time I watch one of your vids.

[@carlgomm9699]

Such a nice show, I love the background in this show as I'm originally from Maine, lots of familiar tree's and things of that sort, please keep up the good work !!

[@Jeff_Seely]

I enjoy learning about the timeless 45 Long Colt, through this video. Off and on, I was distracted by the beautiful landscape. What a nice selection to shoot the video! Thank you as always and God Bless!