The Last Single Action Revolver I Would Ever Give Up!

Taking on the impossible task of deciding what would be the last single action revolver I could ever let go! Tough choice among all these great Colt Single Action Armory pistols and others chambered in .45 Colt.
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[@hickok45]

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[@monkeboy6561]

Love the series man!

[@tahsinkaya4824]

Thanks uncle

[@ncraider2000]

Hey could you review the Smith and Wesson 340pd

[@rickeybullington6314]

You made a great choice. Keep on shooting.

[@studbourbon798]

It's really great that u keep the history alive and understand No one is trying to take it.

[@jacksonalford6484]

I love how his dads old gun is the cleanest and the prettiest out of the bunch he has clearly taken fantastic care of it I’m sure it has a special place in his heart

[@pappyodanial]

"Don't worry, he's shot literally thousands of rounds and has not hit us once. He's a terrible shot." - Deer

[@eliezerfreund3366]

😆 lol

[@daltongarrett7117]

Billions at this point. Hundreds of millions at least.

[@chrisyunge8569]

Yeah, but he keeps practicing.!!!!!😯

[@rustyshackleford9017]

next to a field we hunt in late season lives a pro shooter. the deer don't care in the least from all that sound exposure. that fawn better not grow into a nice buck 😂

[@Allriteyeah12]

@David Califano that is the joke he shoots at objects accurately and the deer listening to the shots from a distance must be thinking he is a hunter with a terrible aim 😂

[@Warzsoffical]

He has enough to supply the van der linde gang

[@soldier4651]

Hahaha yeah true 😂😂

[@SPICY_BEAR]

Dutch has a plan! 🤠 😄

[@RagingEggs]

The Schofield and Colt cowboy revolvers are gorgeous and would get my vote, but that .357 that your dad owned… that’s a different kind of special. Thank you for sharing.

[@hush7652]

The one his dad owned is special and it's beautiful

[@newstages95ay87]

The sentimental value would win over my choice

[@bigh9809]

Scofield 100% all day long what a beauty, sweet.

[@not.krosshair]

@@bigh9809 As a person that doesnt know guns irl, but i can confirm dual wielding schofields in rdr2 is the best

[@anoka42852]

@@not.krosshair 😂😂😂

[@davidblackwell6914]

What I like about single action is every shot really counts.

[@reliantncc1864]

That's pretty much exactly what I don't like about them, and also the reason they're not in common use.

[@Fuck_handles]

@Austin Batton yea I just carry a claymore and a chaingun lol

[@Gunbudder]

the thrill of the reload! I'd be lying if i said Metal Gear Solid didn't heavily influence which guns i like, especially MGS3. I never gave much thought to wheel guns and i really didn't give any thought to the Colt SAA until i played that game for the first time. It made me go back and take a closer look at the real M1911A1 that my great grandpa used during WWII and the wheel guns he left behind. He hated single actions with gate loading though, so he only ever got more modern double actions that you can load with a speed loader. i don't think he ever used a moon clip, but i have shot wheel guns that were set up for moon clips before, and its pretty awesome. Part of the reason why cowboy action shooting is so amazing is that you are forced to be so fast and accurate with these handicapped guns. its like watching the world's fastest sprinter cover himself in weights before running at the olympics, and he still wins

[@reliantncc1864]

@Blonde Viper A sense of urgency caused by using an inferior and obsolete gun? I'm gonna pass on that. I also do not want to be holding back a potential fight-ending shot in the hopes of getting a better shot because I'm worried about running out of ammunition. A modern handgun is in every significant way superior to a revolver. That is a fact. I like revolvers. I own two. But if I am picking a practical gun, I will never choose a revolver over a modern handgun. Would you? Oh, and I practice plenty.

[@davidblackwell6914]

@@reliantncc1864 only good in target practice and becoming a more accurate shot, like you saying the common weapon you up against is a high capacity self loading gun.

[@djdrisco123]

Hands down the best video made to date! Mama deer and fawn know that being around Hickock is the safest place on earth!

[@donr4582]

That's Crazy how the deer stuck around while you was shooting really surprised. Fine collection of 45's

[@RFXCasey]

Deer will surprise you, they're kind of funny like that. They seem to get a lot sketchier during hunting season, either the hunting pressure or the mating pressure, I don't really know which.

[@Frosted_Moontips]

@@RFXCasey Maybe the deer population are somewhat aware of hunters during mating season, prb heightened senses due to hormones but idk XD

[@seantheplayer101]

@@Frosted_Moontips If I were to guess, they probably don't allow hunters onto that land for safety reasons, so the deer population in that area is probably very used to both a lot of shooting, and probably never being hunted. The ones that wander off might not have very good survival instincts tho.

[@dunkelwalde695]

Elk literally waltz into my yard despite all the heads on display inside and horns outside 😅

[@ardshielcomplex8917]

Here in Australia our Ripley SSAA Range has a large population of Kangaroos thriving there, whenever some of them hop onto the firing ranges all shooting has to stop. They're totally unafraid of people and the noise of Gun fire, its widely believed that most of them are deaf by now although well protected, maybe Hickocks Deer are the same LOL.

[@nickste142]

This is a great Collection! As a german, I sometimes really want to live in america too, especially when it comes to gun laws...

[@1911acolt1]

You would(maybe) be surprised to find out how many of us are of German Descent..I know I was surprised when I did a dna test to find I was 99.6 north Western European.And almost all of it was German..We all thought we were English descent lol

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

@@1911acolt1 Is it a accurate and reliable results? I find it hard to trust

[@1911acolt1]

@@Kamal_AL-Hinai I understand.The test was a gift from my wife.I didn’t send any info in other than the saliva.It knew my height to a close degree,hair color eyes,etc.Basic Heath risks.The cool thing other than the ancestry report was getting in touch with family members who had also been tested.I learned a ton of info.I have my profile as private.But I was really impressed.As an American white male I didn’t know much about my history,It was cool to see how many people I’m related to,from where etc.No joke all I knew was we came from Europe.Now I have ALOT info.It’s really crazy to see you have 1000s of distant cousins man…But that’s 🧬 Genetics I guess..we used 23andMe

[@CoelhoSports]

@1911acolt1 anglo-saxxons came from saxony germany. Of course there were celts before then and normans after, but english = germanic stock

[@Kamal_AL-Hinai]

@@1911acolt1 I appreciate the info friend. In Arabia we care about our ancestory history and usually every family here has a family tree where it can date back to thousands of years + their origins. So it would be cool if one of us took the test to see how does it correspond to our assured family tree

[@terryschiller2625]

I couldn't have made a decision like that. I want them all!! So beautiful. What a awesome way to set a table. So amazing the mama and baby deer didn't leave that was so cool.

[@louisfeurino7182]

That range is, ironically, a haven for the deer. I always enjoy your videos.

[@southernbuck101georgia2]

Afternoon, Sir. The compound never ceases to amaze me, but this video raised my heart rate a bit. And I am a Smith revolver person for the most part. If only those Colts could only tell you where they've traveled thru the years.

[@MikeM10293]

I love these types of videos! I know this will be another good one. Don’t forget to keep the playlist up to date.

[@RobTheTrucker]

"This is the greatest handgun ever made. The Colt Single Action. Six bullets... More than enough to kill anything that moves". 'Revolver' Ocelot 2005.

[@kalui96]

this time ive got twelve shots

[@raidwolf4088]

A weapon to surpass Metal Gear...

[@BertReno]

Greatest, for its time.

[@joekerr8175]

“👉 Your pretty good “ 👉

[@d3bugged]

"This reload time is exhilarating"

[@davids11131113]

That’s way more than the total number of firearms I own.

[@DoStuff1958]

I had a Colt New Frontier 22 mag/22 lr back in the early 80's. Had the black steer head grips and rainbow finish. Nice gun. I even found a western style gun belt for it. For me, if I had a gun that belonged to my Dad, that would have been the one I kept. Guess I'm just sentimental.

[@jeffdrew625]

Oh my! A beautiful “tasting” table set for friends! Wonderful sharing! Thx!

[@Wild_Bill57]

You’ve got enough single actions there to arm an entire Calvary. Looks like you’re ready to arm a John Wayne/ John Ford Movie. BTW, probably take the Schofield, only because I’ve always wanted one.

[@edotis3389]

I'd love to sit down with him and get the history lesson from Hickok he sure knows his stuff.

[@turkishgigachad2285]

This guy have big balls.

[@eljefe8564]

cavalry*

[@phillipdale6765]

Beautiful table you have prepared..wow

[@CoelhoSports]

Calvary is where jesus was crucified and a common name for churches. Cavalry are mobile units on horseback or vehicles.

[@nitroplayzrobloxandotherga780]

Absolutely beautiful revolvers. Well cleaned and in great condition

[@johnouellet4099]

Thanks for sharing your collection, beautiful peacemakers. We can’t take anything with us when we die, but fun to see/have while we’re alive!

[@johncornell3665]

What a great sight to see, amazing display of revolvers!

[@teddybuff3186]

I think you made a great choice. If I had to pick one I would most likely choose the 1887 1st generation colt. I like the ivory grips and in the video it looked like it was a 7.5in barrel which I really like. I feel the 7.5in barrel is way better in many ways for me.

[@laredawg99]

OMG.... I gotta say this is probably one of my favorite videos of yours and just at the right time, since I just purchased my first single action colt! I've always looked at you as a cowboy, especially since you have "that look," so I was personally glad that you chose the Colt with the stag handle (my own favorite)! BTW... thanks for going the extra mile and wearing the cowboy hat this time and hoping to see you wear it more in any future cowboy related fire arm videos. :)

[@macintyrerose6843]

That was a good choice. I would've gone for the one with the shorter barrel and the fat grips except for that nickel finish. I had a Colt Trooper back in the 80s that probably still sports my big fat PERMANENT thumbprint just under the cylinder release. The Hickok45 shooting range and game preserve. Two things I never would have thought to combine, and yet it worked!

[@shawlangenfeld178]

Wow what fun, such an amazing collection. I never could narrow it down to just one.

[@dscote78]

The Longbranch Colt is my favorite. Beautiful gun.

[@weaintfree]

Beautiful layout there. Single-action revolvers are my favorite handguns. A dream table right there!

[@TheHelgadog]

Absolutely amazing collection! Thanks for sharing I could never choose! Too tough to decide. Colt single action revolvers are my all time favorite guns.

[@jimhice7485]

I have 5 long guns 8 hand guns 1 being a colt detective special 38 w/2 inch barrel nickel finish. But i cant shoot any of them very good getting too old too learn now at 84

[@jimhice7485]

I sure like too watch Hickock 45

[@buffalobob870]

I'm a little surprised there are no conversion revolvers...this genre of firearms has really become my favorite of late.

[@lens7859]

Great job! Loved the end with the deer! Hysterical

[@HD-ph1dc]

I had that very gun picked from the introductions. Love the stag grips, love case hardened frames, I too am not a nickel man, and the barrel length is perfect! Just a beautiful piece!!

[@tygre7]

Knew it at first sight. Correct choice! That is a beautiful sixgun.

[@cornyfehr1094]

The first one he eliminated was my choice😭that nickel with pearl white grips in 357 and possibly could be wrong but I'm pretty sure you can shoot 38 special with it too just in absolutel beautiful gun 10/10

[@HabuBeemer]

Yup, .38, .38 Spl., wad cutters, .357 will all work. Very versatile gun. Shoot cheap wads if you want and the magnum if you need to.

[@soabac0835]

although i do agree on how good of a gun it is, i personally would not have chosen it cause nickel and white grips are the things i like the least

[@robaustin3258]

Yup, my favorite too.

[@jamesbacon1776]

@@soabac0835 You don't like the nickel frame and pearl grips?

[@soabac0835]

@@jamesbacon1776 yep, exactly, just my opinion tho

[@yeptwasme1]

Great vid.. I’m just glad you shared your collection of colts

[@ziguen465]

Such a masterpiece. Thanks for the content pal, you really made my day a little better.

[@Its_me_bro0]

Let’s be Arthur Morgan

[@tonnywildweasel8138]

Congratulations on that fantastic collection! Think this one was the hardest? Greets, T.

[@luffingsails7542]

Oh, the problem I would love to have. I think you made the right choice. Perfect barrel length and great accuracy. Thanks for sharing, @hickok45!

[@thomaslocke38]

Just got back from shooting my Colt SAAs. Nice timing! I'm going to sit right down and clean those fine pistols up watching this awesome video. Close to 100 degrees here in White House TN. Fine looking table Sir!

[@kjellbenonisen4598]

These revolvers are so beautiful that I almost cry. Thank You so much, "Hickok45" for this video.

[@oldblood_eyes]

love love love revolvers. definitely need to buy one in the future.

[@LtCmdrGordon]

I want to thank you for all your work and inspiration over the years. The first handgun I ever bought was a single action revolver, on my 30th bday. In Canada, here we are three years later, where the government is actually coming to take them away. (When I die, I believe) Soon, no one here will be able to buy or sell these anymore. I am appreciating mine on my table right now, too.

[@AAA-ub3we]

Do you have to turn it in?

[@notforsaletoday1895]

@@AAA-ub3we Only if they know you have it.

[@Rabbitflyer5]

Sounds like you're overdue for a boating accident!

[@frazzledude]

Your prime minister just declared that nobody has a right to use a gun to defend themself. You Canadians should vote Justin Trudeau out of office.

[@invisibletosociety8338]

That's pretty sad. Love how these clowns only punish the law abiding citizen and not the criminals

[@gilgsn]

Great choice. I only have one, so it's easy for me! SAA in .38-40, built in 1897.

[@jalexandr55]

Great ViD! I had that 2nd gen picked halfway through your vid.

[@normanmallory2055]

Wow that’s a very nice collection of single actions ! I’d want to keep them all the way i’am !

[@user-rj3yb4po6i]

As always, great vid. Only wish I had the problem of choosing which of those fine firearms to keep! However, most likely should have let the deer have a vote!!! Or a Kevlar vest!!!! ;)

[@billberry8240]

Only wish I Had a selection like that to have to choose from ! Great stuff !!

[@littlerube8358]

Beautiful set up.!!!!

[@paulsullivan931]

I couldn’t choose just one,they’re all beautiful guns.😃👍

[@gunfanPoland]

I used to have a Remington 1858 on black powder, it is also very nice converted to a 45LC cartridge. I have already sold it but there is a video left on my channel. In Poland, black powder weapons do not require a permit and this type of recreational shooting is very popular here.

[@aaronnaquin8255]

Absolutely beautiful table I’m in love with the old west! Going back in time and seeing who in my family was living in the times of the frontier was amazing found out my great great great grandfather was a sheriff in those days not quite sure where but it’s nice to know my family stood for law and order in those times

[@mwolf2017]

Thanks Greg, another great video!

[@andreweden9405]

Hahaha! I was certain that your first shot of that "winning" Colt would send the doe and baby running, but they're clearly accustomed to it!🤣

[@kbjerke]

(sigh) Wish I had found a way to keep my 2nd Gen Colt, but I had to sell it in hard times back in 1980... There is just no firearm so comfortable to hold and shoot than a "real" Colt SAA. Thank you for the video!

[@shanejones578]

How I feel about my gen 2 m19 :’/ just had to let her go due to hard times. Refused to cough up my python

[@kbjerke]

@@shanejones578 Sorry you had to make a sacrifice similar to mine, but we survived! And grew better and stronger. Cherish the memories and sally forth! Best wishes to you!

[@shanejones578]

@@kbjerke true that mate and right back atcha thank you! 🙏

[@jackbeighle2636]

That was my choice too...That 45 Colt. Loved the whole look but especially the grips. Love your videos by the way!

[@averagelibertyenjoyer3217]

Dude's got minimum 50k in single actions just chilling there lol. I've seen those old colts at the LGS for 4k a piece!

[@Valor_73737]

I have a Colt SAA with 5 1/2" barrel chambered in .38-40, make in 1904. I learned to shoot a handgun with that gun at age 11 and carried it for many years. In Jan 1973 it saved my life! In the early '90s I semi retired it and bought a new generation Colt SAA with 4 3/4" barrel in .45 colt! That has been my primary carry gun ever since. These guns are what I feel the most competent and proficient with. For me they they have a "pointability" I have never been able to duplicate with any other handgun. At any distance under 20 feet I don't have to use the sights. Came in handy in near darkness that Jan night.

[@johnts1]

I have a 1959 Colt Frontier Scout .22 LR. It's a single action six shooter. It's a relic. All black and beautiful.

[@brentbeddoe6167]

love the frontier scout. So many copies but can't beat the origianl...Heritage has sold thousands of copies thanks to the scout

[@garythomas4431]

I have the frontier scout with the plastic stag grips. Super clean. 1964 I believe.

[@jcapp1698]

Man what a beautiful collection

[@idarolaflsvik9230]

Great video! Liked the the deers in the video!! It just shows that animals are "happy" about shooting, and don`t care, realy , as long it dosn`t harm them, and they know🙂Greetings from Norway!

[@Chris-2-of-3]

Good choice. You're a fan of the Colt SAA. I myself, had I been in such a position to choose, would have chosen the Schofield because it's faster to eject cases and reload. Plus, it's just a darn good looking gun.

[@kevinlasota3982]

I've had a deer on the range myself. Just wouldn't leave. Good revolver choice to me. Barrel length is important.

[@deniskuchta7278]

Beautiful collection, I wish the Schofield would've made it a little farther than being one of the first to get tossed! I just got one with a 5 inch barrel, very excited to give her a spin next time I go home.

[@arturasstatkus8613]

Thank You,Sir,for great humor for good mood,Thank You!👍

[@robertburns3014]

Beautiful revolvers! I hope to own a Colt single action someday. Thanks for showing us your magnificent collection of these fine firearms.

[@cdawg1cdawg165]

I remember finding your channel as a kid about 10 years ago, every coupls years i come back to your channel. Its cool to see youre still consistently posting

[@tbaylo4034]

The one you picked was in my top three as you were going through them, along with the Masterson, and the first year second gen, that was the second one in the middle row (probably my choice, with the one you picked second). Great video! I’m looking to pick up a single action, and probably getting a Vaquero. I just picked up a Henry 30-30 h009b. What a beauty.

[@csmats5374]

Mine would be my old model Super Blackhawk. Accurate as all heck and what more needs to be said about the power and versatility of the .44 Magnum / .44 Special?

[@Reaper-cm4jr]

A great gun for sure. For me if I had to go through mine I'm afraid mine would have to be my Super Blackhawk 5 1/2" barrel with Dragoon grip frame and fluted cylinder.

[@Steve.Cutler]

That's one impressive collection of cowboy guns!! I wouldn't want to get rid of even one!! Bet it took decades to collect all these fine shootin irons!! I think that deer has been here before.

[@allanburt5250]

Another great video thanks for sharing.... your a lucky fellow to have all those to choose from 👍

[@OhioGentlemenArms]

You have the best guns. Thanks for the tour

[@74stevedc]

Wow, what a great collection would be proud to own any of them!

[@oldbandguy]

SO WHERE IS THE HERITAGE ROUGH RIDER????

[@yeboiglitchtrap1420]

I have one of those it’s actually my first gun

[@TheEpiccow400]

@@yeboiglitchtrap1420 great first gun

[@williamdowden4494]

I’ll never get to own a colt (probably never get to shoot one) so I am a big fan of the Rough Rider. I have 2 so far.

[@randallbyrd1973]

Man what a nice collection. It just nice to look at themTY for sharing

[@TheEvoHero]

Great choice Hickok! I Really enjoyed this episode. I’d pick the long branch.

[@ErikOosterwal]

I wonder if there are any records left that would show who that cavalry Colt was issued to? It might be interesting to know more about the history of that gun and how it got from being an army issue in 1883 to Hickok45's collection in 2022.

[@anthonyiocca5683]

Those records are called a “hand receipt”. The armorer maintains the “hand receipt”when the weapon is issued. Once the weapon is turned back into the armorer the “hand receipt” is given to the soldier filled out and dated as turned in. The armorer has the weapon, the soldier has the hand receipt proof he turned in the weapon. So unless the soldier kept that hand receipt as a keep sake is where it could be. Even today the U S Army doesn’t maintain a by name record of who was issued what and when. Since that weapon was in very good condition it may of not been issued much…

[@marioallen6380]

Man I LOVE this CHANNEL!!!!!

[@john5619]

My pick too, the year I was born 1964. Getting ready to pull the trigger on my first ever Colt single action next week.

[@DIOSpeedDemon]

This man is a Craftsman, I have a double action, nickel plated Lightning, in pieces in a box, pearl handles and everything. Tore it apart to replace a spring and I will be Darned if I can figure out how it goes back together, love the gun, though.

[@Instantphojo]

Loving these “last I would sell” series!!!

[@dakotashireman6404]

Your Videos Always make a hard work day out in the heat sooo much better

[@silvercobra3373]

Hickok - that is a nice set of Single Action Revolvers!!!

[@charlesmoore5840]

Great guns great job great filming John

[@CWR66]

That's a nice collection you have there. I'm jealous because I don't have even one. Mel Torme was also a lover and collector of Colt single actions, at one time he had over 100 in his collection.

[@whatcanihavethen]

I aspire to set a table with revolvers like hickok45 some day

[@albanbio3882]

17:39 I love this version of Bambi where hickok is shooting everywhere with his single action revolver.

[@Capitan_Doug_Keith]

I can not get over how much I love the look, feel, and sound of the Schofield

[@cuchulain1647]

Thank you Hickok

[@4Double8]

I figured you'd be picking one with a stag/pearl grip and a barrel over 4 3/4 inch. Had to immerse myself though and bring out my few single actions too, they're such beautiful revolvers to look at.

[@peternorton5648]

For me there is just something relaxing about shooting a single action or a revolver. Everything about it is just deliberate, it’s a different mindset than shooting a semi automatic. I think I’d have picked the same one he chose. Those stag grips are 🔥🔥.

[@comiketiger]

Too much fun. What a lineup. God bless all here.

[@danieljamerson9151]

An enviable collection for sure. I am jealous.

[@Hickamfield]

enjoying the heat this summer, Middle Tennessee is breaking records on heat this week

[@alanpruett2217]

Great collection!

[@tuboe777]

Did a Google search on Colt long colt 45 single action and those prices are astronomical for me at this present time now I do have a Ruger Visceral and I love it. That 45, I’ve used it for a quick draw and I really do enjoy it. It’s a nice firing Revolver. thank you and enjoyed the supper table.

[@joeedmack9893]

My choice is a no brained for me: 3rd gen 7.5" blue. Just because that's what I like. I shoot a Uberti Cattleman 7.5 45 colt blue. (Can't afford a real colt). Despite the old technology, I was impressed with ergonomics and balance from the first shot. I see why it was so popular in its day. Love the gun and the caliber! Thanks for sharing your collection and experience

[@JamesthePizzaMan]

Holy cow this guy is so wholesome! Love it!

[@expectmore-]

One of my absolute favorite Hickok 45 Videos!! Such a Sweet table full of Colt Goodness. 🤤🤤🤤

[@eolonizzi7220]

That’s a very nice looking Long branch, would love to have one.

[@entertainme8]

Another outstanding video Hickok45! It is amazing that your "pet deer" seemed uninterested in the noise of your shooting . You should put that in a disclaimer at the end No Animals Were Harmed in the making of this video. Keep the videos coming.