My dad came to me for guidance as he’s always wanted one in 45 Colt. No reason in particular, just a fun gun. I honestly don’t know much about them. What brands to we like? Models? I reload for .45 Colt, but mostly Ruger Redhawk stuff. I imagine they’re not suited for those type of loads.
June 05, 2020, 02:26 PM
ZSMICHAEL
This guy gives a good comparison of several brands:
June 06, 2020, 09:03 PM
Scooter123
They are an absolutely silly concept dreamed up by some TV writer for the show Dead or Alive and I suspect that almost every one will end up as a safe queen or pawn shop decoration. Because the only practical way to shoot one is from the hip and most shooters prefer to see nice small clusters on their targets.
I've stopped counting.
June 07, 2020, 05:40 AM
jonrem
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Originally posted by Scooter123: They are an absolutely silly concept dreamed up by some TV writer for the show Dead or Alive and I suspect that almost every one will end up as a safe queen or pawn shop decoration. Because the only practical way to shoot one is from the hip and most shooters prefer to see nice small clusters on their targets.
I don’t disagree. But did you ever really want something as a kid and get to a point in your life where you just said “screw it, I’m buying one” I think that’s where he’s at. Just wants It for shits and giggles. Might shoot it once or twice. Might not.
June 07, 2020, 10:20 AM
MikeinNC
My dads got one in 44...he leaves it in the truck for snakes when he’s at some kinda job site.
To me it’s a silly concept, but he can one hand it and he hits what he’s aiming at. I guess it heavier than a 44 revolver and that it doesn’t recoil as much.
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June 10, 2020, 01:18 PM
RichardC
Why a Mare's Leg?
Because .
Henry offers a .410 " Lever Action Axe" that would be good for exhibition shooting balloons, Oreos thrown in the air, and your occasional copperhead or chupacabra.
Holds five 2 1/2" inch shells.
And several variations of rimfire and centerfire pistol caliber Mare's Legs.
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June 17, 2020, 12:28 PM
mike28w
I'm waiting for some clever person to design a "forearm brace" for them. Then I might become very interested !!
June 17, 2020, 05:33 PM
phydough
They look ripe for a Form 1 build into an SBR. If the stocks are the same as the rifle stocks, it would be really easy.
June 26, 2020, 08:27 PM
jimacp
Yep, they are perfect to sbr. That’s exactly what I did with both a Rossi (.45 Colt) and a Henry (.357). You can buy a rifle stock directly from Henry. It was a little harder finding a full Rossi atock but they are out there if you look. (Maybe Rossi sells them now. They didn’t when I was looking). I really like both of them. The Henry is a little prettier, but the Rossi is lighter and works great. I put Skinner sights on the Rossi.
Originally posted by jimacp: Yep, they are perfect to sbr. That’s exactly what I did with both a Rossi (.45 Colt) and a Henry (.357). You can buy a rifle stock directly from Henry. It was a little harder finding a full Rossi stock but they are out there if you look. (Maybe Rossi sells them now. They didn’t when I was looking). I really like both of them. The Henry is a little prettier, but the Rossi is lighter and works great. I put Skinner sights on the Rossi.
June 26, 2020, 09:23 PM
jimacp
Dang! I was trying to edit my posts. How do I edit or get rid of the extras?
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