wolf_river_mike

Thanks GOF

Well, it was alot of fun. Haven't shot very much while moving or from behind cover so needless to say I've left myself alot of room for improvement My goal was to have fun and to not shoot my foot off and I managed to accomplish both of thoses. After my first stage, I did hear one of the guys down taping say, "he's not shooting a 38"

I did get to shoot the 45 Colt in my first IDPA match last Saturday. We shot the Postal Match and it was a blast. IDPA has definitely gained a new member. The club members I shot with were very helpful and patient with the "new guy". I am looking forward to shooting with them again in a couple of weeks.

Weather permitting I will shoot mine in my first IDPA match this Saturday. 200 grn lrnfp and 5.5 grn Trail Boss with HKS speedloaders.

Hi guys, a very late response (forgot about this thread) . My 625 Mountain Gun in 45 Colt weighs in between 38-40 oz, unloaded, depending on which scale I use. This is with the stock Cocobla grips.

Thanks for all the good info guys. I do appreciate it. The HP-38 does run a little dirty shooting 200 grn bullets. I seemed to burn cleaner with 255 grn. My cylinder ejects pretty clean though, I have one chamber that gets a little sticky after 2oo rounds or so. I thought I read the SL Variant was not being made anymore? Ty, I never heard of the 45 autorim. The 45 Colt Schofield cartridge is a little shorter than the 45LC, I believe.

That's good to know Blueridge, what is the barrel length of your Alaskan? The first 500 rounds I shot out of my Smith were 255 grn LSWC and varying powder charges, I think up to 7.5 grms of Unique. A pretty good pop, but very managable.

I don't think he'll have a problem getting his brass back after a match! very true

I load for the 45 Colt and the 38 special. No problem checking powder in the 45 case that's for sure. HKS makes speed loaders for that cartridge, I've got a few of those. I enjoy shooting it and think I'll give it a run for awhile.

Was wondering if anybody shoots 45 Colt in IDPA? It doesn't seem to be a very popular caliber, at least I haven't read much about people shooting it. I'm fairly new to handguns and bought a S&W Mountain Gun in 45 Colt before I ever considered IDPA. Went to a local club match a few weeks ago and it really looked like a lot of fun. I am shooting 6 grns HP-38 and a 200 grn LRNFP. Haven't chronied the load yet but it should make the power floor... I think. Recoil feels like a pop gun, just curious of your thoughts. Am really enjoying the forum and look forward to learning from all of you in the future. Thanks -Mike

Will do, thanks for the heads up.

I spoke to Warren today and his computer is broken. You may want to give him a call. Seiichi

Hi Warren, are you still making these sights? I need 1 ea. 1) Style - To replace Ramp type Pin-on for M25 Mountain Gun 2) Sight - .100 wide - 1mm Fiber Optic (FO). 3) Color - green 4) Height - .300" tall. Is paypal still ok?