Hey all,
I have always loved the Colt Peacemakers, but could never afford one. Someday...
Anyway, I would like to check into picking up a good clone that I can have some fun with and not break the bank. Unfortunately the USFA Rodeo is also out of my range at $775 for the base model. That pretty much leaves me with the Italian clones, which is OK, if they are of good enough quality. I'm not saying I'll be putting 1,000 rounds a month through it, but it will get used as often as I can afford to buy ammo..... or a loader.
I am also not looking at the Vaqueros, not because they are a terrific choice, but because I want one that is a clone of the Peacemaker and has those 4 CLICKS. Nothing matches that sound.
I know there are alots of makers out there that are offering lots of different choices and I am not familiar with hardly any of them. I did glance at the Uberti site last night and they have lots of great looking stuff, but hard to pick what I would want. I haven't went to the other sites yet to check out their offerings.
So I thought I'd come here and ask the EXPERTS and cut some tie out of browsing and looking all over the place.
If you all were on a budget of say $4-500 for a single clone, what would you pick? I wouldn't necessarily mind if I had to have an action job on it not long after getting it.
Also one last thing, I bowhunt hogs and always have a sidearm with me. I think it would be great fun to slide a hogleg into a holster and head out looking for mean hogs and if the chance presented itself I'd certainly entertain the possibility of taking a hog with a Peacemaker clone. I wouldn't be stoking it with Buffalo Bore ammo or anything like that, just a basic HD load or a Winchester Silvertip. I know when you start talking hunting you are much better off with a Ruger Vaquero. I'm just thinking out loud right now mainly seeing if you all would frown upon such use for a clone.
OK, what would you pick if you were under the restrictions I am under?
Thanks for your time and help.
Nalajr