Cowboy guns are cool

[MC2]

Several years ago, I wanted to get into cowboy action shooting; seemed like a great way to have fun and support the shooting sports. Without too much research into the sport I did buy a cowboy gun and had a custom holster rig made. Once I read the rules, I soon discovered my holster rig was not period correct and when I saw how much it cost for the rest of equipment… I never followed through. I have for years carried my cowboy gun in its Hollywood holster on many hunting expeditions.

Recently I saw a UMAREX Colt Peacemaker in 7.5” barrel, looking exactly like my cowboy gun. I bought one. It is amazingly realistic in weight and size, being made of metal. CO2 powered with .177 pellet for ammo in silver cartridge carriers. It fits in my cowboy holster and is fun to plink with. I’m sure if Ralphy had one of these on his hip along with his Red Rider, ol Black Bart wouldn’t stand a chance.

Below, my cowboys 45LC & .177. More to come on cowboy action shooting.

 

[d3vnull]

I can't shoot one with my handicap but I sure drool over them and the Walther lever action co2. How accurate are the ones you own?

 

[Insanity]

Those look like they are a hoot to shoot.

 

[MC2]

Good enough to make an aluminum can dance at 10 paces. I really have not shot them at paper to see. Mostly been hitting the flipper metal targets and cans. Good point, I should set up some paper and see.

 

[Yarddog]

We have two of them...one with a 5 1/2" barrel, and the other with a 7 1/2" barrel. Both are very accurate, and a hoot to shoot. No holster, as we have no need to actually carry a pellet handgun. The wife prefers the long boy...I have no preference, as both are equal in performance. 

 

[MC2]

You gotta get a holster and practice the quick draw....with the .177 of course. Ol'Mat Dillon on the opening credits of Gunsmoke pulled the 7.5 out of the leather smooth and fast. I'm gonna post on the rest of my cowboy gear later this week.

 

[greenterror]

Yay, the NRA Peacemaker, yes very cool and a hoot to shoot! Pistol collectors, always keep your box. Here's mine, one pellet, one BB, much fun!

 

[MadMike]

I've always loved western movies and the PA catalog always makes them look so cool. I'm not much of a pistolero, but I'm gonna get me one and a holster and give it a try. I like the idea of shooting myself in the leg with a bb much better than a 45 colt. Nice to see this thread. Definitely perked my interest. Thanks.

 

[MadMike]

 

In my dreams

 

[MC2]

I'm working on posting on my Schofield, shotgun, and 1894. Cowboy action in B.B./ .177 CO2 & pellet.

 

[greenterror]

Can't wait to see them. I have the Schofield too, great gun, much fun.

In my dreams

MadMike, There's only two kinds of people in this world. Those with loaded guns...and those who dig.

 

[MC2]

So the rules as I understand them of Cowboy Action Shooting say you have to have 2 pistols and a rifle of the same caliber and a shotgun. Well, .177 pellet and BB are essentially the same; I’m calling it good. 1894 was my first BB gun and has under gone many “refurbishments”, double barrel shotgun is a functional Daisy 104, the Peacemakers and a Schofield.

 

[MadMike]

Awesome setup!

 

[greenterror]

Nice, The Daisy model 104 or a model 21 I would love to have.

 

[Insanity]

Thats a nifty set up for sure. 

 

[JoeKool]

Checkout this rifle review video 

Umarex Legends Cowboy Rifle

https://youtu.be/RuyBaHng_F8