Videos tagged with El Paso Saddlery

This expert-level review by Hickok45 delves into the 1973 Colt Single Action Army 2nd Generation revolver, highlighting its historical significance, custom features, and shooting performance. The video showcases the firearm's 4.75-inch 'gunfighter's length' barrel, color case hardening, and custom wood grips, while demonstrating its handling with various .45 Colt ammunition brands. Hickok45 provides insights into its collectibility, historical context, and practical shooting techniques, reinforcing his authoritative stance on firearms.

This entry details the 'Davy Colts,' a set of three 3rd Generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers representing three family generations. It covers their customization, including Eagle Grips stag grips and Colt Custom Shop fitting, alongside variations in barrel length (7.5", 5.5", 4.75"), .45 ACP conversion cylinders, and the enduring legacy of the SAA design. Instruction from expert Hickok45 highlights safe handling and historical context.

This guide details a one-handed technique for loading, firing, and unloading the Colt Single Action Army, demonstrated by hickok45 due to a hand injury. It covers cocking the hammer, firing, cylinder rotation, and casing ejection, emphasizing safe and deliberate actions. The video also touches on historical ammunition differences and the characteristic '6 o'clock' hold often required for vintage SAA revolvers.

This review by hickok45 provides an expert look at a 1956 Colt Single Action Army revolver, highlighting its historical significance as the first year of Second Generation production after WWII. The assessment includes detailed range testing, discussions on historical context, collectibility, and practical aspects like ammunition and holsters, emphasizing the enduring quality and value of these classic firearms. hickok45's high authority level is evident in his deep knowledge of Colt's production history and firearm handling protocols.

This guide details the traditional 'load one, skip one' method for safely loading a Colt Single Action Army revolver, as demonstrated by Hickok45. It emphasizes ensuring the hammer rests on an empty chamber for safety, a crucial technique for historical firearms. The video also touches on the historical significance and shooting characteristics of the Long Branch Colt edition.

This review of the U.S. Firearms Colt SAA Clone, presented by hickok45, highlights its exceptional craftsmanship, rivaling original Colt Single Action Armies. The video details the Turnbull color case hardening, the quality of El Paso Saddlery gear, and the historical context of USFA's manufacturing in Hartford, Connecticut. hickok45 demonstrates the firearm's accuracy and discusses the company's unfortunate closure due to high production costs.