Getting Started in Cowboy Action Shooting | GUNS Magazine Podcast #96 | Presented by Hodgdon

This guide provides a foundational overview for aspiring Cowboy Action Shooters, covering essential equipment and initial steps. It emphasizes acquiring the correct firearm types, necessary accessories like holsters and shell holders, and understanding basic match etiquette. The information is presented by Jim Finch, a recognized expert in the shooting sports community, offering practical advice for newcomers.

This video highlights the growing opportunities for shooting historical firearms in dynamic competitions, specifically focusing on Wild Bunch and Historic Three Gun. It explains the rules and firearm requirements for each, emphasizing the fun and skill development gained from using period-correct firearms under pressure. The speaker encourages viewers to explore these competitive venues to enhance their shooting abilities.

This guide details the execution of a Cowboy Action Shooting stage, as demonstrated by the 'Lever Action Kid'. It covers the rapid engagement of steel targets using a lever-action rifle, two single-action revolvers, and a side-by-side shotgun. The technique emphasizes speed, accuracy, and fluid transitions between firearm platforms, showcasing the expertise of a highly competitive shooter.

This guide details a competitive Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) stage, showcasing advanced techniques for engaging targets with a shotgun, lever-action rifle, and dual single-action revolvers. Instruction comes from an expert competitor demonstrating fluid weapon transitions and mastery of rapid cycling and firing. The focus is on speed, accuracy, and efficient stage completion.

The Yankee Marshal showcases his matched set of Ruger New Vaqueros, chambered in .45 Long Colt, used for SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) competition. He highlights their stainless steel construction and their suitability for shooting various loads due to their robust design, differentiating them from more historically accurate but less durable replicas.

This video provides an expert-level overview of Cowboy Action Shooting (CAS) from the perspective of a former competitor. It covers essential gear like Colt Single Action Army revolvers, Marlin and Winchester lever-action rifles, and Ithaca shotguns, emphasizing proper use of sights and holsters. The guide details critical match procedures, including safe firearm handling, loading protocols, and executing a full mock stage, highlighting the nostalgic and safety-oriented nature of the sport.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.