I don't know how it happened but I have ended up with the following single-action revolvers and think this is a complete battery to cover any animal on the North American continent.

Ruger Bisley Single Six, .22 LR an .22 mag cylinder, all steel parts, 5 1/2" brl, adjustable sights. With the dual cylinder it covers small game no problem.

Ruger New Vaquero, .357 mag/.38 spcl, 4 5/8" brl, fixed sights, all steel. With the ability to shoot either the .357 mag or .38 spcl it has most of the game covered in the area I live in.

Ruger Bisley Blackhawk Accusport Version .45 Colt and .45 ACP cylinder, 5 1/2" brl, adjustable sights, stainless steel, all steel. The .45 Colt can be loaded up with some serious ammo. My favorite is the Buffalo Bore 325 gr Keith Lead pushing 1300+ fps. Th at beats the .44 mag without mag pressures--of course it is only safe to shoot in a Redhawk, Blackhawk, or T/C. The .45 Colt is very versatile and can be used on all game in North America and most of the world.

With the combo of above calibers, with the exception of the .45 Colt, they are relative easy to find in about any store. Got to love that when you are away on a trip and realize that you need some more ammo.

Now what about rifles? I got to finish that up too.
.22lr is a Henry GOlden Boy--slickest actioned .22lr rifle I have ever shot.
.357/.38 spcl I am thinking a 92 action lever or a Marlin.
.45 Colt will be a 92 action or Marlin so I can take full advantage of the heavy hitting ammo.

Got to love making since! Oh, and what does this have to Bussekin knives--I have one on the ammo belt no matter what I am carrying.

I used to have a Single Six in .22 Magnum. It had a .22LR cylinder, too, but it wasn't as accurate with those. I carried that revolver for years. I love the feel of a good single action but I don't own any now. If I get another, it will be in 44 Magnum so it can shoot the same shells as my Winchester 94.

You are right about the Henry rifles. I have the plain Jane model and it has a super slick action. It's a squirrel killer.

I almost picked a .44 Super BH, but when I had a chance to get the dual Bisley I jumped on that. I love the .45 Colt rd, I have been shooting for as long as I can remember. I also have a USFA SAA that has the 7 1/2" brl, blued and color case hardened by Doug Turnbull, and ivory grips. I am a SAA lover!

You gonna do any Cowboy shooting? Those would be fun to shoot regardless.

Never got into the cowboy shooting deal for a couple reasons: 1) time, a lack of it, 2) requires a couple revolvers, a rifle, and shotgun when real cowboys rarely was able to afford a cartridge revolver, and 3) stages are not historical correct most of the time--more Hollywood. If I were to do it, the clothing, glasses, guns, etc. would have to be period correct.

I never got into the cowboy shooting but had a couple single action revolvers though.

Ruger Bisley Vaquero .44 Mag.
Ruger Blackhawk 50th Anniversary .357 Mag. (2x)
Ruger Single Six .22LR/.22MAG.
Ruger Bearcat .22LR

Do you see a pattern? <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

That is a good pattern!

Yeah, I've had quite a few patterns like that over the years. Especially when I use to work at a gun store. Now, I have a SY pattern that's growing. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />

At least we are in great company here!

What?

All broke! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Guns, blades, and broke! What else can we ask for LOL.

Now, all we need is a ship, and we can start being pirates!