Any of ya'll own a Taurus Gaucho in 45lc?

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Sekol

Discussion Starter · Feb 28, 2013 (Edited)

Have been thinking about adopting a Taurus SAA Gaucho in 45lc to add to my collection. Any of you have one, do you like it/love it/hate it? I like SAA revolvers, have a few Colts in different calibers, and have thought about getting a Gaucho to add to my growing Taurus collection. DH just rolls his eyes when I mention it, he says "you already have a Colt in 45lc" - and I replied, that's right - we have a Colt, not a Taurus! Love the Colts, but I am so tickled at how nice all the Tauri are that we own!

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Chocolatehauler

· #2 · Feb 28, 2013

I have one shoots ok for me. don't have a lot to compare it to though. I like the fact that I can load six and carry it. also it has the gun lock built in. Chocolatehauler

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Sekol

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 1, 2013

Thanks for the endorsement, CH!! With that handle, I thought at first you might have been a neighbor from nearby Hershey, PA!

TheOldRedneck

· #4 · Mar 1, 2013

I own a couple of them that are probably sold to a gentleman that enjoys the cowboy type shooting. Both guns are accurate and have never had a problem. Would be nice if they had been offered with nice adjustable sights. Would modify the rear sight groove if I kept them.

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Sekol

Discussion Starter · #5 · Mar 2, 2013

TheOldRedneck said:
I own a couple of them that are probably sold to a gentleman that enjoys the cowboy type shooting. Both guns are accurate and have never had a problem. Would be nice if they had been offered with nice adjustable sights. Would modify the rear sight groove if I kept them.

thanks TOR!! Nice to hear from you again! That rear sight is just a groove, right? how would you have modified the sight? Thanks!

TheOldRedneck

· #6 · Mar 2, 2013

As we get older having a wider opening in the rear sight often helps to see the front sight better. With the old style single actions that have a simple groove cut in the top strap many assume there is nothing that can be done. Using a mill with a small end or ball mill the groove can be opened a few thou and when done right it is never noticed by anyone but the shooter. A good smith makes opening the groove look like the original factory.

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Sekol

Discussion Starter · #7 · Mar 3, 2013

TheOldRedneck said:
As we get older having a wider opening in the rear sight often helps to see the front sight better. With the old style single actions that have a simple groove cut in the top strap many assume there is nothing that can be done. Using a mill with a small end or ball mill the groove can be opened a few thou and when done right it is never noticed by anyone but the shooter. A good smith makes opening the groove look like the original factory.

Great recommendation! Will keep that in mind as my search continues for a pretty Taurus SAA 45lc. At this point I might even consider a 357, but I'd rather have the 45lc. Have a great day, TOR - hope you get some range time in! We went to the range before work, shared a lane today (we usually get our own lanes) but we are trying to conserve ammo - and it was fun to take turns - still shoot, but not quite as much!

taurus1972

· #8 · Mar 3, 2013

What is a gaucho???never heard of it!

TheOldRedneck

· #9 · Mar 4, 2013

Sekol, I can walk out the back door and shoot, have a private behind my shop. Shoot something almost everyday. Taurus 1972, Taurus made a series of single action revolvers a few years back but dropped them? They were good guns and never anything bad about them.

barracudadave67

· #10 · Mar 18, 2013

I have asset that I won't get rid of. They are some of my favorite SAs I've had mine about 3 yrs. They are excellent shooters.
Taurus 1972, check on Gunbroker, and Gunsamerica, their are some listed once in a while. Heres a pic of mine with they're newer cousin

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Sekol

Discussion Starter · #11 · Mar 19, 2013

barracudadave67 said:
I have asset that I won't get rid of. They are some of my favorite SAs I've had mine about 3 yrs. They are excellent shooters.
Taurus 1972, check on Gunbroker, and Gunsamerica, their are some listed once in a while. Heres a pic of mine with they're newer cousin

barracudadave67

Ohhh- shiny nickle plated!! Very pretty!! I'm still on the lookout for a 45lc Gaucho - I just got a 357 7" blue gaucho from GB that should be coming in to our ffl this week! I love shooting SAA- They are so well balanced....Thanks for the beautiful pictures of yours!!

NotsoWildBill

· #12 · Mar 19, 2013

I like the Revolvers best. Beautiful pieces. You can certainly be proud of those.
May be I will get out the steel wool and go to work on my Rough Rider. Hi Hi
Way back in Chemistry class we would rub mercury on dimes & quarters and really make them shine...

Sekol

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 19, 2013

Hi NSWB- is your Heritage stainless or blue? I kinda' thought they were blue, but I haven't looked at 'em for a while. How many shots?

DDDWho

· #14 · Mar 19, 2013

I've owned SA revolvers in the past.
If DA revolvers were developed before SAs SAs would have never been thought of. The advantages of DA is just too overwhelming.
I do however love the looks of the Gaucho/Vaquero/Colt SSA for the nostalgia aspect but gimme a DA to use.

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NotsoWildBill

· #15 · Mar 19, 2013

The Heritage is black, probably just steel underneath. I won't do anything to it, just my weird sense of humor working.

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Martymobilia38super

· #16 · May 6, 2013

I had one, bright finish 45 long colt 5 in barrel. VERY nice but just cost too much to shoot a lot. Sold it to a Cowboy action shooter who could not wait to get it. Just say where one sold at Budds for $204 free shipping. You will no doubt like it, and there are very good reviews on it, Guns n Ammo had a comparison with the Ruger Vaquero, and rated the Gaucho its equal. Went on a buying binge and found a nice Taurus stainless steel PT58F 380, and a rare Ruger P4 police carbine in 40cal S&W. Love em all. Go for it..easy to sell if you don't.

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Sekol

Discussion Starter · #17 · May 7, 2013

Have been only able to shoot my Guacho 357 a few times since it's still in the FFL lockup waiting for my paper work to come back from the state - it is now taking upwards of 8 weeks. Maryland is not a great place to live for folks that like to collect firearms right now! My 357 has the case hardened finish (I'll post a picture as soon as I can bring it home!) and shoots like a dream! The grip seats very securely in the palm of my hand and I have no trouble at all with the shark fin front sight. The trigger is smooth and there is essentially no muzzle flip to speak of. It has a 7 1/2" barrel so it's pretty accurate for me out to 25 yds - that's the max distance of our indoor range. I would love to add a 45lc Gaucho to my ever growing Taurus collection - especially at that great price that you saw! Sometimes the "hunt" for a particular firearm is half the fun! And yes, DA revolvers are more "efficient", but there is a sense of karma,serenity, or something associated with loading and unloading each and every shell casing with a SAA - and besides I'm a geeze-ette, and I guess old folks like old type firearms!!

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