They are a unique Icon, part of history we have experienced, or researched, or would like to have a part of and currently enjoy those who have the fortune have to care about that, and would like to join them which many of us are, not much different than those who have a 1956 chevrolet. Its significance is in our minds, which all we have left that matters most.
If I was a cowboy back in the old West I'd be the oddball with a S&W Schofield.
Have you ever shot a Schofield? I had a pair of repro Schofields for SASS, and found them difficult to shoot one-handed due to the curvature of the grip and the distance to the hammer spur. The Beretta Laramie version with the original S&W Model 3 hump as seen on the “Russian” model, is easier for me to shoot.
No, never. But they would load faster than a SAA.
I have both a Colt SAA (Ca. 2007 custom shop order) and S&W Schofield (Ca. 2000 performance shop), as well as Uberti Clones of each for shooting.
I really like both. The biggest problem is that the S&W reintroduction wasn't as close to the original as the Uberti clones...go figure that adding a transfer bar to a 125 year old (at the time of reintroduction) design would throw off the purists.
The Colts are easier for most people to shoot, especially if someone is loading black powder loads to the levels that were originally issued...even with the .45 Sch being a less potent round. Load the mouse fart rounds that many do for matches and the point is moot.
However, I'm still a sucker for the lines of the Schofield.
I really like both. The biggest problem is that the S&W reintroduction wasn't as close to the original as the Uberti clones...go figure that adding a transfer bar to a 125 year old (at the time of reintroduction) design would throw off the purists.
The Colts are easier for most people to shoot, especially if someone is loading black powder loads to the levels that were originally issued...even with the .45 Sch being a less potent round. Load the mouse fart rounds that many do for matches and the point is moot.
However, I'm still a sucker for the lines of the Schofield.
Why was the Colt Peacemaker so popular?
I would wager it is much the same as the popularity of the 1911,,,
It was a standard issue sidearm for the US Army.
The Peacemaker wasn't the only quality revolver out there,,,
Remington made several models that were just as good.
People "like" what's familiar to them,,,
That's the real reason I would bet.
Aarond
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I would wager it is much the same as the popularity of the 1911,,,
It was a standard issue sidearm for the US Army.
The Peacemaker wasn't the only quality revolver out there,,,
Remington made several models that were just as good.
People "like" what's familiar to them,,,
That's the real reason I would bet.
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Why was is the Colt Peacemaker so popular?
Colt still sells every one it makes without any problem. They're popular because they ooze America. Like lever action rifles and muscle cars.
Colt still sells every one it makes without any problem. They're popular because they ooze America. Like lever action rifles and muscle cars.
I'll say that the Peacemaker is just one of those guns that you don't really "get" until you've handled the real deal. I've owned a Uberti copy and handled other knock-offs, but there's just something different about an original Colt, especially the antiques. It's not something I can put into words; it's just...special.
