Colt SAA 2nd Generation 1964

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Colt SAA 2nd Generation 1964

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Shooting and discussing my very special 2nd Generation Colt SAA .45 Colt.
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@GUNSHIPFLEX 7 жыл бұрын

The Colt SAA is just a work of art. So beautiful. No other gun has the romance of a Colt SAA in my opinion. The sounds it makes, the loading procedure, the smooth action and the gorgeous simplicity.

@user-xx2hj7xb6b 3 ай бұрын

A work of art is right. Those who don't like guns, even repulsed by them, don't get it and never will. Industrial art of anything can be beautiful, hifi equipment as well as firearms. Of the former, have you ever seen prettier equipment than what McIntosh produced? Luxman and Marantz came close.

@dogestranding5047 8 жыл бұрын

The revolver was made in the same year as Operation Snake Eater (1964). Pretty good.

@gixxerfixxer4159 7 жыл бұрын

Could've been carried by Ocelot himself.

@coww3752 8 жыл бұрын

This reloading time is exhilarating!

@voxmachina8720 8 жыл бұрын

You're pretty good.

@GoodFebruarian 8 жыл бұрын

Ocelot!

@redwolf1015 7 жыл бұрын

I UNDERSTOOD THAT REFERENCE

@rastagoobers8567 2 жыл бұрын

What is it referencing? Need to know to go look it up

@coww3752 2 жыл бұрын

@@rastagoobers8567 metal gear solid 3: snake eater

@algentry1 5 жыл бұрын

I'm sitting here wearing my 1964 SAA 4 3/4" 45 Colt. Thanks for the video.

@MrSuperkaji 9 жыл бұрын

"The Colt Single Action Army, the greatest hand gun ever made. Six shots. More than enough to kill anything that moves"! Metal Gear Solid is so quotable.

@rastagoobers8567 2 жыл бұрын

@IAmBushid0 2 жыл бұрын

You're pretty good! 👉🏻👉🏻

@averageenthusiast5689 9 жыл бұрын

Hickok45, I really enjoy your videos featuring historic firearms. For the record, I enjoy all of your videos and featured firearms. But, when you are shooting a piece of history, your passion for that firearm really shines through. I never grow bored with the history lessons either. From what I can see, you really did find your calling as a teacher. Thank you!

@DJ-xl8xh 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching for years .... It’s interesting that I have seen NO other social media site that produces (by you and John) AND generates (from the viewers), the kind of respect, wisdom and pure fun that you find on your site ..... You and John truly are fine gentlemen, and a treasure for all who watch and enjoy .... 👍

@richardy1660 4 жыл бұрын

My first experience with a Colt SSA was shooting a friends guns. He had purchased a pair from about 1885/95, sequential serial numbers, engraved, in a beautiful wood presentation box, and UN FIRED. But he bought guns to shoot and he did---a lot. I was one of, if not the only one, he allowed to shoot them. I fell in love. Simple, comfortable, accurate, gentle recoil, and wonderfully well balanced. When he passed his wife sold off his guns and they are gone. But now I own a Beretta Stampede 45 LC. It is a beautifully made clone of an SSA but with a transfer bar. It looks, feels and handles just like the originals but will handle any SAAMI spec ammo. My new love!

@hillmillenia 9 жыл бұрын

AR's and SCAR's...hi cap wonder 9's and Tupperware handguns...sometimes it's nice to just hit the range with an old six gun and a lever-action rifle. I have a Colt SAA in 45 LC made in 2011. It has a removable cylinder bushing and is probably the sweetest little six gun I have ever seen...They really are turning out some of the best peacemakers ever these days. Thanks for the great videos Hickok45...The wife and I check your youtube channel every day...keep 'em coming!!

@nickmerino9440 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather was a fLL dealer. I grew up helping him lug these around to different gun shows, and selling them on gunbroker because he was old and had emphysema. Talking to old timers was the best. This was all pre Obama era. (04-09) I had such a good childhood. He has passed but we still have a lot of these guns. They’re worth a lot, even black boxes are worth like 500$ I think. He liked these because growing up in the 1950s, cowboys and Indians were very popular.

@Aravzil 9 жыл бұрын

I can't get enough of the SAA. Such a simple yet wonderful gun.

@barret-xiii 6 жыл бұрын

"God made men. Samuel Colt made them equal"

@procotoofc9484 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@forteandblues 2 жыл бұрын

Who made this quote?

@acasualbeancan246 2 жыл бұрын

Silas Greeves from Call Of Juarez: Gunslinger. Great game!

@brianhill4431 8 жыл бұрын

I haven't read all 411, at this point, comments, so if I'm echoing someone else's sentiments, I apologize for the repeat. Hickok, it was so nice to see your enthusiasm and love for these fine firearms. After the thousands and thousands of rounds you have fired, through so many guns, your affection for these Colts is readily apparent. I certainly appreciate the history lesson. It was so informative. I know basically nothing about those guns, as I do not collect them, but I was like a little kid at story time to hear you give that history lesson. And also, a kudo to John for hanging in there with you and bringing us something so rare and valuable these days. Your efforts are appreciated.

@cloudywinter6828 8 жыл бұрын

hickok45...just a note of thanks for what you do...Thanks to John as well.

@SevgiZX 9 жыл бұрын

SIX SHOTS MORE THAN ENOUGH

@jaderabbit898 9 жыл бұрын

Sevgi more than enough to kill anything that moves

@gage5484 4 жыл бұрын

*Only Load Five*

@moistexistence3090 4 жыл бұрын

Gage six just in case you absolutely need that one more round.

@rastagoobers8567 2 жыл бұрын

No, you can only load 5 in these. The firing pin rests on the primer if you load six and it will go off sooner than later in your leg or foot

@whatthe40s 8 жыл бұрын

I love your show and tell Hickok45. You're a real asset to the firearms community.

@sexdrive69691 2 жыл бұрын

I can tell by Hickocks voice he loves these single actions he sounds seriously happy while shooting them ,not only the fact he said they were his favorites

@jingochesh 9 жыл бұрын

that second gen reminds me of the Lucky revolver from falllout new vegas

@lawdawg8858 9 жыл бұрын

U are an inspiration for every shooter! I love watching your videos and share the same passion as U for old west firearms; God Bless U Hickok

@GRMGR1 9 жыл бұрын

I have a 3rd gen SAA. Mine was made about 8 years ago or so. It does have a separate removable cylinder bushing. Beautiful gun.

@walmartian555 8 жыл бұрын

hickok ocelot

@JonathanLov 8 жыл бұрын

+walmartian555 Revolver Hickelot

@07Hawkeye 8 жыл бұрын

liquid!

@hoplite101able 9 жыл бұрын

Can see the passion in you when you talk about these guns of the past Mr H and, I absolutely love the history lessons you give on them so thank you Sir.

@Tripp426 9 жыл бұрын

That's the main reason why I love this channel so much. Not a big fan of those high-tech semi-auto rifles and polymer handguns? Just wait a bit and there will eventually be a revolver, lever-action rifle or military surplus bolt-action rifle video posted. Those are the ones where Hickok gets a little more enthusiastic during the video. :)

@alexdiaz1169 9 жыл бұрын

Love these Videos. Hickok45 is the only person I can spend 30min on youtube and watch his entire video.

@nicklewis7291 Жыл бұрын

I took the conceal license test years ago with a Ruger single action .44 magnum. It was my first handgun and I still have it.

@robertcolbourne386 9 жыл бұрын

What I like about this guy is you know he's a deep pro gun advocate but he does not preach on his videos ...... he gives history and info while demonstrating the firearms but never rams anything down your throat ..... I'm from Canada and I have a different Pro gun view and I love Hickok45's videos .....Keep up the great work !

@dullbrass 9 жыл бұрын

Yeah, one of these videos that you must watch in hd, fullscreen, with a cup of coffee ready! Thank you Hickok and congratulations on this new beauty!

@donaldmyck4296 3 жыл бұрын

I just got my eleventh, had a gold and hammer and trigger which disappeared the day I got it. Put some French Walnut grips on it . Slicked up the innards. Polished the hand and hammer base. Turned it into the gun I wanted. I've got one 2nd gen. It has the smoothest action of all my Colt's

@ronfillmore281 6 жыл бұрын

Years ago I was given a Colt SAA chambered for .38 WCF by the widow of a long time Oregon Sheriff. I had Colt research the serial number and learned it was made in 1904. It is my favorite handgun. The bluing is long gone as is the case hardening on the frame. But the action is still tight and it shoots right where I look. I semi retired it some years ago and bought a new generation SAA in .45 LC that I now carry. By the way, with practice the unload/reload time can be almost as fast as with a swing out chamber of a double action without a speed loader. There is a procedure that works well for me, at least.

@northernlightse3066 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve accumulated so much history from your videos. Absolute gold. Thanks for this!

@jamiegeen7170 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the upload Hickok and John!!.. AAAH so nice!...coming home turn on the computer grap a beer and watch some Hickok45 videos awesome stuf haha!..

@Clancywiggum97 9 жыл бұрын

Life is good while watching hickok

@jamiegeen7170 9 жыл бұрын

Clancywiggum97 Yes indeed!.....life is good!!..

@doomedronin1148 9 жыл бұрын

If John ever gets tired of holding the camera, I'm calling dibs and will drive out from California to man the camera! Thanks for another great video. Fun to see your love of these firearms come through in the video.

@Sphinx-sk6bg 9 жыл бұрын

I,ve bought the target and it,s framed on my wall in the Netherlands. I love the channel and a Colt 1873!

@j.d.peppmeier9041 3 жыл бұрын

I am proud to own several first generation Colts and one second generation - purchased back when they were far more affordable !

@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194 2 жыл бұрын

I have a Buntline and I love it. My wife got it for me for my birthday one year to go with my collection. I love single action Colts and I really wanted a Buntline. She shoots great and in my opinion looks great too. It's one that gets a lot of talk and I like showing it off.

@DFox-ud3gx 6 жыл бұрын

I love my two S/A's can't get enough of them.simple to work on too.

@drivernephi2212 9 жыл бұрын

5:27 I almost died.

@pauliewalnuts1949 7 жыл бұрын

my favorite part was when hewas removing the base pin and had a special tool. He said he couldn't remember the nane and then showed the back side where it said jack off. haha

@DirtDigglerDetecting 4 жыл бұрын

2020 I am laughing so HARD.

@rastagoobers8567 2 жыл бұрын

Was not ready for that lol

@cheapscifi 9 жыл бұрын

I'm not even that big into guns, but its always great to learn from an expert, not matter what the subject!

@rastagoobers8567 2 жыл бұрын

When that tree debris fell down, that hit different. Was not ready.

@AnaloguePhoto 9 жыл бұрын

I especially like hickok's videos on revolvers. Historic or not. And also the older rifles and muskets. So this is a ten out of ten video. Thanks hickok :)

@armadagunshow Жыл бұрын

Excellent, I'm making my own stag handles for my 1877, thanks for all your content, ré watch it very often, cheers from France

@007bondson1 9 жыл бұрын

@H45.. Awesome .. Great score .. I know many vids have been done on these.. But I won't argue if you keep the SAA reviews coming!! These NEVER get old !!

@MrAwesomeglock 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson. Sometime we get all caught up in the latest greatest thing we forget what brought us to this point with firearms. I'm starting to appreciate these fine firearms. Back to the basics.

@nonamedsavage983 4 жыл бұрын

man the colt single action is my most favrot gun of all time bestides the yellow boy

@abdulkarimh.3128 7 жыл бұрын

"Six bullets, more than enough to kill anything that moves!"

@rayzimmermin 5 жыл бұрын

ya but you only keep five in the chambers and one is always empty for safety also 6 is not enough for an element or a blue while

@moistexistence3090 4 жыл бұрын

rayzimmermin with a good shot I’m pretty sure it can with one bullet.(maybe I don’t know)

@johnnycrash4892 4 жыл бұрын

What is that quote from

@balazsbotond9100 4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnycrash4892 It's from Metal Gear Solid

@45calibermedic 4 жыл бұрын

@@rayzimmermin I wouldn't have a problem loading six and cocking to the first notch when on foot and expecting trouble...

@ctxflyer 9 жыл бұрын

What a treat!!! To see the firearms these folks used back in the day!!! I really enjoyed every second!! These guys did not have 10-17 round magazines! They had six! If you could not hit it in six tries you were SOL......

@quityercryinglibitards7203 4 жыл бұрын

Working on the homework assignment, Sir. My personal only SAA is a 1980 357 3rd gen. With the 7-1/2" bbl. You inspired me to dig it out and shoot it this past week.Still as slick as I remembered it being. If second gens are as great as you claim, this vid just put a 1963 model on my want list. Maybe a 4-3/4" this time. I still dont mind carrying my old vaqueros in the rain. But I dont think the Colt will see rain while Im the curator of it. And I really enjoyed this video!

@ChuckTruitt 9 жыл бұрын

Gunny T here, I love this video Hickok45! I've been away for about 3 weeks, and it's good to be able to watch these again. BTW, I'm now in Largo, FL sitting in my Florida room/office. Goodby Napoli, Italy.and we are here for awhile. Maybe now I'll be able to participate in some of the wonderful activities that America affords, such as Veteran's Day stuff that I've missed for the last 30 plus years. Anyhoo, thanks once again Hiskok45, and it's good to be back in the USA. -Gunny T sends

@ScoopDogg 9 жыл бұрын

A video game called "Red Dead Redemption" got me interested in the wild West and now I'm obsessed. When you look at a car from early 1900's they look old, but these SA Colts just look way ahead of there time like spitfires n mustangs do too compared to a lot of modern weapons.

@richards.2690 2 жыл бұрын

I've watched this a few times... Never gets old !!! The Colt saa is my favorite of any firearm ever made.... and that's a looong list....haha yeah 😆 🤣 😅 OMG , Colt RULES !!!!

@Meta1161 8 жыл бұрын

I learned alot from this and I'm happy I did so know I'm able to take apart the gun without scratching the gun and I learned more about its history

@voiceofwisdom540 4 жыл бұрын

Somehow you make time stop and fly at the same time. You're a gift to those around you, Part of being a person is about helping others, .let's get started

@1023471965 9 жыл бұрын

Good video, Hickok45. Plus, thumbs up for saying 'blue lid to 55 gallon drum,' instead of saying, 'blue Kentucky pizza tray.' Hickok45 gives some need to know information about the old Colts SA, especially when he demonstrates the tool that helps with the removal of the cylinder. The tool helps keep the Colt from being marred. I always wondered, when watching the old time 'silent film westerns' - 'What's that piece of metal hanging from the Bull Durham bag.' Now, I finally know, 'It's the tool to help with the removal of the cylinder.'

@andyw.9117 9 жыл бұрын

Well Mr. Hickok I took my handgun carry class with my dads EEA Bounty Hunter (SA) it was the first gun I ever shot and their aint no telling how many times I have shot that thing it just feels great in my hand. I am going to have to get it out tomorrow and hunt some cans down. Thanks for your great video's lets see more Revolver love.

@MegaLuigi1961 9 жыл бұрын

I have to say, I enjoy pretty much your programs & learn from them too! Thank you!

@0toeknee0 9 жыл бұрын

I know it's not a colt but I just acquired a Ruger New Vaquero this week....It's my first SA revolver and I am very proud of it!

@kenwheeler3637 8 жыл бұрын

Beautiful looking guns. Thanks for all of the good info as well.

@therealhawkeyeii7888 3 жыл бұрын

As a good prank on Hickok45, John should have painted that drum lid black and put it up in place of the gong. That would have been hilarious.

@ronniecachiemartinez1464 9 жыл бұрын

Thanx for the history lesson Sir. Now I know what I'm gonna start saving for. Incredible Colt's !

@JT-ho6rp 7 жыл бұрын

I love ar-15s, aks, and glocks. But theres something about Colt SAAs, 1911s, and those old lever action guns that are just so much fun. They have souls unlike the newer tacticool guns.

@nostromo4269 7 жыл бұрын

I carried my 2nd generation colt .45 with 7.5 inch barrel when I took my concisely carry class. In an authentic western holster. The instructor chuckled a little. Still have that gun. Love it.

@FlyingJJD 9 жыл бұрын

Man Hickok, you're gonna drive me into bankruptcy! Haha, well anyway I just picked up a reproduction made by Cimarron, really amazing piece of clockwork. Thanks for all you do, keep it up!

@billbright1755 9 жыл бұрын

From under the Blue Dome in Hartford Conneticut, the Rampant Colt has always stood for top quality. And in the hand of an expert Pistolero, indeed every Colt will sing it's own tune.

@billbright1755 8 жыл бұрын

Just as a fine Stradivarius, each Peace Maker is custom crafted to its particular specific model. It fits my hand as if it grew there.

@ImpalerVlad 9 жыл бұрын

Nice history of Colt single action revolvers. As usual, your videos sir, are extremely comprehensive and a pleasure to watch. You seem like a pretty tall man and the guns in your hands give me a pretty good indication of how would they look in mine. Anywho, thank you very much for you hard work!

@ShabaleetoIV 7 жыл бұрын

I like when the leaf fell 😂

@bunnyhug4365 8 жыл бұрын

Yes!! Gorgeous!! An amazing piece of history. I've been lusting for a colt .45 SAA for a long time, they are so damn expensive.

@spaxspore 9 жыл бұрын

own a gen 3 in 44-40 7.5 - love it.

@tacticalasian8232 9 жыл бұрын

so jealous, i may only be 17 but i still love them guns, actually thinking about openly carrying one when im old enough to do so.

@leeshoemaker2120 9 жыл бұрын

I have a Colt made in 71, It's a 22/22mag. with a 7&1/2 " barrel and it is stamped Buntline.

@evilcowboy 8 жыл бұрын

The movie "Angel and the Bad Man" spring to mind when I see these old guns. That and "The Shootist"

@1twigs 9 жыл бұрын

The late Great Bob Munden was someone to watch for his speed with the single action.

@kevindavidson8802 9 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! Just sat down to eat lunch, and found this had been posted. Love your videos.

@64gunner1 9 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed much! Always enjoy your videos. Colt single action revolvers are always considered some of the coolest firearms ever made.

@redchilli450 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much again for these videos.

@michaell2750 9 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy the videos on classic guns that you make. Keep up the good work you old cowboy.

@caroldeeds5454 2 жыл бұрын

You can cushion the hammer spring in the Colt with a piece of leather between the spring and the grip frame where the mounting screw goes through the end of the spring. This will help prevent spring breakage due to shock.

@sanfordhoffman2392 9 жыл бұрын

Great video. Some good old heavy guns. An SAA is on my wish list for Xmas. I hope santa's elves make a quality firearm.

@geraldkeller2937 2 жыл бұрын

Really nice video! I bought a first generation at an auction and its being shipped! Your leaving the guns in gravel by accident joking reminded me of a deer hunt with my Dad many years ago, and someone left a lever 30-30 winchester where we camped! In the gravel, lol! And they came back for it. They were so glad we had not left for somewhere else with it!!!!!

@singleactionrevolver4376 9 жыл бұрын

outstanding vid, Got my C&R and I'm looking for a nice 2nd gen. Had no idea that 60s are better than 70s. Thanks

@anthonyshoto1724 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that - really enjoyed the presentation. Great to see the history of these fantastic firearms. 👍🔫

@Bobbyroberts310 9 жыл бұрын

The Colt SAA. The greatest handgun ever made. six bullets...more than enough to take down anything that moves.

@Bruningable 9 жыл бұрын

7,5 inch barrel, wooden grips-> imho the most beautiful configuration :-)

@dadajackyo 9 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! Did you say Hickory nut? Isn't that the same thing as a pecan? Man I slapped myself when you said that. I love you man. You are a scholar, and a comedian; not to mention, an exemplary example of an enthusiast of the firearms persuasion.

@uilleann86 9 жыл бұрын

Nice leaf falling action. That's where the good stuff is.

@StodgeViper 9 жыл бұрын

just wish i was stood there beside you while this was filmed because i enjoyed every second of it.

@JC-XL 3 жыл бұрын

Forgotten Weapons by Hickok45, these are the three generations, these are the differences and these are their stories ...

@perolavsamuelsen 8 жыл бұрын

Hello from Norway! Your videos are very entertaining and educational. Keep them coming :-)

@bushcraft_in_the_north 4 жыл бұрын

i got a Colt Buntline special and it have a 14" barrel. but it handles as a dream,long slim barrel that slims down to the front sight. It have better balance than my Rugers i dont know how they have done this but it feels light and balanced like no other gun,must be Colt magic of some sort.

@Aging2day Жыл бұрын

I like that 4 3/4, what a beautiful colt!

@gibsonmcintosh2036 7 жыл бұрын

You mentioned Wyatt Earp's Buntline Special. From what I have read, the 12 inch barrel was made up by Stuart Lake, the author of "Frontier Marshal." However, Wyatt told him before he died that he carried a 10 inch Colt SAA. Colt records state that there were as many as 30 Long barreled Colts ordered from the factory all in lengths of 9, 10, and 16 inches. None in 12 inch. The 16 inch ones were fitted with a detachable shoulder stock. And, the really interesting thing is that there is record of a 10 inch Colt being delivered to Tombstone, AZ around the time Wyatt was there. It was ordered by Buckskin Frank Leslie, who thought pretty highly of Wyatt, and some think he ordered one because Wyatt carried one. But, I think the Ned Buntline version of the story is bologna. They were called "buggy rifles" by Colt, and its ironic that we now today have named them after Buntline, who probably never had anything to do with any guns owned by Wyatt, Bat, Charlie Bassett, or Bill Tilghman lol.

@pecanpize8199 9 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Hickok45...If you want a real treat, shoot a Cimarron "Evil Roy" Uberti in .45 LC. Cimarron has these models gun-smithed for Cowboy competition. Unbelievable! Better Action than my Colt SAA's. And I understand how big a statement that is! Smooth as butter. Fantastic.

@SPOOKSTR 7 жыл бұрын

Beautiful guns. My son and I watch all your vids. Regards from Australia.

@baconing 9 жыл бұрын

One of yalls finest Post !!! Great job , privilege to watch . Great Fire Arm !!!!

@TheGarethanthjones 9 жыл бұрын

I love u dude. You're one of the first channels I check each day.

@SpartanWoodchuck 9 жыл бұрын

Wow those leaves that fell scared me

@Nate0514 9 жыл бұрын

Ban leaves! They're scary!

@dannylamb456 9 жыл бұрын

Leftover Crack Scaredy cat Liberals in a nutshell.

@MrShady95 8 жыл бұрын

I would love to grab a beer with this man.

@AirsoftUtah 9 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed as always just had to comment. Watched every second, nice to have to laughs in there with that unexpected leaf even, Haha, thumbs up and life is good!

@Taytay-slays21 9 жыл бұрын

"The Professor" Hickok '45

@ofreen 9 жыл бұрын

I have my Dad's second generation SAA in .357 with a 4 3/4" barrel he bought in 1960. It is about the most perfectly fitted and finished revolver I have, even compared to some of the 50's and 60's S&Ws. The only ones I've seen that comes close are the Freedom Arms revolvers.