Great video! I've never heard of these guns, but they sound and look very cool! :-)

Wow! This is very interesting. I saw your other video about your risking getting banned here. I hope that never happens. Take care.

Another great video, Mike. Thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge. It is hard to see how this history would offend anyone, but the world has gone mad.

I talked with Tim Looney a couple years ago and plowed ahead with a custom shop SAA in 38WCF. This was before CZ's takeover. 7 1/2 inch barrel, standard hard rubber grip, and bullseye ejector. They did a remarkable job building that gun and Turnbull's blueing and case hardening is just awesome. The action is slick and tight, and the gun shoots fantastic with smokeless or black powder loads.

I can't thank you enough Mike for teaching ALL OF US valuable history lesson, there are thousands of Men like ME that have great interest in our early American firearms history. I have great admiration for the Men that braved their way through the early American settlement period. Cowboys, Settler's, Soldiers and Gunfighters. My local favorite shop has a Uberti Cimarron Cattleman ll walnut checker grips, Beautiful Blue fire case hardened upper on brass lower 4.3/4 or 5" barrel , it's absolutely beautiful, however it doesn't have the four click action, but it is beautiful in 45 Long Colt at 590 I think it's a deal. Of course matched with the Henry side gate loader 45 Long Colt that would be my ideal set, I do have a set all in 22 cal Heritage Rough Riders and the Henry Golden boy frontier octagon barrel and my 22 set is quite beautiful I did a few things to them to trick them up.

When I was a little boy there was a bank guard (late 50s early 60s) who carried a Colt SAA 5.5" .45 Colt. About 15 years ago it was for sake at a local shop, I considered it, but sold about the time I came back to get it. ( he who hesitate...). I met a man back in the 90s who showed me his house gun it was Colt SAA 4.75" .45 Colt. I have carried a 5.5: .45 Colt SAA in Colorado where bears had been seen a week before where we camped. My Colt SAA .45 was comforting when going to the head at 0300 its REALLY dark in the Rockies at night. I use a 4.75" Colt SAA .45 Colt these days. Still a good companion.

I've got a very nice, early 2000s SAA, too. Mine has the 5.5" barrel. Bought it "used," but it looks new. Great action. I looked into a tuning by a SAA specialist, and they wanted what I paid for the gun just to tune it, so I decided the action was nice enough as it came from the factory.

Lately I find myself more interested in acquiring one of these, despite mostly shooting uspsa with Glocks and CZs.

I enjoy and own a model p in 45LC, I honestly enjoy what you share about historic firearms, but I must admit long guns is where my interest lay.

Thank God that there are now social media outlet options. You go back 2 or 3 years and all we really had was KZfaq. Now we have Rumble, Odysee and even D-Live. Thank you Mike for a very good video on the Colt single action revolver.

That was great, thanks. I'm not a Bisley guy ether, SSA and 1911s are mostly what I shoot. I have new stuff CZ and Beretta but the older stuff just feels better and usually stays home.

I love you videos Mike. You do a great job telling the history 👏

Great overview. presenters like you should be cherished by KZfaq.

We could always use a refresher on Eastern Bloc handguns...

Mike thank you so much. I can't being to tell you how much I enjoy history and how you bring it all back to life. Thanks again Sir.

As soon as I got your message I got rumble couldn't stand not having your videos

Well done sir!👍 Your research and presentation of the subject shows your genuine passion for the weapons of the past. Thank you for taking the time to create this video.

Very very outstanding video friend. Great job. Keep up the good work. Thanks a lot friend. SC Navy vet.

Nice Shirt Mike. Great info as always Boss.

Excellent history of the Colt SAA. Thank you so much for all your efforts to produce this video!

Excellent presentation! I most enjoyed the discussion on the second and third generations.

Mike you are the "go to" man for historic guns of the old west on You Tube bar nun.

I love the SAA. I always carry mine with six rounds, but I leave it on the safety (first notch position). Some would call it unsafe or risky, but many back in the late 19th century carried that way.

Great video Mike! I appreciate the research it must have taken to produce it and you very eloquently communicate it your viewers. Very high quality still shots throughout add to the quality. Please produce more of these historical videos.

Thank you, Mike, for that comprehensive story of the Colt Model P!!

What a fantastic, informative video, Mike, thank you very much.

A great history of the 1873! Also, well done research.

Wow! What a wonderful history of this firearm! I came here from your history of the Colt 1911 and I was not disappointed. A friend in college in the 1960s had a Colt SSA in 22 LR and it was such fun to shoot. Terry’, I hope you still have that Colt.

Very thorough. Thank you for taking the time to break this all down for us!

Great discussion of the evolution of the cartridge! I didn’t know anything about the original format - centerfire but internally primed. Also, that original 255 grain bullet going 1,000 fps generated 560+ ft/lbs of energy. That’s a serious handgun cartridge even today! By contrast, the 230 grain bullet waddling along at 760 fps only produces 295 ft/lbs. That was a 47% *decrease* in muzzle energy. HUGE! Thank you.

Hi, That’s one heck of a good and instructive video. I’ve learned a lot. Very well structured with in depth while not boring at all content. Thanks a lot. I’ll keep following your vids wherever you post them.

I went and subbed on Rumble. Thanks for the heads up Mike. Great video.

A masterpiece video. Thank you for posting a glimpse into history.

great job

Amazing video Mike! Thanks so much! I prefer the BP frame personally.

You rock Mike, love the channel!

Another Awesome video! Thank you for all the hard work you put into making them. Too bad someone out there has a vendetta out for you. KZfaq should be proud to have you on their channel!!

Cool, thanks Colt and Lefaucheux Company (inventor of the first cartridge based gun). It's nice Colt still sells the Single Action Army today. :-) God bless.

Thank you for a great video from a handgun starved Brit.... excellently put together history of the Colt SAA many thanks.

Thanks Mike.This answered a few questions I had on the SAA.

Outstanding video. I will be following you, no matter where. All of your stuff is a joy to watch and of the highest quality.

A truly outstanding historical review….my compliments to you my friend! 😎👍144

When I was just a lad, my Dad's gunsmith came across an S&W American. When he removed the grips, he found a signature of Bat Masterson, which he had authenticated in New York.

Brilliant video, like always! Keep up the good work, here or elsewhere.

Brilliant simply brilliant! You know I love the peacemaker Mike! Thank you for doing this video and for all your videos. I do hope you stay on KZfaq because I for one would really be unhappy if you went! All the best Mike.

Mike, thank you so much for this very insightful video. You are a wealth of knowledge, may God bless you!

Thanks , now I’m educated . I bought a Uberti Cattleman (UK) black powder 5 1/2 inch barrel which at the time I didn’t know was the popular artillery man’s gun . I’m a ex artillery soldier , coincidence , you figure . This model is a percussion single action muzzle loader because of UK gun laws on pistol barrel lengths . Also had a SAA in 18 inch buntline chambered in 44/40 of which I found too unwieldy to cowboy action shoot . Love the history of gun development and especially the American civil war and the American West era 👍

Great video-I learned a lot

Fantastic video Mike, thanks for taking the time to do the research and make the video, it's much appreciated!

Great video glad to have you back

Excellent Mike. Enjoyed the history. Looking forward to the next ones.

Mike! You're looking Great with the Big Iron. Very, very informative video that answers all of the big questions about the Model P. I still favor the Cavalry model barrel length but have owned a few Artillery models over the years and they are handy to get into action as you note. Thanks again for sticking in there.

Excellent video Mike, thank you for making the video and bringing us the history of Colts model P.

Nice presentation. Thanks, Mike.

Good Video. You are a historical treasure.

I absolutely love your videos. They are always educational and entertaining. Thank you so much for creating this content.

Mr. Beliveau, Thank you for this fantastic video! Your efforts to research and produce this video are greatly appreciated by me.

Absolutely love your content brother! Keep at it!

Great presentation Mr. Mike as always! I love the old firearms, so keep up the good work! I hope to provide more support as finances allow!

Thanks Mike !

Love the History and you've done a great job and I love the Revolvers as well. I have a Uberti Cattleman Hombre with the 4 3/4 barrel chambered in 357 Magnum.

That was an excellent video. Thank you!

Thank you Mike, great video.

you the man mike, love the crickets.

I Love Revolver COLT. Colt Number One. The best ❤

Great video!

Thank you. Great info. I love the model "p".

Thank you for another great video and sticking to your principals!

Thank you for posting.

Thanks for a great video! I have a 7.5 inch from 2020. I can tell you the action on mine is outstanding -- I wouldn't change that it's so good. It also comes with the removable cylinder bushing. My only complaint is that the cylinder throats are .457 inches -- a little big for lead bullets in 45 Colt. I have to say that all of my other Colt revolvers have "large" throats for caliber, too.

Love your videos Mike. I'm in the market for an early 1st gen SAA but blown away by the prices. Hope to see you for a long time here on KZfaq!

Great video. Your historical videos are excellent.

Very informative. Thank you Mike.

Excellent Video!

That was one excellent historical expository on the Colt SAA. You did a magnificient job. I'll look forward to more of your programs sir.

Mike, great video! Very interesting!

Love the channel! Just turned 70, so I know what you mean re: accuracy! One thing: $13 in 1872 is actually equal to $317 in today's money... still, getting a Model P for $317 would still be nice...

Very interesting,informative and honest video for anyone who’s interested in the true history of the Colt .45 1873 single action army!

I never get tired of watching these videos Mike 👍

Well researched and well presented . Thank you .

My fav channel . Always top notch . Keep em' comin !!

Great video, I had to watch it again, very interesting and informative video. Thank you.

Thank you for an excellent informative video. Well done.

Outstanding, Thanks so much. I really enjoy your in depth videos.

Great stuff!!

Not all of us are able to hold a gun perfectly still for the eternity that an old Colt takes to drop the hammer and set off the primer Mike. I for one definitely prefer the Bisley for this reason. Click-bang is my nemesis. 😊 But I definitely prefer the beautiful originals for their looks.

I love that out shouted out RDR, made me smile hearing that.

Interesting video. Thanks Mike.

Very interesting Mike. If I were going to change anything about the Colt SAA is the grip. I would have used the 1860 Army grip over the 1851 Navy grip Colt used. I too prefer the bullseye ejector button. My set of Uberti model P's have them and the set screw cylinder base pin I used for CASS. You are correct about the 3rd Generation Model P. I bought one off a guy going through a divorce cheap. It was so rough I traded it for a Walther P-38 BYF 1944 manufacture.

Grand merci Mike, superbe vidéo sur le Colt SAA. éducatif et divertissant. Respect Mr Beliveau.

Sir, I really appreciate your well researched scholarly approach. Many other firearm oriented videos seem to be opinion and sales. It's clear you take great care in pursuing your passion. Thank you for sharing.

Great video Mike and about a great gun. I have always wanted a SSA but could never afford one, so I settled for a Uberti and am quite happy with it. When my friends and I have gone out shooting, it is the second most popular gun next to the 10-22. Even my friends girl friend loved to shoot it.

Mr Mike Bellevue I enjoy all your videos and you are never boring thank you for the information because it's Priceless it really is thank you again Joe security

Another awesome historical vid. Thanks

This was an extremely interesting, informative and fascinating history, beautifully presented and superbly narrated by a man of great character, enthusiasm, experience and expertise! I greatly enjoyed every second of it and am delighted to have found your channel and to have subscribed.

I’ve seen your videos once or twice but after I heard about what KZfaq is trying to do to you whenever I come across your videos I always watch them and give you a thumbs up, fight the good fight!

This is great Mike, Thanks! 102k subs! Way to go! Im so glad to see that!

thank you , truly enjoyed here in Canada

Love your content, Mike. Have followed you to Rumble , subscribed and followed. Good luck

Great video, great job, thanks.