Cowboy Action Shooting

     If you ask the question "which gun won the Old West" the two most popular answers are the 1873 Colt Single Action Revolver, or the Winchester 1873 Rifle. Either one would be a good answer. The Colt Peacemaker was chambered in several calibers, the .45 Colt (Long Colt) being the most popular. The Winchester lever action rifle was chambered in 'pistol' caliber cartridges, the .44-40 being the most popular. When teamed with the Colt revolver in the same caliber the cowboy only needed to carry one type of ammunition while out on the plains for a extended period of time. The gun that ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Cowboy Action Shooting". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story