Cowboy Action

[C-pher]

Oh, and about the costume. At the club level, you can get away pretty much not dressed all up.

A lot of people just wear jeans, and maybe a white button down, some cut off the collar. You do need to have a Hat as there are stages that you will need it. But you do have to have a hat, and boots. Other than that, they aren't that strict. When you get ot bigger matches, you need to be in all period clothes.

What I like about SASS shooters is they are very nice. If you break a rifle, I can bet you that someone there will let you use thiers for the rest of the match if you can't get yours fixed.

The first few times that I went, I borrowed everything. I used someone elses Pistols, anoter guys rifle, someone elses shotgun. One guy loaned me a belt and the other had the holsters. Hell, someone even loaned me suspenders at one match.

They are all really good people.

 

[C-pher]

Oh, and about the costume. At the club level, you can get away pretty much not dressed all up.

A lot of people just wear jeans, and maybe a white button down, some cut off the collar. You do need to have a Hat as there are stages that you will need it. But you do have to have a hat, and boots. Other than that, they aren't that strict. When you get ot bigger matches, you need to be in all period clothes.

What I like about SASS shooters is they are very nice. If you break a rifle, I can bet you that someone there will let you use thiers for the rest of the match if you can't get yours fixed.

The first few times that I went, I borrowed everything. I used someone elses Pistols, anoter guys rifle, someone elses shotgun. One guy loaned me a belt and the other had the holsters. Hell, someone even loaned me suspenders at one match.

They are all really good people.

 

[jkelly]

Cowboy Action Shooting sounds like fun. Competing with two SA handguns, a lever gun and a double barrel shot gun could be a blast!

But I don't shoot SASS because I just don't like role playing or the dress up aspect.


Respectfully,

jkelly

 

[jkelly]

Cowboy Action Shooting sounds like fun. Competing with two SA handguns, a lever gun and a double barrel shot gun could be a blast!

But I don't shoot SASS because I just don't like role playing or the dress up aspect.


Respectfully,

jkelly

 

[jkelly]

Cowboy Action Shooting sounds like fun. Competing with two SA handguns, a lever gun and a double barrel shot gun could be a blast!

But I don't shoot SASS because I just don't like role playing or the dress up aspect.


Respectfully,

jkelly

 

[Hawgleg44]

Many years ago, I shot a match at a club in Ledyard, CT. But, right after that, my work schedule changed and I was working every time they shot.

At that time, it was OK to have only one handgun, although most carried two. I used a pair of 1858 Remington Army .44 cap and ball revolvers, and a borrowed 1860 Henry replica in .44-40 and a Damascus Winchester 12ga SxS with reloaded BP loads. I keep on saying that I want to get back into it, but other things just keep popping up and I never get a chance.

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

 

[Hawgleg44]

Many years ago, I shot a match at a club in Ledyard, CT. But, right after that, my work schedule changed and I was working every time they shot.

At that time, it was OK to have only one handgun, although most carried two. I used a pair of 1858 Remington Army .44 cap and ball revolvers, and a borrowed 1860 Henry replica in .44-40 and a Damascus Winchester 12ga SxS with reloaded BP loads. I keep on saying that I want to get back into it, but other things just keep popping up and I never get a chance.

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

 

[Hawgleg44]

Many years ago, I shot a match at a club in Ledyard, CT. But, right after that, my work schedule changed and I was working every time they shot.

At that time, it was OK to have only one handgun, although most carried two. I used a pair of 1858 Remington Army .44 cap and ball revolvers, and a borrowed 1860 Henry replica in .44-40 and a Damascus Winchester 12ga SxS with reloaded BP loads. I keep on saying that I want to get back into it, but other things just keep popping up and I never get a chance.

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

 

[C-pher]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

 

[C-pher]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

 

[C-pher]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

 

[Cross-X]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

Hey, Mr. C-pher, what is your SASS alias? Why did you pick the alias that you did?

 

[Cross-X]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

Hey, Mr. C-pher, what is your SASS alias? Why did you pick the alias that you did?

 

[Cross-X]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

Hey, Mr. C-pher, what is your SASS alias? Why did you pick the alias that you did?

 

[C-pher]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

Hey, Mr. C-pher, what is your SASS alias? Why did you pick the alias that you did?

Squirrely Red Pailman.

It sort of got picked for me in a round about sort of way.

I used Squirrely because I have buddy that I used to go shooting with when I was working in Ohio that always said that I was squirrely. So, I figured that I had to use that one.

Then, the guys at the Mansfield were calling me Red Paleman when I would work on Saturday Monings doing things around the club outside. I seemed to get red from the sun every Saturday morning. LOL!

So, I did the play on words and used Pail instead of Pale.

I was going to be Squirrely Specks McGee, being that I wear glasses and all. But, the Specks McGee was already being used I believe, so that's why I went with Red Pailman.

 

[C-pher]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

Hey, Mr. C-pher, what is your SASS alias? Why did you pick the alias that you did?

Squirrely Red Pailman.

It sort of got picked for me in a round about sort of way.

I used Squirrely because I have buddy that I used to go shooting with when I was working in Ohio that always said that I was squirrely. So, I figured that I had to use that one.

Then, the guys at the Mansfield were calling me Red Paleman when I would work on Saturday Monings doing things around the club outside. I seemed to get red from the sun every Saturday morning. LOL!

So, I did the play on words and used Pail instead of Pale.

I was going to be Squirrely Specks McGee, being that I wear glasses and all. But, the Specks McGee was already being used I believe, so that's why I went with Red Pailman.

 

[C-pher]

So what if it's not training you for defensive shooting. It's all about fun, and it is a LOT of fun!

And that it is...

Hey, Mr. C-pher, what is your SASS alias? Why did you pick the alias that you did?

Squirrely Red Pailman.

It sort of got picked for me in a round about sort of way.

I used Squirrely because I have buddy that I used to go shooting with when I was working in Ohio that always said that I was squirrely. So, I figured that I had to use that one.

Then, the guys at the Mansfield were calling me Red Paleman when I would work on Saturday Monings doing things around the club outside. I seemed to get red from the sun every Saturday morning. LOL!

So, I did the play on words and used Pail instead of Pale.

I was going to be Squirrely Specks McGee, being that I wear glasses and all. But, the Specks McGee was already being used I believe, so that's why I went with Red Pailman.

 

[Death Valley Rose]

SASS shooting is, as mentioned before, fun for all ages and shooting skills.

Local matches are generally informal as to dress - it's not until you get into regional or state competitions that you need full garb.

The family aspect is really valuable as you can get your children accustomed to proper firearm handling and safety at a young age.

Those who opt not to shoot can pick up brass, keep score, or count.

 

[Lynne]

Welcome to the forum Rose. Is there a lot of SASS out where you are?

 

[Death Valley Rose]

Welcome to the forum Rose. Is there a lot of SASS out where you are?

Yes - we shoot in the southwest, mainly SoCal, AZ and NV. This is a great area for SASS shooters.

 

[Hawgleg44]

Are two revolvers really necessary for most matches? The one I shot only required one. I got my .357 Winchester and my 1897 pumps now, so all I need are the handguns to get back into it.

 

[Death Valley Rose]

Are two revolvers really necessary for most matches? The one I shot only required one. I got my .357 Winchester and my 1897 pumps now, so all I need are the handguns to get back into it.

All the competitions I've shoot require two pistols - on rare occasions a stage will call for just one, but it's ~very~ rare.

Generally, though, someone will be happy to loan you a second pistol.

FWIW, I shoot Ruger Vaquero .32s with an action job, a Winchester lever-action riflt, and a two-barrel shotgun.

 

[C-pher]

Are two revolvers really necessary for most matches? The one I shot only required one. I got my .357 Winchester and my 1897 pumps now, so all I need are the handguns to get back into it.

All the competitions I've shoot require two pistols - on rare occasions a stage will call for just one, but it's ~very~ rare.

Generally, though, someone will be happy to loan you a second pistol.

FWIW, I shoot Ruger Vaquero .32s with an action job, a Winchester lever-action riflt, and a two-barrel shotgun.

I've never shot a match where you only needed one pistol. But she's right about someone loaning you another pistol.

The first few matches I shot everything with borrowed equipment. Even leather.

 

[Hawgleg44]

Back when I shot my match, it was at a club in CT near the Foxwoods Casino. I forgot what it was called. You only needed one revolver, a shotgun and a lever gun. It looks like that was the exception though. I brought along a pair of 1858 Remington Army cap and ball replicas, and one of the guys I went with loaned me an old Winchester hammer double barrel and a Henry replica. I HAVE to get one of those still.

Now, it's just the opposite. I need the revolvers, but I have everything else.

 

[Death Valley Rose]

Are two revolvers really necessary for most matches? The one I shot only required one. I got my .357 Winchester and my 1897 pumps now, so all I need are the handguns to get back into it.

All the competitions I've shoot require two pistols - on rare occasions a stage will call for just one, but it's ~very~ rare.

Generally, though, someone will be happy to loan you a second pistol.

FWIW, I shoot Ruger Vaquero .32s with an action job, a Winchester lever-action riflt, and a two-barrel shotgun.

I've never shot a match where you only needed one pistol. But she's right about someone loaning you another pistol.

The first few matches I shot everything with borrowed equipment. Even leather.

I didn't say a full match with just one pistol, but a stage (one section of a match, you may call it something else?).

The last match I shot had 10 stages, each one required both pistols plus the long guns.

 

[Death Valley Rose]

Back when I shot my match, it was at a club in CT near the Foxwoods Casino. I forgot what it was called. You only needed one revolver, a shotgun and a lever gun. It looks like that was the exception though. I brought along a pair of 1858 Remington Army cap and ball replicas, and one of the guys I went with loaned me an old Winchester hammer double barrel and a Henry replica. I HAVE to get one of those still.

Now, it's just the opposite. I need the revolvers, but I have everything else.

The new Henry replicas shoot very smoothly. I still prefer my ancient Winchester, but sure see a lot of Henrys at the matches.

 

[C-pher]

Are two revolvers really necessary for most matches? The one I shot only required one. I got my .357 Winchester and my 1897 pumps now, so all I need are the handguns to get back into it.

All the competitions I've shoot require two pistols - on rare occasions a stage will call for just one, but it's ~very~ rare.

Generally, though, someone will be happy to loan you a second pistol.

FWIW, I shoot Ruger Vaquero .32s with an action job, a Winchester lever-action riflt, and a two-barrel shotgun.

I've never shot a match where you only needed one pistol. But she's right about someone loaning you another pistol.

The first few matches I shot everything with borrowed equipment. Even leather.

I didn't say a full match with just one pistol, but a stage (one section of a match, you may call it something else?).

The last match I shot had 10 stages, each one required both pistols plus the long guns.

No, I was just saying that I've never shot a match where there was a stage that needed a single revolver. That's all I meant. I was just saying it in fewer words. Figured that if I didn't shoot a match with one pistol, then it would lead to no stages with one pistol. LOL! That's what I was trying to get at when I wrote the reply.

 

[Death Valley Rose]

Are two revolvers really necessary for most matches? The one I shot only required one. I got my .357 Winchester and my 1897 pumps now, so all I need are the handguns to get back into it.

All the competitions I've shoot require two pistols - on rare occasions a stage will call for just one, but it's ~very~ rare.

Generally, though, someone will be happy to loan you a second pistol.

FWIW, I shoot Ruger Vaquero .32s with an action job, a Winchester lever-action riflt, and a two-barrel shotgun.

I've never shot a match where you only needed one pistol. But she's right about someone loaning you another pistol.

The first few matches I shot everything with borrowed equipment. Even leather.

I didn't say a full match with just one pistol, but a stage (one section of a match, you may call it something else?).

The last match I shot had 10 stages, each one required both pistols plus the long guns.

No, I was just saying that I've never shot a match where there was a stage that needed a single revolver. That's all I meant. I was just saying it in fewer words. Figured that if I didn't shoot a match with one pistol, then it would lead to no stages with one pistol. LOL! That's what I was trying to get at when I wrote the reply.

Gotcha!

 

[Hawgleg44]

For now, I'll just get the single actions I need and use the Winchester .357mag Trapper Carbine I recently traded into. When I can swing it, a Henry is in the plans, though.

 

[C-pher]

Let me know when you plan on going to a shoot. You're more than welcome to come out with us to a match or two.