list of SA revolvers with quick-replace cylinder?

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Anyone know which, if any, modern SA revolvers has quick-change cylinders?

I've seen some cap-and-ball revolvers that look like they might, but I'm interested in metallic cartridges.

The idea is for spare cylinders to replace speed loaders.
 
Not sure what you mean by quick change. On most Ruger SA revolvers its:

open the gate
depress the base pin latch
pull base pin forward, cyclinder rolls out the right
reassemble in reverse order.

If everything is clean and in good working order, it should only take a few seconds. Don't see why you couldn't roll a loaded cylinder back in. With the gate open, the likely hood of discharge is low.

But aren't spare cylinders rather expensive?
 
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Of course, there is nothing to keep the cartridges in the cylinder when it is out of the revolver. And a loaded, capped percusion cylinder is extremely dangerous. If you want a single action that can be reloaded quickly look at the S&W repros.
 
tiriaq said:
And a loaded, capped percusion cylinder is extremely dangerous.
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Agreed: "but I'm interested in metallic cartridges.", as in modern Boxer-primed cartridges.

I'll have a look at the Rugers, maybe S&W. Any model numbers to share in .45 caliber (Colt, maybe? New Vaquero?)? There is a dizzying array of models from both manufacturers.
 
how about bn-455x- that's a real nice 45c/45acp convertible in blue 5.5 inch barrel- mine shoots like a dream when i do my part- dead cold this morning- right into the xring- blackhawk
 
The Rugers, Colts and all the clones operate in the same basic fashion: half #### (not the current Rugers), open the gate, release the base pin, pull the pin foreward, roll out the cylinder. The base pin is not captive, it will come right out. Reverse the procedure to replace the cylinder. I do not know if there would be a speed advantage. The extra cylinder would have to be carried in such a manner that the cartridges were retained, and the fired cylinder would have to be juggled. I am aware that you referred to cartridge revolvers; some folks might try this with a caplock. Drop a loaded cylinder, and things could get very interesting.
 
t-star said:
how about bn-455x- that's a real nice 45c/45acp convertible in blue 5.5 inch barrel- mine shoots like a dream when i do my part- dead cold this morning- right into the xring- blackhawk
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Now that is a brilliant idea. Since I'm already setup for .45ACP - will dig into this one!
 
Or you could just wait and get the new 1858 conversion that Cimarron is supposedly coming out with:
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