dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

This is a very strong and accurate 5 shot single action revolver that is I carry occasionally as a back up hunting gun. It is in one of my favorite calibers, 45 Colt and is lightweight but can handle high pressure loads with ease. You can see it is an early model due to the low serial number.

Dennis

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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Excellent images.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you again kpmac for taking a look.

Dennis

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Very nice.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much NMGal for your comment. I am not surprised in the slightest bit a woman, I have no idea how old you might be, would like these photos. As a firearms instructor since the early 70's I love seeing ladies in the shooting sports and it gladdens my heart to hear from you. Don't tell anyone but I have always thought women shoot better overall or at least have the ability to shoot better than men do.

In whatever shooting discipline you like I wish you well.

Dennis

vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country

Nice shots. You make it sound like the recoil isn't too bad.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much vicksart for your post. I really appreciate it and appreciate your question.

The Model 97 is a very light weight revolver to carry and because it is only a 5 shot the cylinder walls are perhaps thicker than those of let's say an 1873 Colt Model P as in Peacemaker Single Action Army revolver. The two guns are close to the same size but the Colt is a six shot while the Model 97 is a 5 shot. The Model 97 will handle heavier loads than the six shot Colt but the lighter weight increases recoil.

I love to carry the Model 97 and I have shot some very heavy yet safe loads in the gun but the recoil can be punishing for many people. Loads I easily shoot comfortably in the Ruger Bisley Stainless pictured on another thread are pleasant for most to shoot but those same loads are punishing for many in the Model 97. My personal recoil tolerance seems to be on the heavy side as I shoot firearms up to a 454 Casull in revolvers, I don't own anything heavier in a handgun caliber, and up to 10 gauge in a shotgun and up to a 470 Nitro in a rifle. I have always gravitated toward bigger calibers/gauges and enjoy shooting them. But not everyone can do that or hasn't taken the time to learn to shoot heavy calibers etc.

With normal loads in a 45 Colt the Model 97 would be pleasant to shoot I think for most.

Dennis

tradio Loc: Oxford, Ohio

That sure is pretty and nice image also.

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Thank you very much tradio. It is a nice gun to carry around when out and about in the woods.

Dennis

Horseart Loc: Alabama

Beautiful. I'd show you my sweet "Betsy" that never misses and "Grampa" that is a sentimental treasure, but I don't want to hijack your nice thread. I would put them in a thread of their own but you'd all laugh and my other 7 would want in on it too! LOL!!!!

flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley

Very nice! Looks like it aught to be in a gun magazine!

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

Sweet! I'm a fan of .45 Long Colt myself and have two Rugers in that caliber. Not as pretty as that Freedom Arms, though.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

That's a nice one!

tcthome Loc: NJ

Beauty!

DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA

I have a 454 which is above my tolerance level now that I'm older. My son likes to take it as back up when archery elk hunting since grizzlies can smell a dead elk for a long way and can come into the kill. We actually test loads to make the crimp is sufficiently secure by shooting 3 of 5 and then marking the last two as tested. He does the shooting nowadays. Why do I have this? Well the price was right. It had a half a dime as the front sight so I imagine the previous owner lost the OEM front sight and couldn't figure out how to zero it with his makeshift dime sight.