SA revolver with a safety?

[Hazcat]

I have been watching "Swamp People" on whatever channel.  One of the guys is now using a 22 cal SA (birds head grips, short barrel) for the kill shot.  The guy he got it from specifically pointed out that he needed to remember to take the safety off.

Looks like a Ruger , Colt, etc. but I do NOT know what it is.

Anyone ever hear of an SA with a safety?

[fightingquaker13]

I have been watching "Swamp People" on whatever channel.  One of the guys is now using a 22 cal SA (birds head grips, short barrel) for the kill shot.  The guy he got it from specifically pointed out that he needed to remember to take the safety off.

Looks like a Ruger , Colt, etc. but I do NOT know what it is.

Anyone ever hear of an SA with a safety?

Knowing those guys maybe it means skipping the third beer at breakfast? . I'm assuming something cheap for the job like H@R, New England Arms etc., but I can't picture one with a safety. However the Hertitage Rough Rider and the Cimmaron Plinkerton both have one. Why, I have no idea.
FQ13

[tombogan03884]

Yes, I used to have an Italian made 22 SA that had a lever behind the cylinder shroud that was a safety lever. I forget the brand.

[Hazcat]

Yes, I used to have an Italian made 22 SA that had a lever behind the cylinder shroud that was a safety lever. I forget the brand.

WEIRD!  Now the gun the guy (kid ~24) uses works well (I think it is a magnum) but I did not know that anyone made a revolver let alone an SA, with a safety!

BTW I do like the 'rig' (belt and holster) he uses.

[PegLeg45]

I have one of the dual cylinder .22lr/.22mag Rough Riders........It is a fairly accurate little gun for what it cost. The safety sorta throws off the looks a little, but you get used to it. Fun plinking gun.

http://www.heritagemfg.com/site/department.cfm?id=50

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[jaybet]

I just saw that episode for the first time last night. It WAS 22 mag and the narrator said it was a copy of a colt that Teddy Roosevelt had used. Don't know more....looks like Peg has it right.
"CHOOT IT LIDABITH,  IT COMIN IN DA BOOT"!!!

[fightingquaker13]

I just saw that episode for the first time last night. It WAS 22 mag and the narrator said it was a copy of a colt that Teddy Roosevelt had used. Don't know more....looks like Peg has it right.
"CHOOT IT LIDABITH,  IT COMIN IN DA BOOT"!!!

Yeah, there is that issue of adrenaline, handguns, large carnivorous lizards, aluminium boats and deep water. Never a happy combination. This is one scenario where I would agree that a Glock or other high cap, large caliber semi auto might be a bad idea.
FQ13 who would also suggest that Saiga 12s are right out as well

[bafsu92]

Yeah, there is that issue of adrenaline, handguns, large carnivorous lizards, aluminium boats and deep water. Never a happy combination. This is one scenario where I would agree that a Glock or other high cap, large caliber semi auto might be a bad idea.
FQ13 who would also suggest that Saiga 12s are right out as well

The whole concept of commercial gator hunting is to not damage the hide. This is why a .22lr/.22 mag or even a 17hmr are the preferred method of harvest. I don't get why they don't use a bang stick like we use here in FL though. They are usually a .44mag single shot pole that fires by placing contact pressure directly to the spot you hit since a gator's brain is roughly teh size of a child's fist.

[Big Frank]

I can't remember the brand but there was a SA revolver that had a safety you activated with the cylinder base pin. It didn't look like it had a safety on it.

[PegLeg45]

I can't remember the brand but there was a SA revolver that had a safety you activated with the cylinder base pin. It didn't look like it had a safety on it.

Virginian Dragoon SA pistols from back in the 70's and 80's....... Called the "Swiss Safety".
I just acquired one on temporary loan from a friend (with possibility I may be able to purchase later). IMHO, it is a beautiful gun and sturdily made, at least comparable in heft to a standard Ruger Blackhawk or any Colt/SA clone of the period.

http://www.singleactions.com/VADragoons.pdf

One unique feature of the Virginian however was the “Swiss Safety” mechanism. Whereas many single-actions used transfer bar or anvil link systems, Hammerli employed a long base pin that contained two latch positions. The first allows the hammer to contact the firing pin, thus discharging the gun. If however it was set to the second latch, the hammer is blocked from contacting the firing pin. It’s certainly not the most advanced safety system, but it does work.