Obama's election means our miracle republic works. Hero's like Freeman and the men and women serving did (and do) what was/is right because of many (obvious) reasons - reasons everyone who has been there knows. Ultimately, though, all is done for justice, that is, doing what is right for its own sa...

Well, as things go, no surprise... I went to my FFL pal, who was out of town, to order Puma. Turns out he has a pair of Winchester 92s, carbine and rifle, in very good shape. ($1000 scoots the pair only though) Wonder if these beauties will handle +P 45LCs? I held off buying. Could finding nothing ...

Yes, looks like I will be going for 24-inch bbl, per your advice. Local dealer is offering me a below his cost deal on a Taurus Thunderbolt in 45 Colt. He got me going there. Not so sure, but worth considering , if price ok. Still, I like the Puma history shown here and other places and per your ad...

A very informative response from Steve at Steve's guns. I thank him for his candor and rapid input. Adding here for all to see. There more to it than just chambering to 454. the action has to be modified to work with the longer round. Some parts can be modified. Some parts will need to be replaced....

Gee, thanks for rapid replies. I emailed the custom shop above and await his ideas. If possible am going to send him a stainless 24" gun for some work,if cost is not too bad. I thank all y'all. I am a bit anal, obviously. I know I could march around with the very versatile 45LC, but would like...

Not seeing any sporting 24" barrels. Considering manufacturing need to limit operations and parts, it is likely that a standard 45LC 24" barrel rifle could be chambered to handle the 454 round. Yes, the magazine tube is not the same, still, it stands to reason the barrel blanks and metall...