Hickok45: Sunday Shoot-a-Round #301 with FN 545 and Colt SAA

Firearms Featured

• 🎯 The FN 545 in .45 ACP, suppressed with a Banish 45 from Silencer Central, is showcased as a capable handgun, noted for its quiet operation and historical ties to the military's use of the .45 ACP cartridge.
• 🤠 The Colt Single Action Army, nicknamed "Davy Colt," chambered in .45 Colt, is presented as a favorite firearm with significant historical relevance, dating back to 1873.

Firearm Discussion and History

• 💡 The FN 545 is praised for its ergonomics, with comparisons drawn to other modern polymer-frame pistols like the Glock 19, highlighting FN's potentially under-promoted quality.
• 📜 The .45 Colt cartridge's history is explored, differentiating it from the .45 Schofield and explaining the origin of the term "45 Long Colt" due to historical ammunition mix-ups.
• 🌟 The "Davy Colts" are revealed to be a set of three Colt Single Action Army revolvers with consecutive serial numbers, ordered in 2016 for the speaker, his son, and grandson, each with different barrel lengths.

Personal Updates and Advice

• 🤕 The speaker shares an update on his recovery from a leg injury, noting that his foot is also significantly injured with multiple broken toes, impacting his mobility.
• 🧠 Advice is given to young people regarding social media backlash and dealing with criticism, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negativity from unreasonable individuals and trusting one's own judgment.
• 🗣️ The speaker discusses the historical significance and enduring design of the Colt Single Action Army and the .45 ACP cartridge, noting their minimal changes since their inception.

Shooting Experience

• 💥 The FN 545 is demonstrated to be reliable and enjoyable to shoot, even with extended magazines, and is mentioned as the speaker's bedside gun.
• 🎯 The Colt SAA is fired with .45 Colt ammunition, including potent Underwood loads, and the speaker notes that many of these revolvers tend to shoot slightly high.
• 💥 The speaker also fires the FN 545 again, testing an extended magazine and hitting targets like a gong and a red plate, highlighting the fun of shooting.