COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY .177 Pellet Pistol 3.5" vs 5" vs 7.5" "WHICH IS BEST?" by Airgun Detectives 

You are just simply the best. Love your review just amazing ❣️

Umarex should have cowboy hats sold along with them as a shooter's kit haha!

8:41 "no reason to actually remove the shell" may be true enough in practical sense. However, this a Colt Peacemaker we're talking about. Loading and removing the shells one by one is compulsory. 😁😁😁

0:30 i got the one in the middle, i love it, the first day i had it i shot over 250 shots in 2 hours it’s hella fun

Excellent review. Answered all of the pertinent questions, loading, accuracy, feel, weight, fun factor. Thank you

For those still looking for a 7.5" model, go to Pyramydair, type 'custom' in their search, select BB or pellet Peacemaker base model, select 7.5" barrel. You can customize other options as well. I just ordered one yesterday (July 22, 2023).

This is the first time I've seen any of your videos and just loved it! I have the nickel-plated, 5-inch, BB model which I bought over 2.5 years ago but have never shot any BBs through it...wadcutter target pellets only. I must say I was very impressed by its accuracy despite being a smoothbore! I purchased it just to have fun with but when a few BIG rats decided to homestead my place I was able to put down at least five of them mostly with one shot. One did manage to get away but found it about three days later...stone dead. I see no reason to ever have to use BBs in it since it does so well with pellets. I "liked" and subscribed and am looking forward to watching your other videos! Thanks for taking the time to do all this for us folks.

Absolutely Excellent video.Intersting, Entertaining and Informative. The Ace in the Hole is a replica of one Sylvestor Stallon used in the Expendable. If it had fixed front sight and standard hammer it be exactly as colt started building back in 1874/5. The barrel lengths you mentioned were on the Inner barrel itself.. The faux cartridges also add to barrel length by approximately 1 1/2 inches. It should go by the outer barrel length with an inner barrel length of. In reality using only outer barrel length which is measured from the face of the cylinder to the muzzle you have 3 1/2 , 5 1/2 , 7 1/2 If the Ace in the Hole had fixed front sight standard rear sight with the 3 1/2 outer barrel colt called those the Sherrif model if it did not have a shell extractor colt called those the store keeper model. Colts 4 3/4 inch ( sadly Umarex refuses to make) colt called the Cattleman model Colts 5 1/2 inch Colt called the Artillery Model. Colts 7 1/2 inch Colt called the Cavalry model. So basically the Umarex Replicas in this video areas follows Umarex Legends Colt Single Action Army Ace in the Hole ( if you replace the hammer to standard it would be the Sherrifs Model) with 3 1/2 inch Outer Barrel Umarex Colt Single Action Army Artillery Model with 5 1/2 Outer Barrel Umarex Colt Single Action Army Cavalry Model with 7 1/2 Outer Barrel. Your video was Very Informative Interesting and entertaining also bout the best I have seen so far and I have watched them all in regards to any old west replicas be it airgun or airsoft pistol revolver single shot of repeating rifle sprinters green gas or co2. I have been a Collector Shooter of Original Powder Burners as well as airguns for 60 years. One thing I noticed which sometime disappoints me is how many people state it's not a true colt unless it has four clicks and state the click Are to spell out the word C O L T Absolutely Not True. There are many differant makes and models of single action revolvers with the 4 clicks at one time they were 3 click but once revolvers started using cartridges arms manufacturers added a click the first being the Safety so the hammer does not sit on a cartridge. Over time those wore down so many just lowered the hammer between cartridges then bout 1890s they started the load one skip one load four more and lowered the hammer on an empty cartridge. All the Umarex Colt SAA do have 4 clicks because of the co2 release valve they are set up to automatically rest on the first click ( safety notch) by squeezing the trigger gently pushing hammer slightly forward then release the trigger and cock the hammer you will clearly hear all four clicks. Another thing people believe is low slung holsters and gunfights. Firstly in the history of the United states and Canada there have Pnlg been about half dozen Actual Witnessed and Recorded face to face draw and fire gun fights the first of which ever witnessed and recorded being the Hickock/Tutte gunfight. Majority of gunfights were by back shooting bu ambush or would start as a bar room brawl someone would pull a gun killing another. These are historical facts that can be found in any archive of law enforcement news paper archives and more. No one in the old west wore a low slung holster. Most sidearms were carried in a waist high holster , tucked in theirs waist/belt or carried on a pocket. The low slung holster did not start showing up till 1900s The fast to face gunfights and low slung holsters were 100 percent an invention of Hollywood movies dating back to their first silent movies at the start of the 20th century. As for gun spinning and Fanning a Gun... that was only ever seen in shooting exhibitions and wild west shows Never Occurred in Everyday Old West. No one Fanned their gun first and formost it was dangerous the chamber may not be correctly lined up with the barrel as the weapon is discharged causing it to explode, it was very hard on the internals of the weapons causing premature wear even breakage , and was not accurate. Again a myth believed true due to Hollywood movies since 1900. My facts come from first I had the Privillage of knowing my grat grand father who past away at 97 in 1960. He was at one time a scout a sherrif and a U.S. Marshal. I not only heard direct from him first hand experiences but he kept daily journals of his life and experiences from age 12 working with a wagon train bound for Oregon to U.S. Marshal Oklahoma Territory to his move to Canada and retirement. I to this day have his journals and several of his weapons as well as his badge. Also my facts come come Historical Archive, News Oaper Archives, Law Enforcement and museums. The umarex peacemaker Actually has 4 stages (4 clicks) but one of the safty features Umarex incorporsted was when hammer is down it sits on first stage rather then on co2 release valve. If or press your trigger slowly move hammer forward till you feel it touch your co2 release valve hold hammer there release the trigger. Cock the hammer count the clicks 1 2 3 4 Like the Real Colt SAA powder burner...click 1 the Safety stage sets trigger gun can not fire. Click 2 the Half Cock position, this releases the cylender locking bar allowing the cylender to rotate by hand enabling load and unload. Click 3 is the cylinder locking bar resetting itself. Click 4 cylinder sound of trigger setting itself in fire possition and cylinder locking in fire possition simultaneously The Umarex Colt SAA all have the 4 stage but with the Umarex it is designed thst the hammer sits at stage 1 ( click 1) the safety stsge to protect the co2 release valve. Also Note the 4 clicks is Not to spell out C O L T if it was then explain why the 1875 Remington and other single action revolvers from 1873 forward have 4 clicks. Also Note the Original Colt SAA was carried with 6 rounds safely. As was the practice with Colt precussion cap revolvers they lowered the hammer between caps preventing accidental discharge. The hammer if the 1873 Colt SAA was lowered so fireing pin rested between cartridges preventing accidental discharge this info from Colt also from my great grand fathers diary also personal experiance with my Original Powder Burners 1849 Colt 1851 Colt 1862 Colt 1873 Colt 1858 Remington 1875 Remington and msny more in my collection.

I grew up on westerns, would have loved this back then at least now I can! I can't stop buying these things! Thanks

2am and I can't sleep. So glad I've got AD-AR here at any time to feed my hobby. Your reviews are hands down the best, love everything you guys do and thanks for helping out with my insomnia/depression I'm dealing with. Love my C02 pellet revolvers!

Well done reviews! Thank you.

Umarex has made several mistakes with the peacemakers. No 4 3/4 barrel version. Next the 3. 1/2 version be offered with a true Colt barrel and from sight. Last there is available available that would apply a high polish blue finish as well as case coloring to the grand and loading gate . Would be nice options

Excellent review thanks from ENGLAND. Uk

Thank you Sr. For making such good videos! You make RU-vid look good! I would call you a professional, unlike some on RU-vid that put out inaccurate information or even blatantly wrong information! I am glad you, and most people who do videos of firearms or airguns, do a wonderful job with your videos! Thank you so much for your information and entertainment! Keep up your great work! I am sure most people that watch you are like myself and truly appreciate your professionalism! , Have a wonderful day, and Thanks again for doing great work!

Hello Mr. John, first of all, great video, every week I wait twenty minutes of pleasure, in the seventies in Portugal every Sunday, cowboy films were shown on TV, my favorite toys were always these pistols and rifles, now with forty-six years old, made yesterday, I am pleased to have some of these replicas in my collection, they are fantastic, a little expensive, but very well made, for me it is worth it, I am already looking forward to the next video, hugs.

I'm late to watch this episode but I just picked up the peacemaker and love it and your reviews are by far the best and most thorough.

Dude I love your videos I'm learning a lot appreciate you and God bless

Another great review. I'm so glad I found this channel!

Great review!

One of the best reviews on the net. I was hoping someone could direct me to a site that lists all of the pallet handguns currently available. What I'm noticing is that I'll go to a store and they'll have a partial selection only. I'm sure that there's probably no store that carries them all all the time however I would like to know that if I'm looking at a BB version that there's also a pellet version of the same model.

You gave this gun such a great review I went and bought one. First let me say the good points. It looks very nice, built well and Good weight. The trigger is as good or better then most of my other Guns. Now for what I do not like, when the hammer is in the half cock position The cylinder is hard to turn and very ruff but it worked fine when shooting. Of all my air guns this is the worst for accuracy, it shoots about 2.5” high and 1.5” to the right with a terrible grouping. I moved my shooting table to 25’ with no change. I do not have a chronograph but the speed seems slow, and for some reason the pellets hit the target sideways. If I tried this gun first I would never wasted my money. The one I bought is the piece maker. This is not saying anything about you, I like your site, you do a good job, I believe I just got a bad one. ◦ 

Brilliant review on these beautiful masterpieces And lovely shooting by the way 👏👏👌

I'm Brand new to the "air" hobby/experience, and similar to when I took up golf 35 years ago, I'm sooo excited by the prospects....however, as an Army Vietnam Vet, I can't suffer the NRA or the "2nd Amendment" politics. After my first viewing of your channel, I subscribed immediately....you're among the best out there. Thorough, informative, and consistent. Just know that everyone interested in guns isn't interested in the NRA or politics. Good job...it'll take me a while to catch up to all your videos, but I'll get there.

Love that peace maker

As Usual another great video.Thanks!

Very nice review, Nice looking gun although I don’t like the way the hammer sits,

I have the 5" antique finish

Awesome! Thanks J for this very fine review!! It was way sweet to see all of these three different models in one video. I do not own a single one of these Colts - but all of these shot pretty effin good. And from about 10 meters! The fps from the Ace In The Hole caught me by (a happy) surprise. Seen that NRA model sold over here somewhere. Could have bought one for it's collectability - but it think it was kinda high in price..

Hi John, as I love things of historical value, I find these air gun replicas very appealing. The cost of these would be the collectors biggest threshold to cross. The price average +/- is around $150 each. This one factor is the one thing that would cost the rating at least 1/2 🌟. Unfortunately, I usually make purchases according to practicality, so these would never make it into my cabinet. The review was very enjoyable and informative, and the accuracy of these was certainly impressive. Because of their nostalgic value, I think they are pretty kewl, but mainly for display purposes. Thanks so much for sharing and God Bless, Greg

The one draw back you left out on all the guns was that the hammer has a gap and doesn’t fully fit

The Cheap Walmart CR 357 shoots over 400 FPS and is also very accurate but not nearly as nice as what you are shooting. Thanks for the video.

Great Channel....Great review on these guns..I`ll get them all eventually

I know a faster way to load it. I use a pellet pen try it just wanted to let you that I enjoy your videos keep up the good work one more thing .i own a five inch gun and a ace in hole love them but .my five inch gun leaks can t find seals anywhere or I don't know where to send it please can you help me thank you

I would love to have 2 of the ACE IN THE HOLEs but I just don't see them anymore.

Hello sir, your videos are great, get to learn a lot - respect from India.

I have over a dozen of these Peacemakers including a 7 1/2 nickel engraved . Accurate and fast handling . I have practiced fast drawing them and can get a shot on target from the holster in under 1/3,second. Would do that with a live firearm. The pellet versions are some of the most accurate pellet revolvers U have shot, and the most fun. I have a few complaints. One no 4 3/4 barrel versions Two lack of more grip options. Last I have the first series blued Gi sand like them but they are gone. I would like to see the high polish blue now offered on the S&W 29, offered on the Peacemakers as well as a chemical case colored frame and loading gate.

I wish they would bring out a Peacemaker with the correct barrel length, the current one they make has a barrel which is just over half an inch too long which makes it unbalanced an unsuitable for fast draw. I have a Uberti blank firer which is just the right length and it is perfect, but it doesnt fire anything. The grips are also too smooth and it gets slippery with sweat. The size of the grip is bigger than the real one though which is good for my big hands.

I'd prefer the pellet version ( like these are ) instead of BB 'fuel'. A tad on the pricey side here in Canada ( of course they are ) but I'm looking at the Peacemaker with a blued finish and 5 inch barrel length..... Maybe I'll order one, depends on the final price of course with shipping taxes and all...I'll find o-ut next week.

Loading the shell while in the cylinder totally defeats the purpose of how cool it is to use this.

Itd be nice if the peacemaker had the barrel the same length as the shell ejector rod like a peacemaker .. the frontier had the barrel an inch longer than the ejector rod .

Great video !

I love single action revolvers.

I have the John Wayne signature model, never actually fired it but the barrel isn’t even fitted properly, it’s loose and wobbly

Hey man I’ve been watching for years, I love your videos! Always watch them before I buy a new bb/pellet gun, super informative and funny. I live in Canada and have been searching forever for an Ace in the Hole but can’t find them anywhere! A lot of sites say it was discontinued but doesn’t say why, do you know anything about it? Or if they’ll ever come back?

All nice guns

How about a comparison between the Colt SAA, Remington 1875, & the Schofield? (I believe that's all the current airgun western pistols available.)

Have you already did the Crosman Vigilante 357???? the Colt's Look nice but i'm thinking over 200/250 Pellets they'll be Broken in and will exceed 400 plus Fps. and if their Rifiled I would not use BB's .

With a backyard like that you better be a good shot LOL great vid

Hi Detectives!, The Chrome Silver Revolver, it works using Bbs .117 4.5mm?

You did not mention shot count on a CO2 capsule - that's another bonus, since it is very high. At least 100! Interesting to se the difference in accuracy in between models. Wonder if it is about length of sightline, or actual barrel length? Also, I wonder what kind of accuracy the originals, produced in the 19th century had? Assuming you bought decent ammo... ;-D I've heard they varied a lot. I have always liked the look of the original army model 7,5" barrel the most, so that's the one I've bought. But that's not for gunslinging! All in all, this is an outstanding gun, giving me a lot of joy. Especially on a warm summers eve, with som cold beer on the side. In my case, it's on the beach during sunset, so life just doesn't get that much better!:-D By the way, I have the Crosman Remington 1875 as well, but the trigger pull is WAY to hard, and the bore is smooth, so not at all as good a gun. You will shoot much worse with it. The price difference doesn't make up for it. Thank's for another good video!

Great comparison review... I'm impressed by the accuracy of the 7.5" but unfortunately they seem to be a bit on the rare side ( the regular Colt, not the NRA model) and I haven't been able to locate one, even on E/bay. Anyone know if they've been discontinued? I don't want to settle for the 5" if the 7.5" is going to be restocked

Я владею 5" никель финиш. Ещё не пострелял, но я счастлив. Также lother walther lever action rifle - so good.

Great video thank you! How did you remove the safety warning script?

LOVE IT

you got one more sub :) !!😁

The short barreled pistol is a copy of the one Sylvester Stallone used in the expendables

Is there a way to buy the nra edition or a black 7.5 inch one still? It looks really nice but they dont sell it anymore and you cant make it with the customize thing

Wow had no Idea they went that far with pellet pistols. Remember how crosman 357 was a problem child. If you have one of those in public a cop could shoot you and show that pistol was a threat. Saw you are quite the shooter with those groups. Id venture to say you been shooting since about 10 yrs old!!!

Wait a second I though they all were Tue standerd 5" I wanted the 7 didn't know they had that

Hi I know this is an old video so you may not see but I just ordered the new model of the antique finish peacemaker and its confusing because its says in the title and caliber .177 but it fires .45 metal bbs. But the caliber on the site says 45bb and .177. So does this mean it can fire both?

Ughhh! I can’t find a 7.5” barrel peacemaker anywhere anymore!!!! Not even used!!

cool col'ts

so witch one can i use for varmint control

I got all 3 .and let me tell what piece of art .quality ,accurate, what else do u need.as collector out 12 revolvers one of my favorite. Ty I agree 👍 💯

can i shoot Blanks with the colt airgun ?

I recently bought my first air gun, typically only shoot the real thing. I am super impressed with my Nickel peacemaker. I’m already researching my next airgun…probably a 911 or the JW3 STI TTI Combat Master gun. A lot of fun.

Do you'll have dark blue colt with , white handles..❤🥰😎

What do you use to remove the writing on your ace in the hole without ruining the finish?

How is a balance with the 5"? Could you do spinning tricks with them? provided the safety is on and no pellets in it lol

What chronograph do you use?

What size of bullets are the Umarex Colt Cartridges? Do they closely match the .45 Long Colt rounds? I'm trying to find a holster for mine

I have to load the cartridges by removing them from the cylinder, otherwise I can't use all 24 of them. 😀

Hello. Again. Can you shoot bb's in a pellet colt single action pistol and vice versa?

Little question why is it recommended not to fan it? Just curious don’t wanna ruin mine

Hi 'Officer" have you done a review on Crosman' Triple Threat revolver with the three barrels ? I'd like to see what you think of this one.

Were can I get one like your gun but pellets only like yours no co2

Who is selling the 7.5" version?

Where can I get this?

how can i get one of the long barrel pellet peacemakers? l looked everywhere and cant find one. I'm from TX btw.

Great video! Unfortunately I can't find the NRA revolver anywhere, how did you find yours?

Are the hand grip covers interchangeable?

Hi. Can you shoot bb's in a pellet colt single action pistol and vice versa?

Called Ejector Not Push rod

Hello I am from the Philippines. Where do I buy this kind of airsoft gun?

Where the hell did you get a 7.5?! I’ve been looking everywhere fir one of those and I can’t find anywhere. It says they aren’t available anywhere.

Thanks for the information. I would be interested in seeing a follow up video after you've had these guns for a while. I bought the 5" barrel, nickel plated version. It was great while it worked. After a couple of months of use the C02 didn't quite seal and would leak. In my experience Umarex's customer service has been non existent. I couldn't find a phone number, just an email address. I emailed them weeks ago and didn't get a response. At this time, my gun is non-operable.

The plinking test was absolutely cool as hell. I'd love to see you do some cowboy action stuff. That gun switching was smooth. I always thought those fake shells were kind of tacky but it's neat you showed how to load the pellets just like a single action Colt. Cocking the hammer was a satisfying sound each time. Me personally, though, I just wouldn't pay the cost. They're worth it, but I'd rather buy an admittedly less cool .22 airgun.

Would you sell your 7.5 barrel colt

Can u fan these single action revolvers?

Maybe you can use your tiny rod

Can these be used for self protection ?

I own the peacemaker( same exact one) ....definitely 5 stars! I'm looking to purchase the ace in the hole next, good information on all three. I'm looking forward to the bb revolvers that you mentioned. I'm wondering if you own any of the Webley revolvers and if you've done any reviews on those. I'm looking forward to your next video on any of your next Airguns......always watching to see if I happen to own any of them (sometimes I own some of the ones you review) Thank You

I'm in California where can I get them.

I like how they are made from the original patent plans given a copywrite on Sept 18, 1871. And just added the safety. Wish the real ones had that feature? I have two of the Nickle ones with 5.5" barrel .177 pellet shooters. Then the John Wayne The Shootist collector pistol from PA with 4 3/4" barrel, weathered black finish and numbered 333 of 600 produced. Again, .177 pellet and came in a maple display case with JW's signature engraved on the lid. I like the realistic heft of them. Odd that the pistols are built to the size of the .45lc version, but use cartridges more like a .357 size? Why not make the cylinder & cartridges in .45lc to contain .25cal pellets and rifled barrel liner? Anyway, the holsters available for the .45lc peacemaker with 4.5-5.5 inch barrel fit these Umarex/Colts real well. I got the reproduction 19th century holsters from historicemporium.com . And the matching color concealed carry belt with changeable buckle from midwayusa.com .

But they cost almost as much as a Heritage Rough Rider. I guess if you live in a city these guns are ideal, but I live in small-town Georgia. I guess I'll save a few extra bucks and get a real gun. Not to say that these aren't real, but you know what I mean.

I ate a potato

bro has shaky hands

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I think the nail polish ruins the gun.

Just curious, what does this video have to do with solar panels? Is this a democrat channel?