Eve Flanigan 11.10.22
Taylor’s & Co., based mostly in Virginia, lately launched a sequence of 1873 Colt Cattleman reproductions, with a twist: they’re chambered in 9mm Luger. The brand new product line is named the TC9. Presently I’ve one in every of these new wheelguns in hand and have had the prospect to expertise it on the vary. As a shooter who spends nearly all of her time with semiauto weapons, this was a step out of the field.
Taylor’s & Co. gives 4 potential end, grip, and barrel size mixtures for the TC9. At the least that’s the case as of this writing. The specimen on this assessment has the shorter, 4.75-inch barrel, with picket Military checkered grips and blued end. It’s additionally provided in a 5.5-inch barrel model. Then there’s a coloration case hardened model, in both barrel size, with black artificial checkered grips described as providing a extra fashionable grip. I discover the shorter/conventional trim stylish; however the others are engaging in their very own proper. By the way, Taylor’s acts as distributor and has clearly branded the gun. The precise producer is Pietta, of Italy.
After all, I first laid eyes and fingers on this gun at my native gun retailer. The clerk who processed the switch is a fan of traditional revolvers and at first he form of scoffed on the idea of European chambering on this image of the Previous West. However his skepticism quickly turned to a smile as he dealt with the TC9. “4 clicks, identical to the true Colt,” he stated, working the hammer. Compliments on the wonderful high quality of checkering on the grips quickly adopted. And as I used to be leaving, he opined, “with the worth of ammo, it’s a fairly good thought to have a revolver that runs 9.”
The TC9 1873 SA is available in a carboard-sleeved Styrofoam field with an inside cut-out for the gun. Included is a slick, well-designed consumer guide with pictorial descriptions. Whereas packaging high quality charges extremely with some, I used to be happy to see what I understand as the right allocation of sources right here.
My solely different expertise with a revolver that runs a semiauto load is the double/single motion Pitbull by Constitution Arms. Its built-in moon clips present the same financial benefit, permitting a wheelgun to run 45 ACP ammunition. In my dwelling state, hid carry permits are action- and caliber-specific, so this gun will get loads of mileage in our secure as it could actually cut back the general value of acquiring a license. That was the lengthy model of the story of how this financial/ammo availability comfort is typically balanced by the considerably fussy strategy of loading and unloading right into a cylinder designed for rimmed cartridges. However I needn’t have anxious; no matter firm made this 1873 reproduction has labored out a seamless new design. The 9mm cartridges drop in effortlessly and the loading gate opens and closes with out a hitch of any kind.
Likewise in the case of taking pictures, it ran like a allure. Firing from 5 to seven yards, level of goal was level of influence besides once I made the occasional mistake. As will be anticipated with any barrel, ammunition made a distinction in precision. We ran three completely different ammo varieties: Hornady Customized 124 grain XTP JHP, Horndady American Gunner with 115 grain XTP JHP, and a field of aluminum cased Federal Aluminum 115 grain FMJ. The Hornady carried out extraordinarily effectively, as did the Federal. Errors outdoors of a single-hole, five-shot group had been all mine. The American Gunner put in a disappointingly scattered group, although, and whereas it’s completely good for observe, it could not be my first decide for pairing with the TC9 for dwelling protection, competitors, or something that may name for excellent accuracy.
The TC9 is solely a pleasure. It handles and shoots extraordinarily effectively. Its loading, cocking, and extracting processes, together with a crisp set off, are as clean as an over-the-counter revolver can get. It may run proper alongside its 45 LC stablemates sooner, due to much less recoil, and longer, due to utilizing less expensive and presently extensively accessible 9mm ammunition. It’s a incredible leisure shooter however can pull its weight for any acceptable job. I’m not accustomed to Single Motion Taking pictures Society guidelines, but it surely looks as if it might be a robust contender as a aggressive gun. For anybody who enjoys a single motion revolver and wonderful Italian craftsmanship, this one’s a pleaser.
Specs: Taylor’s & Firm TC9 1873 9mm Cattleman Duplicate
- Cartridge: 9mm Luger
- Capability: 6-Spherical Cylinder
- Barrel Size: 4.75″ | 5.5″
- Total Size: 10.25″ | 11″
- Weight: 2.3 Lb | 2.4 Lb (relying on Barrel Size)
- End: Blued (with Wooden Grip) | Colour Case Hardened (Artificial Grip)
- Grip: Checkered Walnut Wooden (Military dimension) | Black Checkered Plastic (Navy dimension)
- Worth: $546.39 Black Grip/Case Hardened (both Barrel Size) | $588.14 Walnut/Blued (both Barrel Size)
A lot appreciation to Hornady and Fortunate Gunner for the ammunition used on this assessment.
