My younger brother had this one:
I prefer the one with the wood grips vs the white, and the trigger could have been a bit better, but holy wow did it gobble up 357 like it was candy. You're not too far from Dave's Gun Shop in Holland, which normally has a decent selection of SA revolvers, including the Vaquero. Pretty easy to clean and maintain, and it was an absolute hoot with 38's.
Another worth looking at would be the New Model Blackhawk with traditional ramp front/adjustable rear sights. It think it's really nice looking, and the sights would likely have me picking this over the Vaquero:
Thanks Hopper! I'm not able to see the first picture. What is it? Also, are you saying you are able to shoot 38s out of a 357 SA?
I am looking for a single action revolver to have fun at the range with. Is the vaquero a good one to purchase for 600 dollars?
Yes.
Single Action Only (SAO) limits your choices.
SA/DA gives you more options. (Single Action/ Double Action)
This is quite true. OP, any particular reason you're after a SAO revolver? You could get a SA/DA and have the best of both worlds. Plus, nailing steel with a nicely tuned revolver in DA is a fantastic feeling of accomplishment. Buying new, I suppose a SAO tends to be more affordable, but depending on what you want to do with it, also less practical.
But in my experience, DAO (Double Action Only) is really tough at the range.
I see a few of you recommended the 45 colt. So far i've shot a few 9mm handguns and the kick wasn't too bad. Overall which is better to get the 357 or the 45?