C&B Colt vs Remington article is finished

[Malamute]

Wow...interesting results. I did not comment on the original thread as I only own a Remington, pretty much in line with what you stated in your original posting. My criteria were solid frame, 44 caliber, notch to rest the hammer so I can load all six, and ease of changing the cylinder out.

I have not shot a Colt...what is it that appeals so well to feel? And yes, I would like to read your article. Please post its location when it comes out.

The quality Colt copies have small pins in the back of the cylinder between the nipples that a groove in the hammer rests on. Loading all six and resting the hammer on the pins works fine for safe carry.

 

[Nom de Forum]

IIRC, during the American Civil War, Colts were available in far higher quantities than Remingtons, but soldiers preferred the Remington. If this is indeed true, I wonder if durability, no possibility of losing during disassembly the Colt's small and critical barrel wedge was a factor for preferring the Remington.

 

[Malamute]

IIRC, during the American Civil War, Colts were available in far higher quantities than Remingtons, but soldiers preferred the Remington. If this is indeed true, I wonder if durability, no possibility of losing during disassembly the Colt's small and critical barrel wedge was a factor for preferring the Remington.

I dont recall reading of that, do you have a reference for where you saw it?

The wedge is held in the its screw.

I recall more of the reliability and cylinder bursting questions with the early Remington than praise of its advantages or desirability. Maybe I havent been reading in the right places?

 

[Nom de Forum]

I dont recall reading of that, do you have a reference for where you saw it?

The wedge is held in the its screw.

I recall more of the reliability and cylinder bursting questions with the early Remington than praise of its advantages or desirability. Maybe I havent been reading in the right places?

I don't have any references and may be completely in error which is why I wrote "IIRC".

The wedge is held in by the screw until it is not. I personally had the wedge of my 1860 replica separate from the barrel on a few occasions.

I think some of the popularity of the Colt 1860 then and now is due to name, fashion, and image as much as operating characteristics.

 

[oldfogey4ever]

Hey Mike (not wanting to step on your toes-) but was the reason that most folks preferred the Colt over the Remmy was the grip design (and the lack of the dreaded knuckle rap)?

 

[45 Dragoon]

The wedge should be tapped in and out with a plastic hammer (butt of a screwdriver handle, whatever). Friction keeps the wedge in place. If it causes the barrel to lock up the cyl, you have an arbor problem.
If the wedge is getting loose, arbor fit is the problem. The screw is to keep it from coming completely out.

Mike
www.goonsgunworks.com