sirdutch
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I was wondering which of the two replica Cimarron revolvers would be the more historically accurate.The choices are the 1860 Richards-Mason or the 1860 Richards type 2 as shown on their site. I have included the Cimarron link to clarify things.
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/conversion-revolvers/1860-conversions.html
I am leaning towards the .44 Colt chambering. However, the 38 special would be cheaper to shoot, Still, the .44 Colt seems the way to go. .45 long Colt is offered by other manufacturers but there seems to be a controversy as to the safety of that caliber due in part to the barrel bore and the claim that the bore is actually a tad too small. Seems to me that would be an easy fix in design at the factory but I've seen some posts on the matter.
Thanks for any comments anyone might have.
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/conversion-revolvers/1860-conversions.html
I am leaning towards the .44 Colt chambering. However, the 38 special would be cheaper to shoot, Still, the .44 Colt seems the way to go. .45 long Colt is offered by other manufacturers but there seems to be a controversy as to the safety of that caliber due in part to the barrel bore and the claim that the bore is actually a tad too small. Seems to me that would be an easy fix in design at the factory but I've seen some posts on the matter.
Thanks for any comments anyone might have.