KDS
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I am looking at Taylor's 1866 Yellow Boys in 38 spec. But can decide on the barrel length. Should I go with a 20" or 24" and why? Not looking for a trapper or carbine length at this time. Thanks!
Nope. I think you'll find that the revolver magnums typically peak in 18-20" of barrel length. Cartridges like the .38Spl will peak long before that. Going from a 20" to a 24" will absolutely not net you another 100-200fps, not with these chamberings.Longer barrel length will give you better overall velocities with the .357/.38 special.
My thoughts mirror yours and my intent was for a `66 to double up with my Open Top and 1860 conversion .44Colt's.so although 44 special wasnt around in that era, it does fit in well with the popularity of the 44 caliber cartridges of the 19th century and is ballistically a very good, easier to reload, easier to find components for alternative to the 44wcf that you could still use and find chambered for modern revolvers as well
They're all Uberti's. Until Winchester (Miroku) starting making their new `73's, they were the only maker of the 1860, 1866 and 1873. The 1876 situation is a little more convoluted.they all seem like theyre just imported and tweaked versions of uberti, i think cimarron as well, so any way you go youll probably get an uberti
Uh, Uberti DOES offfer the 1866 in .44 special
Exclusively
Through Cimarron Firearms
http://www.cimarron-firearms.com/repeating-rifles-1/1866-yellowboy/carbine-1.html