45 Dragoon
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Ok, I'll just say that these revolvers y'all are pontificating on can be set to some of the tightest, closest tolerances available from the finest makers of single action revolvers today. Of course they don't come that way from the factory but they don't cost $1,000.00-$2,000.00 either!
For example, an open top can be setup with a dedicated barrel/cyl clearance of .0025"-.003". Timing adjusted to perfect timing. With a bolt block and action stop installed, it will have the most mechanically accurate action one can achieve. Converting the flat action springs to coil/torsion springs along with a coil hand spring gives "life of the revolver" service and reliability. It's the same setup you'll find in a Freedom Arms mod.97 (minus the bolt block and action stop!)
These same mods done to a Remington '58,'75 or '90 will make a Ruger blush! (and you won't have a beauty ring around your cylinder!) The one exception is that I don't do barrel set backs so barrel/cylinder clearances are what they are.
As for conversion cylinders, if you want a Dragoon in 45C, where do you buy one? Same with a Walker. The others are offered "new from factory" so if it's a money thing, that's how you go. On the other hand, if you already have a long loved open top or Remi, a new or used cylinder is cheaper than a new revolver. These revolvers are plenty strong enough as a platform for the conversion cyl.
The Italians make a pretty good starting platform that can be made into some incredible S.A. revolvers. I make um every day!
Mike
For example, an open top can be setup with a dedicated barrel/cyl clearance of .0025"-.003". Timing adjusted to perfect timing. With a bolt block and action stop installed, it will have the most mechanically accurate action one can achieve. Converting the flat action springs to coil/torsion springs along with a coil hand spring gives "life of the revolver" service and reliability. It's the same setup you'll find in a Freedom Arms mod.97 (minus the bolt block and action stop!)
These same mods done to a Remington '58,'75 or '90 will make a Ruger blush! (and you won't have a beauty ring around your cylinder!) The one exception is that I don't do barrel set backs so barrel/cylinder clearances are what they are.
As for conversion cylinders, if you want a Dragoon in 45C, where do you buy one? Same with a Walker. The others are offered "new from factory" so if it's a money thing, that's how you go. On the other hand, if you already have a long loved open top or Remi, a new or used cylinder is cheaper than a new revolver. These revolvers are plenty strong enough as a platform for the conversion cyl.
The Italians make a pretty good starting platform that can be made into some incredible S.A. revolvers. I make um every day!
Mike
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