GMRevolver
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Years ago I bought a Traditions brass framed .36 "Sheriff" model "1860"(I know 1860s were really .44 and had steel frames and typicall 8" barrels). I ended up enjoying blackpowder much more than I expected to(enjoy it more than smokeless, in fact) and the predictable happened and I wore out the frame.
I'm thinking of getting into percussion revolvers again(with a steel frame this time) and I've read up on the differences between Colt models and Remingtons and Pietta and Uberti. There are a few questions I have that I haven't found answers for which would impact my decision considerably.
My Traditions(which from what I understand is a Pietta) revolver did not have safety pins between the chambers. Is this also a problem for Pietta or Uberti branded Colt revolvers or is this just an issue with historically inaccurate "Traditions" models? I've also noticed that the hammer face looks different from pictures I've seen of others. If I buy a Colt pattern(1851 or 1860), I definitely want these. I know Remington pattern revolvers have the recesses between chambers for the hammer. Also, since my faux "1860" is now a parts gun, will the barrel assembly and cylinder fit a more appropriate Pietta 1860? Would be nice to switch between .44 and .36 when I want.
Another question I have is how much of a difference in muzzle velocity does the 5" vs 8" barrels really make? I know the longer barrels provide a much nicer ramrod lever.
Otherwise I'm really torn between an 1860 or Remington NMA(never shot a Remington), 5" or 8". I know this is more of a personal preference call.
Also, who do you most recommend for ordering? I know of Dixie Gun Works and EMF. Not many choices locally as they're geared more toward inlines.
I'm thinking of getting into percussion revolvers again(with a steel frame this time) and I've read up on the differences between Colt models and Remingtons and Pietta and Uberti. There are a few questions I have that I haven't found answers for which would impact my decision considerably.
My Traditions(which from what I understand is a Pietta) revolver did not have safety pins between the chambers. Is this also a problem for Pietta or Uberti branded Colt revolvers or is this just an issue with historically inaccurate "Traditions" models? I've also noticed that the hammer face looks different from pictures I've seen of others. If I buy a Colt pattern(1851 or 1860), I definitely want these. I know Remington pattern revolvers have the recesses between chambers for the hammer. Also, since my faux "1860" is now a parts gun, will the barrel assembly and cylinder fit a more appropriate Pietta 1860? Would be nice to switch between .44 and .36 when I want.
Another question I have is how much of a difference in muzzle velocity does the 5" vs 8" barrels really make? I know the longer barrels provide a much nicer ramrod lever.
Otherwise I'm really torn between an 1860 or Remington NMA(never shot a Remington), 5" or 8". I know this is more of a personal preference call.
Also, who do you most recommend for ordering? I know of Dixie Gun Works and EMF. Not many choices locally as they're geared more toward inlines.
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