bluffskier
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Ok, I'm super new to black powder. Anyway I did get my 1858 peitta in from Cabela's last Friday. I took it to this good out door range and fired it 18 times. Great fun, it was my first time. I started out with 20 gr of triple se7en for the first 12 shots. Running a swab down the barrel and cleaning after every 6. Anyway I get to shot 13 and the barrel catch (the thing that secures the loading lever when not in use) comes off the gun. . I guess this se7en is super hot!! lol. I called Cabela's when I got home and they said I could return it to the store in Buda, TX, which is about 220 miles north. Just north of San Marcos, which has big time shopping for the wife, plus the Alamo for me to see (it never gets old, I'm not even from texas either) in San Antonio and the River Walk for the wife too. With the trip being justified I set off and picked up the last one they had. Looked great, I get home and the rear adjustable sight is super slanted to the side. Keep in mind that I'm not ranting here, just need some pointers.
I really love the stainless look for the 1858 Peitta, but this is too much for me to handle. I have everything I need for the gun and extra parts cylinder too, all unused in orignal packing. HERE'S THE DELIMA- I noticed they have the Walker at Cabela's too, for 10 bucks more than the Peitta I have. The Walker is like a chick at the bar, the more you look at her, the more convinced you need her in your life. The Walker is a Uberti also. Which appears to get better reviews.
Another question- How is the durability of the the topless frames such as the colt design. That was what orginally turned me off to them but now I am reconsidering my descision. How does the topless frame handle the higher powder loads of the Walker over time? I have strong feelings for the Walker now and can basically exchange my SS 1858 and parts I have and still buy some stuff for it such as a holster and extra nipples.
I appolgize for the long post, but I feel like I 'm in the dark and need to clarify some things for myself. If I wasn't on watch today I would hop on the bike and cruise up there alone. This time stuck here is allowing me to try and get some opinions before I jump off the cliff again. As it stands I'm going to go with the Walker now if they still have them in stock, if not I'll just order one.
I really love the stainless look for the 1858 Peitta, but this is too much for me to handle. I have everything I need for the gun and extra parts cylinder too, all unused in orignal packing. HERE'S THE DELIMA- I noticed they have the Walker at Cabela's too, for 10 bucks more than the Peitta I have. The Walker is like a chick at the bar, the more you look at her, the more convinced you need her in your life. The Walker is a Uberti also. Which appears to get better reviews.
Another question- How is the durability of the the topless frames such as the colt design. That was what orginally turned me off to them but now I am reconsidering my descision. How does the topless frame handle the higher powder loads of the Walker over time? I have strong feelings for the Walker now and can basically exchange my SS 1858 and parts I have and still buy some stuff for it such as a holster and extra nipples.
I appolgize for the long post, but I feel like I 'm in the dark and need to clarify some things for myself. If I wasn't on watch today I would hop on the bike and cruise up there alone. This time stuck here is allowing me to try and get some opinions before I jump off the cliff again. As it stands I'm going to go with the Walker now if they still have them in stock, if not I'll just order one.