gunboat57
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I've been shooting cap n ball revolvers for four decades, off and on. I've owned Colt types including 1860, 1861, "1851" 44, and a Remington 44 NMA.
Today I only have an "1851" 44 with 5" barrel and one other: I recently traded into a Ruger Old Army. The ROA is supposed to be the epitome of cap n ball revolvers. It is big, rugged, well made, has adjustable sights. What more could you want, right?
So am I crazy for wanting to sell the ROA and buy another Colt replica? It just seems like the Colts are so much more handy, balance better, point more naturally, and appear to be much better proportioned. Has anyone else used a ROA and then ended up preferring Colt replicas?
Today I only have an "1851" 44 with 5" barrel and one other: I recently traded into a Ruger Old Army. The ROA is supposed to be the epitome of cap n ball revolvers. It is big, rugged, well made, has adjustable sights. What more could you want, right?
So am I crazy for wanting to sell the ROA and buy another Colt replica? It just seems like the Colts are so much more handy, balance better, point more naturally, and appear to be much better proportioned. Has anyone else used a ROA and then ended up preferring Colt replicas?