il.bill
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I am looking for feedback on a Traditions #FR18512 (made by Pietta) 1851 Navy Black Powder Revolver chambered in .44 caliber. I realize that an authentic reproduction 1851 Navy Revolver would be chambered in .36 caliber (as Wild Bill Hickok and many others would testify), but I am leaning towards buying the .44 for several reasons.
1) I already have an 1858 Remington cap and ball revolver chambered in .44 caliber so I figured that would keep my BP handgun shooting more simplified than adding one in .36 caliber. 2) The cost on the Traditions .44 1851 Navy model is hard to beat for a steel framed revolver at about $215. 3) I am only shooting for recreation and my own enjoyment so having an 'incorrect' revolver chambering does not bother me.
Has anyone shot the Traditions P/N: FR18512 revolver? Does the larger caliber throw off the balance and feel significantly? I imagine that eventually I will find a steel framed .36 caliber 1851 Navy at an agreeable price and get it just so I can see for myself if it is one of the best balanced and most natural aiming revolvers of all time to shoot, but as seldom as I have a range day featuring BP shooting, I figure the .44 version will give me a taste with plenty of 'bang for the buck'.
1) I already have an 1858 Remington cap and ball revolver chambered in .44 caliber so I figured that would keep my BP handgun shooting more simplified than adding one in .36 caliber. 2) The cost on the Traditions .44 1851 Navy model is hard to beat for a steel framed revolver at about $215. 3) I am only shooting for recreation and my own enjoyment so having an 'incorrect' revolver chambering does not bother me.
Has anyone shot the Traditions P/N: FR18512 revolver? Does the larger caliber throw off the balance and feel significantly? I imagine that eventually I will find a steel framed .36 caliber 1851 Navy at an agreeable price and get it just so I can see for myself if it is one of the best balanced and most natural aiming revolvers of all time to shoot, but as seldom as I have a range day featuring BP shooting, I figure the .44 version will give me a taste with plenty of 'bang for the buck'.