WOOF!Cabelas has the Pietta version (8" barrel, steel grip straps).
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shooting/Black-Powder/Pistols|/pc/104792580/c/104701680/sc/104503680/1861-Steel-Frame-Navy-36-Caliber-Revolver/739977.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fshooting-black-powder-pistols%2F_%2FN-1100201%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104503680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104792580%253Bcat104701680&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104792580%3Bcat104701680%3Bcat104503680
Cabelas has the best price going (on Sale $199) for a Piettia. Yes the BBL is 8" and it does have "that" grip... But it's a sound and reliable revolver.
I just ordered one of the 5" models myself! I wanted the semi-rebated cylinder and the short barrel just for fun.
The BEST model in my opnion is the Uberti "London" model. It has the Modern Colt Gripframe shape and has a steel backstrap.The BBL length is the correct 7 1/2". Prices vary on this model so shop around...
HTH,
ZVP
Makos Goods said:2. There isn't a 5" version of the 1861 available from anyone. There never has been.
Fingers,Makos, OK, I understand your comment now. You do not consider half fluted models to be true 1861 Navies. Under that premise, none of Piettas products are TRUE 1861 Navies.
RPRCA website has a picture of a round cylindered 5 inch barreled 1861 by Pietta.
But I think you have more than Hellgate and I put together. You my friend are one sick puppy...