[vega]

I finally joined the band wagon and placed an order for CVA 1851 revolver, nothing fancy though, just for fun. Do I need to get an extra set of nipples? I called CVA customer service and they told me I should get the 6.75 size. Well that's out of stock and the availables are 1/4x28 and 6x1mm. Which is the right one for revolver?

TIA,
vega

[Mark whiz]

I wouldn't worry too much about replacement nipples. I've had my 1858 for over 3 years now and still have 2 3-packs of nipples that I've never even opened and I've fired 100s of rounds thru the 2 complete cylinders I have for it.

In fact, a spare cylinder is the much better investment....................allows for much more shooting for a given amount of range time. Cabelas carries them, complete with nipples, for a fair price. Here's a link for it:
Spare 1851 Cylinder (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jhtml?id=0006186210323a&navAction=push&navCount=2&indexId=cat20817&podId=0006186&catalogCode=UE&parentId=cat20817&parentType=index&rid=&_DARGS=%2Fcabelas%2Fen%2Fcommon%2Fcatalog%2Fitem-link.jhtml_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20712&hasJS=true)

[vega]

Mark - Thanks for the advice. I'll pass the extra cylinder since I won't be shooting much from this revolver. The price just caught my eyes and I couldn't let it pass.

vega

[vega]

Ok guys, I need to ressurect this thread again. I will buy something on-line and I might as well get a replacement nipples. What size should I buy? This revolver is made by Pietta for CVA.

vega

[Jim K]

Check the gun out before worrying about nipples. The hammer should NOT touch the nipples; there should be a few thousandths clearance. This is good to fire the cap and the hammer won't batter the nipples either in firing or in dry firing.

Jim