dickydalton
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I'm split between my 1860 and my 1861, so I picked both. As an aside, many, many BP shooters are always loading less than full loads anyway so who needs a stronger gun?
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By just looking at them, the1858 has more strength due to the addition of a topstrap. An enclosed “box” is much less prone to fractures.
The Colt’s wedge is problematic also.
Plus the Remington is so much more user friendly due the simple and quick cylinder swap ability.
Mike,.just a thought but why don't you buy a few remmys, trick em out put em in a nice box and sell those babys on ebay
Unless you call it a cylinder mount… smh…Ebay got to where they wouldn't allow gun parts at all until they figured out how much money they were losing. You still can't sell frames not even cap and ball frames.
Yes, it is a false assumption. Common, yes, but completely false nonetheless.That would be a false assumption . . .
Mike
Unless you call it a cylinder mount… smh…
I once won an ebay bid for an uberti blackpowder 1873. After winning I noticed that someone had drilled the opening for the firing pin to allow the use of a centerfire cylinder. Uh, nope! Not going there. The seller tried to force the issue until I told them that the next step was a call to the ATF. They relisted and sold it.I've seen bp and smokeless frames in parts sets. Have to wonder if they were ATF stings. For me the 51 navy points and feels best. I don't like the large army grip frame. It's too much like a Bisley grip. I wouldn't mind an 1860 with a navy grip. I'd probably like an 1861 Colt but never had one.
Remington, because you don't have to worry about arbor length or getting the wedge in just right. It's easy to swap cylinders in the Remington. The solid top strap gives at least the appearance of more strength.
You need a Graveyard Jack holster in that picture like I did!Here's where I'm at with it. While you shouldn't have to "fix" a new gun (but seriously they're only $300 guns), I've never wanted to spend the money to "fix" a Remington. One can easily argue that a perfected 1860, is a perfect sixgun.
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Truer words have never been spoken! My gosh that’s a beautiful revolver!Here's where I'm at with it. While you shouldn't have to "fix" a new gun (but seriously they're only $300 guns), I've never wanted to spend the money to "fix" a Remington. One can easily argue that a perfected 1860, is a perfect sixgun.
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Once upon a time I would have agreed with the Remington thing. Until I had my '60 Goonerized. Since then all bets are off.Guys don't get me twisted I prefer colts and if we're between a actual colt or a actual Remington it would be a colt but we're talking replicas here and I chose the Santa Barbara 1858 simply put there's not another bp gun I've came into that was built like it.
Closest in quality and accuracy are Ubertis 1858s but a Santa makes Ubertis forged frame not feel so special at all.theheat treated steel Santa uses is what they use In There ordinance machine guns.
Com'on Cap !!!!! Give it up !!!Once upon a time I would have agreed with the Remington thing. Until I had my '60 Goonerized. Since then all bets are off.
I agree with you 100% on the Santa Barbara. They are built like a brick outhouse. If I had any guts, I'd send mine to Mike for Goonerizing as well.