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.
Screw what Bill Ruger would have done.Here's what Bill Ruger woulda done if he'd been around . . .
I was watin!!!!!Screw what Bill Ruger would have done.
I was watin!!!!!
But he’d have forged a useable grip frame for the things…
Which revolver had a useful grip… very well done.My preference is my 1875 Remington clone
Mike, I see you figured out the action stop! I knew you would figure out something! Hey Hawg...phlttttt! I would use one of those emotie things but can't find em on my tablet.
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