The RUGER OLD ARMY Club

Michigan Mike · Feb 28, 2017

Sistema1927 said:
In my opinion, yes. Even a .32 five shooter like an 1849 is tons of fun. Not to mention that one of the nicest percussion revolvers is the .36 five shot 1862 Pocket Police.

Is that a Pietta?

Michigan Mike · Feb 28, 2017

Sistema1927 said:
In my opinion, yes. Even a .32 five shooter like an 1849 is tons of fun. Not to mention that one of the nicest percussion revolvers is the .36 five shot 1862 Pocket Police.

Do you find a big quality difference in Pietta and Uberti these days. I ordered an Uberti inox style revolver recently and wasn't impressed. I sent it back.

Sistema1927 · Feb 28, 2017

Both of mine (1862 & 1849) are Uberti. I had a few cosmetic issues with my most recent Uberti purchase (the 1862), but was able to correct them myself. I have a Pietta 1861 and 1858, and both of them were fine. I did, however, purchase them some years ago.

Michigan Mike · Feb 28, 2017

That pocket police revolver looks awesome. My father has a high standard .36 that I might try and talk him out of.

Michigan Mike · Feb 28, 2017

Sistema1927 said:
Both of mine (1862 & 1849) are Uberti. I had a few cosmetic issues with my most recent Uberti purchase (the 1862), but was able to correct them myself. I have a Pietta 1861 and 1858, and both of them were fine. I did, however, purchase them some years ago.

My 1851 Pietta has some timing/internal issues that I've been working on.....it's from the 90s. My1858 from a few years ago is solid as a rock.

Michigan Mike · Feb 28, 2017

The internal parts need occasional honing. The metal may be a little soft. I do have to polish thehammer face too as it peels off the caps easily.

robhof · Feb 28, 2017

I agree, I've got 2 ROA's, a 36, 2; 31's (a Remmie, and a Colt) and even a Naa 22, all are fun to shoot.

Michigan Mike · Feb 28, 2017

I made this holster a few years ago. It's not perfect....it was my first attempt at a project like this. I learned a lot.

robhof · Mar 4, 2017

Michigan Mike said:
View attachment 230730 View attachment 230729 View attachment 230729 I made this holster a few years ago. It's not perfect....it was my first attempt at a project like this. I learned a lot.

Not bad for a 1st project, perfectly functional and a lot finer than some of the commercial offerings I've seen.

Michigan Mike · Mar 4, 2017

robhof said:
Not bad for a 1st project, perfectly functional and a lot finer than some of the commercial offerings I've seen.

I am going to try to do another holster soon. Gotta get my skills up.

4v50 Gary · Mar 4, 2017

Michigan Mike said:
View attachment 230327 My new project.....a cylinder loader. Any advice?

I have a loader based on that. Let me see if someone smarter than I knows how to post a pic.

Michigan Mike · Mar 5, 2017

4v50 Gary said:
I have a loader based on that. Let me see if someone smarter than I knows how to post a pic.

Mine turned out good. Do you like yours?

Tallbald · Mar 5, 2017

Michigan Mike said:
View attachment 230730 View attachment 230729 View attachment 230729 I made this holster a few years ago. It's not perfect....it was my first attempt at a project like this. I learned a lot.

MI Mike that's handsome! I too craft full flap holsters and that's a well balanced and nicely laid out one there. Don.

Michigan Mike · Mar 5, 2017

Thanks Don. I like doing projects.

Chili_pepper917 · Mar 8, 2017

Michigan Mike said:
View attachment 230327 My new project.....a cylinder loader. Any advice?

I love your loading block, very nice work. What is that base press unit you started with?

Thanks,

Chili

Michigan Mike · Mar 9, 2017

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004K60H08/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

classicballistx · Mar 10, 2017

Michigan Mike said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004K60H08/ref=yo_ii_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That was ingenious!

Michigan Mike · Mar 10, 2017

classicballistx said:
That was ingenious!

I saw something like it online and got lucky with some hardwood scraps.

Noz · Mar 10, 2017

Drag out the big bag of gold dust and have the ROAs converted to 36 cal.

Noz · Mar 10, 2017

Michigan Mike said:
I added a return spring after drilling out the rivet on the loading ram.View attachment 230572

Any thought given to cupping the surface of the bolt to accomodate the RB shape?
I'll be building one next week and I'm considering adding a piece of white formica under the cylinder to make seeing the open flash holes easier.

Chili_pepper917 · Mar 10, 2017

Thanks Mike

Best regards,

Chili

Michigan Mike · Mar 10, 2017

Noz said:
Any thought given to cupping the surface of the bolt to accomodate the RB shape?
I'll be building one next week and I'm considering adding a piece of white formica under the cylinder to make seeing the open flash holes easier.

I did cupthe surface with a dremel bit.

Bishop Creek · Mar 14, 2017

Picked up a new (to me) Old Army today with aftermarket grips.

Blackpowdershooter44 · Mar 14, 2017

Bishop Creek said:
Picked up a new (to me) Old Army today with aftermarket grips.

That's a beauty!!! Congrats to you!

Patocazador · Mar 15, 2017

Gorgeous gun. :thumbup:

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