1858 V.S. Spiller and Burr

[black_powder_Rob]

I am considering one of the two mentioned pistols above and am not sure of which one to get. I already own an 1851 navy and am looking for another BP rev. to add. I would like to keep it to a 36 cal and have something that does have a truth to history in it. So I have fallen upon the two revolvers mentioned above. I would like some opinions on both as I have found my self going back and forth on which one to ask my wife for, for my birthday. (Getting both will be out of the question, please lets not go there.)

Thanks to all who reply.

 

[45-70 Ranger]

I have both, and really the S&B is nice in it's own way, but the Remington in .36 is far better as to strength, sighting, and will be a far longer lasting shooter than the S&B. Choosing between the two? No question, go with the Remington, it will take more powder, shoot harder (if needed) and will be a great second BP wheelgun for you.

Wade

 

[arcticap]

I agree with everything you say about the Remington .36. Except that when I went to go buy one I didn't like the smaller sights and the way that it balanced in my hand.
Maybe if I go back and pick up the Spiller & Burr then I can compare them against each other. Or maybe another brand of 1858 .36 Navy will feel better. I like the Pietta .44 Target sights, but I wasn't ready for the Pietta non-adjustable sights, at least not yet.

 

[Fauch125]

try different 1858 Remmy makers

Try different reproduction Remingtons. I've noticed that I prefer the Uberti grip to the Pietta's

 

[45-70 Ranger]

It's all a matter of personal choice

I suppose that's why there is so many different makes and models of pistols. I was a real Colt fan, but I like the Remingtons too. Having cut my teeth on a '51 Colt navy back in 1963, I was a real Colt fan. My dad got a '58 Remington .44 in 1965 and I was really hooked on how different it was. Now I've gone through so many that I can't remember the number of BP wheelguns I've had over the years. Now it's just that old '51, a 2nd Mod. Dragoon, a '58 Remmy .44, and the .36 version, and a Wells FargoMod.....enough to keep me busy.

I have to admit that the Remington is "an acquired taste" if you're used to the Colts... But I do like 'em.

Wade

 

[mykeal]

I've had a Pietta .36 cal '58 Rem New Navy for over 30 years and just recently acquired both a Euroarms .44 cal '58 Rem New Army and a Palmetto .36 cal '61 Spiller & Burr. The New Navy does not fit my hand well: comfortable access to the trigger involves holding the grip too low. This is a personal issue having to do with my ergonomics so you may not feel the same way. The problem is quite a bit better with the New Army and totally nonexistent with the S&B.

But, like I said, that's my personal dimensions at work. As far as the gun designs go, I agree that the Remington is a better choice, almost exclusively because it's steel framed.

 

[Hellgate]

The feel & grip of a Euroarms Remington and a Pietta Remmie are way different. The Pietta is beefier, the Euro smaller gripped and lighter. I like the Euros but my fingers are not thick.

 

[BHP FAN]

Although I am a HUGE fan of the Remmies, and the Spiller and Burr put out by Dixie Gunworks or Cabelas is also a favorite, if it were me....I'd buy a second Navy. Here's why...there is nothing cooler than haveing a pair of sixguns. If one breaks, you not only have another, you also have a source of spare parts!It's pretty rare to have the same part break on both guns, so even if the second one should break, you should be able to cobble a shooting gun together while you wait for your Pietta spare parts kit to show up from Cabelas...oh, it did I mention it's pretty cool to have a pair of sixguns?

 

[Jaymo]

I have thick sausages, er, fingers.
I remember when Piettas were regarded as poor quality.
Sure am glad their fit/finish/quality has improved. I love my Pietta Remmies.

I'd get the Spiller & Burr. I just like them. I'm thinking about getting one from Cabelas while they're on sale for $229.99.

 

[black_powder_Rob]

Yep Jamo, but the Remmies are on sale at cabelas for only 199.
I think on price point and the fact that they are steel frames might sway me that way, but I do love the look of tarnished brass, I mean patina.