DC Plumber
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Happy Friday to you all,
A year ago, or so I purchased a Taylor's 1873 Drifter 45 Colt revolver. My shooting buddy has an 1875 Outlaw 45 Colt which prompted me to get a single action also. I have two Smith and Wesson revolvers that shoot 45acp and a Les Baer 45 auto and thus wanted to get a cylinder for The Drifter in 45 auto. They were on back order forever. Finally got an email from Taylors and they are now available. Only $140.00. I had to get one. It arrived about 5 days after ordering it. Looks exactly like the 45 Colt cylinder except for the charge holes are for 45 auto.
They said it needed minor fitting. I got out my caliper and started comparing dimensions with the original 45 Colt cylinder. I poked around various gun forums and found some pointers. On a quiet afternoon with bright light, my reading glasses and a fine hone I set out to work on the new cylinder. I don't remember the numbers but I went slow and finally I could get the new cylinder into the opening. I check gaps with a feeler gauge and new I was only a few more strokes away from a perfect fit. Total time including fitting attempts and studying the situation, about one hour.
It fits and operates perfectly. Hopefully tomorrow I will get in a few shots to test it before me and guys head up to the cabin to make a bunch or empties in a few weeks.
I plan on shooting mostly 200g lswc over 5.5g of 231 which is what I shoot in my other three 45s. Now when I get the Lee 6000 cranking out ammo it will be for four guns, all a pleasure to shoot.
For $140 it was a small risk to try fitting myself and since no alterations are needed on the gun itself, my risk was limited. Anyone thinking of taking this on, do it. A very easy job.
A year ago, or so I purchased a Taylor's 1873 Drifter 45 Colt revolver. My shooting buddy has an 1875 Outlaw 45 Colt which prompted me to get a single action also. I have two Smith and Wesson revolvers that shoot 45acp and a Les Baer 45 auto and thus wanted to get a cylinder for The Drifter in 45 auto. They were on back order forever. Finally got an email from Taylors and they are now available. Only $140.00. I had to get one. It arrived about 5 days after ordering it. Looks exactly like the 45 Colt cylinder except for the charge holes are for 45 auto.
They said it needed minor fitting. I got out my caliper and started comparing dimensions with the original 45 Colt cylinder. I poked around various gun forums and found some pointers. On a quiet afternoon with bright light, my reading glasses and a fine hone I set out to work on the new cylinder. I don't remember the numbers but I went slow and finally I could get the new cylinder into the opening. I check gaps with a feeler gauge and new I was only a few more strokes away from a perfect fit. Total time including fitting attempts and studying the situation, about one hour.
It fits and operates perfectly. Hopefully tomorrow I will get in a few shots to test it before me and guys head up to the cabin to make a bunch or empties in a few weeks.
I plan on shooting mostly 200g lswc over 5.5g of 231 which is what I shoot in my other three 45s. Now when I get the Lee 6000 cranking out ammo it will be for four guns, all a pleasure to shoot.
For $140 it was a small risk to try fitting myself and since no alterations are needed on the gun itself, my risk was limited. Anyone thinking of taking this on, do it. A very easy job.
