Panzerschwein
member
Hello friends, well I sent an E-mail to the people who make SliX-Shot nipples and this is was their reply:
I originally told them of my woes, explaining how I was using 20 grain charges of GOEX FFFG and Remington #10 caps. As you can see, they said my charges were too much and that these nipples were designed for lighter charges and lighter mainsprings. Nowhere on the SliX-Shot product page does it mention this.
So, I've decided to do what I should have done from the beginning... I've reinstalled the virgin Uberti factory nipples on my '51 Navy and will see how those run on the range this Saturday afternoon. I will be using my stock of Remington #10 caps. Anybody know if Uberti nipples like Remington #10s?
Thanks guys for all the help so far. I'll see if I have any issues when I go to the range.
-Cooldill
Received your email and thank you for choosing Slix-shot nipples.
Since you are shooting 36's 20 grains of 3fff is too hot. Reduce your charge to around 15-16 gr.
our nipples are designed for lighter charges and lighter hammer spring.
When you use a full charge the blow back on the nipple is to much thus the cap separates and possible fall into the gun or as you mentioned hang the pistol up making it hard to rotate.
The 2 small holes on the nipple allows for the reduced hammer pressure.
I personally shoot 1862 police 36 cal pistols and found once I reduced my charge the caps did not blow off, but they either came off when I rotated the cyl or stayed on the nipple.
Hope this helps!
Best regards,
Big iron Buster
Slix- shot nipples
TK4B Enterprises
I originally told them of my woes, explaining how I was using 20 grain charges of GOEX FFFG and Remington #10 caps. As you can see, they said my charges were too much and that these nipples were designed for lighter charges and lighter mainsprings. Nowhere on the SliX-Shot product page does it mention this.
So, I've decided to do what I should have done from the beginning... I've reinstalled the virgin Uberti factory nipples on my '51 Navy and will see how those run on the range this Saturday afternoon. I will be using my stock of Remington #10 caps. Anybody know if Uberti nipples like Remington #10s?
Thanks guys for all the help so far. I'll see if I have any issues when I go to the range.
-Cooldill