AethelstanAegen
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Hey gents,
I'm new to wheel guns. I've only owned one so far (a 1943 Tula Nagant). I've really enjoyed shooting it (especially in SA) so I've been thinking of buying a second revolver. Topping the short list is the Cimarron 1872 Open Top with a 7-1/2" barrel. I'd seen a few old threads mentioning them in passing but was hoping to get a new take...ie are owners happy with them etc. I'm also trying to decide between .44 Special and .45 "Long" Colt. The rounds seem to be roughly even in terms of cost but I'm not familiar with either round (ie power, kick, history, etc). I imagine I'll likely buy a companion pistol eventually in the SAA/"Peacemaker" variety in .357 (and 5-1/2" barrel) but I really like the looks of the Open Top (and they're not available in .357...I've always been partial to the .45acp so should I give the .45 Colt a try?). What do you think? Suggestions on caliber? Experience/observations with the Open Top? Thanks for any help and sorry for my experience with the rounds. I think these wheelguns may lure me in from the semi-autos (the "dark side" haha).
I'm new to wheel guns. I've only owned one so far (a 1943 Tula Nagant). I've really enjoyed shooting it (especially in SA) so I've been thinking of buying a second revolver. Topping the short list is the Cimarron 1872 Open Top with a 7-1/2" barrel. I'd seen a few old threads mentioning them in passing but was hoping to get a new take...ie are owners happy with them etc. I'm also trying to decide between .44 Special and .45 "Long" Colt. The rounds seem to be roughly even in terms of cost but I'm not familiar with either round (ie power, kick, history, etc). I imagine I'll likely buy a companion pistol eventually in the SAA/"Peacemaker" variety in .357 (and 5-1/2" barrel) but I really like the looks of the Open Top (and they're not available in .357...I've always been partial to the .45acp so should I give the .45 Colt a try?). What do you think? Suggestions on caliber? Experience/observations with the Open Top? Thanks for any help and sorry for my experience with the rounds. I think these wheelguns may lure me in from the semi-autos (the "dark side" haha).