Cimarron model P or Cimarron open top?

[Dframe]

I think an open top with the shorter barrel would be fantastic! Especially in the worlds greatest calibre, the 44 special. I already have a Colt SAA, so don't need a cimarron.

 

[bergmen]

I am seriously resisting temptation to get a big bore Open Top (in .44 Special or .45 Colt). But I already have a fine Ruger Bisley in .45 Colt and an FA Model 83 in .454 Casull. My array of single actions is nicely equipped as it is and I just can't justify it.

I have always admired the lines of the Open Top revolvers. I once had a Lyman 1860 Army which I dearly loved but got tired of the disassembly and cleaning required of black powder guns. I've always regretted selling it but it was to finance a repair of an heirloom shotgun and it was necessary (at the time).

But the 1872 has nicely filled that nitch. I'm good.

Dan

 

[rodinal220]

Open Tops are kool.Stay with the 38/44 calibers and avoid the 45,very thin on the forcing cone frame area where the cylinder arbor goes.

 

[StrawHat]

Open Tops are kool.Stay with the 38/44 calibers and avoid the 45,very thin on the forcing cone frame area where the cylinder arbor goes.

Supposedly, this area has been beefed up so as to avoid the problem. I am not sure as I prefer the original cartridge.

 

[couldbeanyone]

Just want to thank everyone for their input. Your testimonials have convinced me that the open top will be durable enough with light loads. So the open top it is. Thanks everyone.

 

[45 Dragoon]

I think my 45 Dragoon (a tuned Kirstkonversion named Whitney) is as reliable as any s.a. I have ever owned. It or her twin ( reg. first mod. no name lol) can be found on my night stand most any night.

Hello everybody, this looks like a great place !!!

 

[CraigC]

There are certainly a lot worse things to spend your time with.

 

[45 Dragoon]

Ain't they sweet!!! I have the twins and an 1860. Too much fun!

 

[Gaucho Gringo]

The main reason the Colt 1873 came to be is because Colt wanted the US Army's contract for cartridge revolvers. They had submitted the Open Top to the Army, S&W and Remington submitted their candidates too. The army came back and told Colt they had rejected their pistol because it has no top strap. Colt hurriedly redesigned their gun with a top strap, resubmitted it to the Army for evaluation and the rest is history. S&W got somewhat of a consultation prize when they were a few years later awarded a small contract for the Schofield revolver and Remington lost out.