whughett
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Just received a Taylors and Co. conversion cylinder for the Uberti 1860 Army , a drop in fit. The Army has a Goons full treatment so wonder if that had an impact on the drop in fit. Dry function is fine, 50 rounds at the range should proof it in. At this point I'll say the Taylors doesn't have the heft,, overall finish and good looks of the Howells.(All of this may be down to engineering as the thinner back plate allows for an inline cylinder bore, hence only five shots, as opposed to Howells slight off kilter approach, which allows for six in the same diameter cylinder). It does however have an extra bolt notch, for hammer down and locked, between the timed notches, hence full load carry capability, and with cartridges I only shoot five at a time anyway.
Thursday I'll give it a go at the range. Have a box of fifty 45C, 200FP over 6.2 Trail Boss loaded up. Both the R&S and ROA like this load. Three cap guns outfitted with both cylinders now. Still shoot more round ball over 3f loose than cartridges but Its nice having the choice as weather or mood dictates. Mood being, should I reload when I get home or clean a fouled gun.
Up side to this, An Uberti 1860 Army with conversion can still be had for less than $500 total. Unless its been thru Goons, as this one has.
Um, wonder how that Walker would look sporting a conversion cylinder.
Too bad the Navies aren't true 38s'
Thursday I'll give it a go at the range. Have a box of fifty 45C, 200FP over 6.2 Trail Boss loaded up. Both the R&S and ROA like this load. Three cap guns outfitted with both cylinders now. Still shoot more round ball over 3f loose than cartridges but Its nice having the choice as weather or mood dictates. Mood being, should I reload when I get home or clean a fouled gun.
Up side to this, An Uberti 1860 Army with conversion can still be had for less than $500 total. Unless its been thru Goons, as this one has.
Um, wonder how that Walker would look sporting a conversion cylinder.
Too bad the Navies aren't true 38s'
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