Guess I'll make the open top guys mad

[Old Fuff]

It's all about load development.

Partly, but the most important factor is a chamber(s) that size the ball to match bore groove diameter, and are concentrict with the bore.

 

[CraigC]

You might decide to treat yourself to a nice steel framed Navy. Get both barrels, have dovetail front sights installed and ream the chambers. My new Pietta London model is a really nice sixgun for the money.

 

[BHP FAN]

Sell it, and buy another Remington.

 

[Old Fuff]

The reproductions of Remington's New Model revolvers use basically the same style of lockwork as Colt's, and can have the same problems. While they can have some advantages (and disadvantages) when compared against similar Colt's, the way the internal parts work is not one of them.

 

[hang fire]

Just my 2 cents. IMO the Colt's shine when it comes to close range instinctive point and shoot.

For paper punching my Remmy has it all hollow over my Colts, but my 8" barreled Remmy is a clumsy chunk of iron for instinctive shooting. When it comes to bouncing pop cans and popping running bunnies without even thinking about, or looking at the sights, my Colts are the way to go.

My favorite Colts for such, are a .44 1860 Army and a .36 1862 Police. It took some practice over the years to get good, but once achieved, it was fun time. Some people ( the easily impressed ones no doubt) are a little amazed when talking to them, I just glance at a can, small stone & etc. at 10 yards or so, and quickly send them flying.

 

[MCgunner]

Yeah, nothing wrong with the colt for point shooting. But, that 5.5" barrel just don't seem to have the accuracy. May be shallow rifling. The 7" does a lot better. That's why I haven't chopped it.