BullRunBear
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Just ordered a Pietta steel frame 1858 Remington with 8" barrel on sale at Cabelas for $190. Seemed like a good deal. All my other C&B revolvers are Colts, except for an old ROA which is in a class by itself. I've handled Remingtons but never fired any. I have large hands and prefered the bigger grips on the Colts. However, I've seen so many posts from people who like the Remingtons, I thought I should have an example.
Do the smaller grips help those with smaller to average size hands? I will be introducing the daughters, ages 8 and 11, of some good friends to BP shooting this summer. I have ML rifles appropriate for their size but the Colt grips are a bit big for them. Also, I introduce folks to BP shooting, and firearms generally, whenever possible and wondered if the Remington might suit them better. I love my ROA but it's kinda bulky for some new comers.
Any impressions about accuracy and recoil with the 1858 Pietta, or any suggestions, would be appreciated. It will be for paper punching at 50 yards maximum. I have both # 10 and # 11 caps available and normally use a Ted Cash revolver capper.
I've heard about the overly tight nipples in the Piettas and have some Liquid Wrench standing by for the first cleaning.
I use .457 balls in the other guns. Does anyone use that size in their 1858 Pietta? Not critical but it would be nice to standardize ball size if possible.
Figured I would start with 25 grs of Goex FFF and see what the new gun likes for a load.
My recent Piettas have been fine guns so I'm not concerned about the Pietta vs. Uberti situation.
Thanks for any information.
Jeff
Do the smaller grips help those with smaller to average size hands? I will be introducing the daughters, ages 8 and 11, of some good friends to BP shooting this summer. I have ML rifles appropriate for their size but the Colt grips are a bit big for them. Also, I introduce folks to BP shooting, and firearms generally, whenever possible and wondered if the Remington might suit them better. I love my ROA but it's kinda bulky for some new comers.
Any impressions about accuracy and recoil with the 1858 Pietta, or any suggestions, would be appreciated. It will be for paper punching at 50 yards maximum. I have both # 10 and # 11 caps available and normally use a Ted Cash revolver capper.
I've heard about the overly tight nipples in the Piettas and have some Liquid Wrench standing by for the first cleaning.
I use .457 balls in the other guns. Does anyone use that size in their 1858 Pietta? Not critical but it would be nice to standardize ball size if possible.
Figured I would start with 25 grs of Goex FFF and see what the new gun likes for a load.
My recent Piettas have been fine guns so I'm not concerned about the Pietta vs. Uberti situation.
Thanks for any information.
Jeff