GENTLEMAN OF THE CHARCOAL
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I don't know which one is stronger, Remington or Colt, but both of them are strong enough...
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I’m not disputing that.... At the same time I would point out that open-top revolvers didn’t disappear the minute later platforms were introduced.
... SASS, which is a fun game.
Besides the shooting part, SASS also promotes the history behind the guns, and cap & ball revolvers are an important part of that. ......
So it boils down to shooting whichever you like (or think you like) best.
Unfortunately, I like them all…
Doesn't make tham better; just more prolific.
The fact of the matter is that the Remington people will tell you the Colt open tops are inherently weak, and the Colt people will point out the poor cylinder pin design on the Remingtons, but it's all hogwash based on personal bias. Either gun, properly cared for, will last more than a lifetime and give you (and your heirs) many hours of enjoyment.
I strip my guns down all the way for cleaning each time I use them. I've seen guns that weren't cleaned properly and sometimes it's not pretty. Plus, taking the gun all the way down is a good learning exercise - you get to know the gun, literally, inside and out very well, and when something comes up at the range, you can handle it easily. And little cap fragments have a way of hiding in the innards, and you gotta track 'em down.About cleaning. Is it really neccessary to pull the action apart each time?
Clint did the change with a Remington design and it can be done in around 4 seconds. That is faster than using a speedloader in a newer design