Should i convert ?.

[Old Fuff]

I believe the 44s from Uberti all have a 1:18" twist today and a .452 groove dia.

True, but it hasn't always been so. Those that decide they want a metallic cartridge conversion seldom know this, and so spend a considerable sum without checking the groove diameter and twist in the barrel on their particular revolver.

If one purchases a replica already made as a cartridge revolver they will be able to avoid the possible (but not certain) negative issues associated with converting a replica C&B model.

 

[sandhills writer]

I have two Taylors conversion cylinders, both on Pietta 1860 Army's, and one Krist Konverter cylinder that I installed on a Uberti 1860 Army. All three work fine, and shoot just as well as when they were cap and ball. at first I loaded 45 Colt cases with the bullets seated deeper to fit in the shorter cylinders, then went to 45 Schofield cases, with a 220 grain soft cast bullet. All are timed correctly, without any work on my part, and they are a hoot to shoot

 

[mr wack]

Thanks for all the replies fella's , I have been taking it all in .
It's been very informative , and as Old Fuff stated === "He of course can do whatever he choses."
He is absolutely right ,,
So i bought a Repo 1858 today, I have what I consider enough smokeless pressure tested revolvers and besides I like to shoot balls sometimes...
Y'all have a wonderful night and weekend.

 

[Crawdad1]

Thanks Mike!! But I can't take any credit, I wish I could, the barrel was resting on sandbags. The Remington did all the work!!

I suggest buy the conversion for your 1860 and if you have any problems send it off to Mike for the 'gooning' treatment. He'll make it right.

 

[45 Dragoon]

Sandhills,
Glad your having fun! I wish I could get my six shooters to have perfect timing when they become 5 shooters (how much do ya charge?! )

Mike
www.goonsgunworks.com
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Hey Crawdaddy!! Thanks yourself!!

 

[mr wack]

Crawdad1, I would do that but he already has my 1860 ,,
I do appreciate all your input , thank you.