Pietta makes a special version of the Remington New Model Army, called the "Shooters Revolver," that was intended for World Championship Shooting Matches. Special attention is paid to its construction, and the barrel is rifled with a progressive (gain) twist. Bore dia. is .440" Groove dia. is .456" Rifling is cut, and .008" deep. Chamber dia. is also .456"... and this revolver will shoot...!
But it has a suggested retail price of $615.00
And yes, your 'smith is on the right track. His theory matches my experience.[/QUOTE]
Dixie has these "Shooters" on sale this month for 350.00, i have four of them already!
You are right about the bore/chambers of these guns, but really disappointing elsewhere, omitted case hardning to hammer, two of the four need help to fully index&lock, nickle plating in triggerguard already wearing off in spots, alltogether, many file and fitting marks, more so than most!
Two needed "Throating" as the throats did not exist!
On sale, they might be a buy, at full retail? What i would call a dog!
But it has a suggested retail price of $615.00
And yes, your 'smith is on the right track. His theory matches my experience.[/QUOTE]
Dixie has these "Shooters" on sale this month for 350.00, i have four of them already!
You are right about the bore/chambers of these guns, but really disappointing elsewhere, omitted case hardning to hammer, two of the four need help to fully index&lock, nickle plating in triggerguard already wearing off in spots, alltogether, many file and fitting marks, more so than most!
Two needed "Throating" as the throats did not exist!
On sale, they might be a buy, at full retail? What i would call a dog!