Why should I buy a .36 caliber?

[makos_goods]

You have a good start on the horse frame Colts, now it's time for some holster frame and pocket frame Colts, or about six more revolvers.

Madcratebuilder,

I know that you know the difference, but for those who are trying to keep the terminology straight, it's "Horse Fame Colt's" that he already has. He actually already has "Holster Pistols ." What he needs now are "Belt Pistols" (i.e. Paterson model Nos. 2, 3 {no number 4} and 5, 1851, 1860 and 1860 revolvers) and Pocket Pistols.

Colt's had three percussion pistol types by their own reckoning, this included advertisements, internal documents, sales receipts to the military and commercial customers.

1. Pocket Pistols - Paterson Pocket Revolver Model No. 1, 1848 "Baby Dragoon" Pocket pistols, 1849, 1862 "Police Models", 1865 "Pocket Navy Models", 1855 Root etc.
2. Belt Pistols - Paterson model Nos. 2, 3 {there were no number 4s} and 5, 1851, 1860 and 1861 revolvers
3. Holster Pistols - U.S 1847 Holster Pistol ("Walker"), "Whitneyville-Hartford Dragoon", U.S. 1848 Holster Pistols ("Dragoons") models 1,2 and 3 and the "Fluck Dragoon" variations for lack of a better common descriptor.

We commonly call the larger pistols "Horse Pistols" today because pommel or saddle holsters are out of vogue and we carry pistols in "belt holsters." I will call the large frame pistols "Horse Pistols" to the uninitiated because they then understand they are the biggest pistols, but I use the term "Belt Pistol" exclusively for the medium framed pistols. Using "Holster Pistol" for the medium frame pistols can and has cause confusing when people are reading.

Regards,
Mako
"Shooter of Army Model Belt Pistols"

 

[MCgunner]

Man, my collection is SMALL compared to you guys. I have .22 (NAA), .31, and .44 covered for calibers. Maybe a sheriff's .36 in my future, maybe, don't know..

 

[Caliper_Mi]

Is the .36 caliber a smaller frame? I like my .44 1858 Sheriff just fine.

The 1858 I believe has the same frame in .36 and .44 (which makes the .44 lighter)

In the Colt world, the Walker and Dragoon are built on a large frame. The 1851 Navy got a smaller frame. The later 1860 Army used the smaller Navy frame with a slight clearance cut in the frame and a rebated cylinder to fit .44 caliber on the smaller frame.

If you have not handled a 1851, 1860 or 1861 yet, you really should. I find my 1860 to handle better than my 1858. Of course, both handle easier than my Dragoon.

 

[Smokin'Joe]

Saw a .36 Remy on Auction Arms currently at $127.

http://www.gunauction.com/Search/DisplayItem.cfm?ItemNum=10544845

 

[Skinny 1950]

The modern .36 cal. reproductions allow for the use of a heavier conical bullet which will provide the "knock over" power if required. So maybe the question is why a .44 cal.

 

[SwampMouse]

The modern .36 cal. reproductions allow for the use of a heavier conical bullet which will provide the "knock over" power if required. So maybe the question is why a .44 cal.

SM

 

[Legionnaire]

Well, I'm watching for a .36 Colt so I can get a feel for the smaller grip frame. I'm not really trying to talk myself out of a .36; probably trying to rationalize another purchase. But I am having "a ball" (or more than one) with my .44s.

 

[Pops]

So why do I need anything in .36 caliber?

'cuz you ain't got one...!!