which stock for 1861 Navy?

[Mike.357]

I added the large loop lever to my Henry. It is not as efficient I guess but my hand fits in it better.

[towerclimber37]

It should! that's called a "mitten loop"..made for cold weather shooters who are wearing bulky mittens or gloves.

I just learned that when I reload .45LC it uses a pistol cartridge primer, which is a bit shorter. a rifle cartridge primer could cause premature discharge in the magazine tube due to recoil. Go figure!

[xd shooter]

XD, wheel weights are okay - better for rifle than pistol. Softer the better, but don't turn any down.

You pick out a pistol yet?

I can run by quite a few tire weights & the new kind that stick on are a little softer. this is what I use for splitshot sinkers because it bends easier. As far as a pistol I'm still in the market. Like I said I'm in no hurry for this one I'm workin on an AR also. Though it is verry tempting to put it on hold so I can get the 1873, 51 , or 61 can't decide. Choices ,Choices!!!

[Mike.357]

pistol cartridge primer

It never entered my mind that it would not use a pistol primer. The .45 Colt is a pistol round first and foremost isn't it? Heck I don't know, LOL.

I want to get some Black Powder cartridges for my '58. I am curious as to if it fouls up near as bad as using percusion caps and powder do. I am thinking a lot of the fouling in the action comes from the caps.

[Mike.357]

XD look hard at the '58 Remington.

the Colt 51 and 61 are fairly similar, the 73 is a shooter too.

[xd shooter]

Anyone go to the show? I'm going there today to check on deals for the AR. Does any of the venders carry cap & ball? If I can't find the deals i'm looking for I might see about bringing home a pistol!

[towerclimber37]

I think I want something to complement the Yellowboy. I figure a pistol circa +- 10 years. I'm thinking a percussion cap revolver like a regimental navy by pietta?

any advice guys? I like the mid to long barreled pistols, they seem to balance so beautifully and I think they'll shoot more accurately.

so!! give me some advice...

[Mark@Sea]

I'll give you some advice, brother.

Don't buy one. How does that work for you?

I have an older '51 at the house you can use. I just picked up a new '61.

XD, I'd like to go to the show, but there ain't one here in Norfolk... Have fun!

[xd shooter]

Well my youngen sitter fell through so now I can't go to the show(now that bites). Mark do you just not like the 51 anymore, or is the 61 that much better?

[Mike.357]

I'd go with what Mark says!!

[Mark@Sea]

XD, the pistols are functionally identical. I've had the '51 kicking around for maybe 7 or 8 years. Never shot it. When I was looking at the springfield trapdoor a week or so ago the '61 was sitting on the consignments shelf. Unfired, great great price, the trapdoor fell through, so I picked up the 61.

If I didn't have one and were looking, I personally like the 1860 army (44) or the 61 Navy (36) about equally. The lines are a little smoother than the 1851. The Sheriff model, with the shorter barrel, is probably the handiest of them, but I don't expect I'll actually carry the thing.

I'd recommend steel frame unless you plan to shoot it rarely, as the brass frame won't take the stresses the steel frame will - of course, thats' a long term thing.

Mike likes the Remington - it is a much stronger design, I just like the classic look of the open top.

[Mike.357]

definitely go with steel frame. Someday when you get ate up with it like I am you can pick up a brass frame. They are always on the cheap. But if you look around you can get steel for 30 bucks more than brass. The steel frame will help the gun last a hundred years or more.

The one biggest tip I can offer on a Colt reproduction is to be very careful with the wedge (lock). Start pounding it into the gun to hard or too far and you will stretch out the slot in the cylinder pin. Too much pressure at this point of the pistol will also add stress to the internal action of the gun. It only needs to go in far enough to work, less is more kind of thing. Mostly you learn this stuff from experience.

[towerclimber37]

I'll give you some advice, brother.

Don't buy one. How does that work for you?

I have an older '51 at the house you can use. I just picked up a new '61.

XD, I'd like to go to the show, but there ain't one here in Norfolk... Have fun!

I will SO take you up on your offer!

I just got Julie a great present..a keltec p32. a .32 pocket pistol that will be perfect for her to carry when she works! I've been worried for a time about her working and carrying that .22 mag derringer. this should alleviate that.

I also had a chance to shoot a keltec sub2000. I was skeptical about it until I shot it. out to 25 yards it shoots great! I was on an inside range so I couldn't get it out any farther than that...but you were looking for a trunk monkey, I'd say this one is IT! it comes in euro weeny and .40 cal. I shot the .40 cal and was fairly well impressed!

[xd shooter]

Mark I alos would love to take you up on that, but we are way to far apart for a get together. do you know anyone in the nash area or south of nash that would not mind lettong someone try one out?

[Mark@Sea]

Sorry, XD, I don't get out that way.