dalegribble
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I'm new to BP revolvers but trying to learn. I have an 1851 Navy, 1861 Navy and just arrived an 1858 Remington. I see that there are cylinder conversions available for all these guns to fire cartridges. The Remington is the easiest to swap cylinders and is supposed to be the strongest. The Colts needs to be disassembled to swap cylinders.
I know there are different cylinder conversions available. My question is which if any have a loading gate so I can reload without taking the cylinder out? If I have to take the cylinder out of the remmy like in pale rider it is really no faster than swapping the round ball cylinder. The Colts would be more attractive if a loading gate was available instead of having to disassemble the pistol. If a loading gate version is availabe can it be done without gunsmithing:? Thanks.
BTW it is just great fun owning these pieces of history.
I know there are different cylinder conversions available. My question is which if any have a loading gate so I can reload without taking the cylinder out? If I have to take the cylinder out of the remmy like in pale rider it is really no faster than swapping the round ball cylinder. The Colts would be more attractive if a loading gate was available instead of having to disassemble the pistol. If a loading gate version is availabe can it be done without gunsmithing:? Thanks.
BTW it is just great fun owning these pieces of history.