Pietta Snubnose & Birdshead Grip Models

[arcticap]

Pietta makes an 1851 Sheriff 3 inch snubnose model with Thunderer grips right from the factory. --->>> https://www.fusil-calais.com/fr/265...on-3-.html?search_query=pietta+.44&results=39

Pietta also makes an 1860 Sheriff 3 inch snubnose with full size grips, which was also previously made with Thunderer grips.--->>> https://www.fusil-calais.com/fr/120...on-3-.html?search_query=pietta+.44&results=39

Here's the Pietta 1860 Sheriff 3 inch snubnose with Thunderer grips: --->>> https://thehighroad.org/index.php?threads/1860-snub-with-bird-head-grip.294765/page-2#post-3745274

Although I only saw these available new in France, perhaps the Thunderer grips can be special ordered from EMF, Pietta, VTI or from the French seller.

 

[noelf2]

I have the 51 but swapped the grips with a pepperbox. I got a .36 cylinder and sheriff barrel for the snubby as well, so it's .44 snubby or .36 sheriff.

 

[arcticap]

EMF does sell the Pietta 1860 snubnose with the Thunderer grips but are currently out of stock.
But they don't advertise the 1851 snubnose.

https://www.emf-company.com/store/pc/1860-Army-Sheriff-c112.htm

Dixie carries the 1851 snubnose with the Thunderer grips.

https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index.../SS1249+PIETTA+1851+YANK+SNUBNOSE+REVOLVER+44

 

[arcticap]

Mike made a video about the Pietta 1860 snubnose which shows him loading it using both a mallet and a loading press.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anOkY6DE8Ms

 

[arcticap]

In another video, Mike compared the velocity and muzzle energy of different length 1860 barrels loaded with 30 grains of Goex 3F and a round ball:

8" barrel - 882 fps - 242 ft. lbs.
5.5" barrel - 805 fps - 201 ft. lbs.
3" barrel - 550 fps - 94 ft. lbs. [about equal to a .25 acp]

The 1860 snubnose should probably be loaded with 777 and more of it if considered using for self-defense purposes.

 

[JWT]

Nice!

 

[44caliberkid]

I have the Pietta 1860 snub with the birdshead grip. Beautiful pistol, high polished blue, great wood, I haven't fired it yet, just like to hold it and look at it. I have pics of a BBQ rig holster I would like to have made for it. Totally for show.

 

[woodnbow]

I believe I would try Swiss 3f and a short swc about 200 grains. Or maybe make my own snubby with a 4-4.5” tube and give that a try. I’m big enough @ 6’2” and 205# that I can probably conceal something like that...

 

[Aguila Blanca]

Or maybe make my own snubby with a 4-4.5” tube and give that a try. I’m big enough @ 6’2” and 205# that I can probably conceal something like that...

Pietta already makes a 5-1/2" Sheriff's model. Not a snubnose, but neither is a 4-inch.

http://piettausa.com/1851-Sheriff-Casehardened-Steel-44-55-_p_713.html

 

[woodnbow]

Pietta already makes a 5-1/2" Sheriff's model. Not a snubnose, but neither is a 4-inch.

http://piettausa.com/1851-Sheriff-Casehardened-Steel-44-55-_p_713.html

I have two of the 5.5” 1860’s. One is a Navy Arms (Uberti made) that I’ve had since 1969, the other is a 2nd Generation Colt. I’m interested in the 4” tube because it might be a little easier to carry while offering a little more power and accuracy than the 3” snub. But who am I trying to kid, mostly because it’s fun to fart around with this stuff...