Model12Win
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Hey all!
I've one cap and ball revolver, a Cimarron (Uberti made) 1851 Navy revolver in .36, and it's fun to shoot. However, I want a .44 gun too!
So I've decided on the Remington New Model Army, I have heard these guns generally have less problems with cap fragments than the Colt open tops guns. Is this true? Are there any issues with the Remington designs that make them worse than the Colts? I am looking for a more reliable, harder hitting gun than my Colt Navy. Also I am just wanting something different, and I love the looks and lore of the Remington.
Also, I am interested in being as historically authentic as possible, so what type of Remington New Model Army should I get? I really like Uberti guns... they seem high quality and I have heard there version of the Remington is more accurate in terms of the dimensions and stuff like that, is this true as well? I would not be against the Piettas or other brands but again... I'm going for historical accuracy and I would like a good quality example that is well made. So far I have been very pleased with my Uberti Navy, so I have some brand loyalty I guess. Still open to other suggestions.
Aside from the brand, what is the correct configuration of these guns regarding the barrel length and materials/finish? From my research I have found 8" and 5 1/2" models offered, and finishes for the frame being made of color case hardened steel and also blued steel, both with blued barrels. Which one was really used on the Remingtons? I have heard brass is inauthentic and I would not be interested in that as I intend to shoot full loads and have heard brass is not the best for that purpose.
Basically, I'm just feeling around into the world of the Remington New Model Army and trying to get some feedback on what make and model I should buy of it, and also any special things I should know that are different from the Colt cap and ball guns.
Thanks so much for your time!
I've one cap and ball revolver, a Cimarron (Uberti made) 1851 Navy revolver in .36, and it's fun to shoot. However, I want a .44 gun too!
So I've decided on the Remington New Model Army, I have heard these guns generally have less problems with cap fragments than the Colt open tops guns. Is this true? Are there any issues with the Remington designs that make them worse than the Colts? I am looking for a more reliable, harder hitting gun than my Colt Navy. Also I am just wanting something different, and I love the looks and lore of the Remington.
Also, I am interested in being as historically authentic as possible, so what type of Remington New Model Army should I get? I really like Uberti guns... they seem high quality and I have heard there version of the Remington is more accurate in terms of the dimensions and stuff like that, is this true as well? I would not be against the Piettas or other brands but again... I'm going for historical accuracy and I would like a good quality example that is well made. So far I have been very pleased with my Uberti Navy, so I have some brand loyalty I guess. Still open to other suggestions.
Aside from the brand, what is the correct configuration of these guns regarding the barrel length and materials/finish? From my research I have found 8" and 5 1/2" models offered, and finishes for the frame being made of color case hardened steel and also blued steel, both with blued barrels. Which one was really used on the Remingtons? I have heard brass is inauthentic and I would not be interested in that as I intend to shoot full loads and have heard brass is not the best for that purpose.
Basically, I'm just feeling around into the world of the Remington New Model Army and trying to get some feedback on what make and model I should buy of it, and also any special things I should know that are different from the Colt cap and ball guns.
Thanks so much for your time!