Remington vs Colt, it never ends...

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In the spring 2012 "Guns of The Old West" there's a short article on yet another part of this neverending dispute over which revolver is best and why?
The only solution is to buy BOTH, so you can pick a favorite every other week!
Both have some endearing qualitys and I can't chose a favorite. I know price point was one of the Governments qualifications, but not the only one.
What do you guys say?
I think you have to own both!
ZVP
 
Ditto,
Must have both, and one from every manufacturer, every model, and if u see one with different finished grips on the same model by the same manufacturer that you already own. Well then you have to have that one too! :D
 
Don't have a vast selection of either, but I'd have to go with the "Colt". My 1860 of oldish manufacture, will cut a single ragged hole from 25 paces or so for the first 5 or 6 cylinders. My "Remington" 58 won't do that, but it's not too bad either. I greatly favor the feel of the "Colts" as well. But I must say, it is real nice to have both.
 
I've got one of each, Piettas, for my entre into C&B revolvers. And I have to agree: I like 'em BOTH! Each has a unique feel and is enjoyable to hold, point & shoot. Wouldn't want to be w/o either and intend to get more, More, MORE!!!
 
How do they feel in your hand. Remingtons are designed wrong for my hand. The hammer sets too high for me to reach it easily. 1851s are too small for my hand but the 1860 fits perfectly.
 
According to the colt book I have
The Us gov chose the colt single action army because it was more accurate harder hitting and worked when the others (S&W, Remington ) would not. I read the report made by the army, I think few who read it would choose anything else.
 
I shoot CAS and do it Gunfighter. I have '73 Colt's and one '75 Remington. I shoot my '75 in my right hand and a '73 in my left. Last match, out of 5 stages I shot 2 clean and shot'm with the best time. Which gun do I prefer? I kinda like'm both. If Remington had gotten their '75 out in 1872 then history might be different.
 
Oh hell..........
Just buy them all and hang 'em on the wall, I did!

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Awwe Heck, Fingers.....

Don't give up so easy!
Just come visit for a spell and help me shoot 'em..............
(you should see the other three walls)

Regards, HH
 
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