grymster2007
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Grymster's favorite UPS driver left this on his porch today!
Pietta 1858, 5 1/2" barrel.
Pietta 1858, 5 1/2" barrel.
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Yeeeehah!
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grymster2007
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Thanks Craig! I'm pretty excited about it. The fit and finish are excellent. The cylinder locks up tight.... maybe too tight??? The action is very smooth and the trigger is surprisingly light.
I'm a munfacturing guy and I appreciate finely machined products.... for what it is, I have to say I can't beleive they could make these things and retail them for $220 and make a profit!!! Especially with the current strength of the Euro.
Conversion cylinder should be here tomorrow, but I might just make the trip to the outdoor range next week so I can run some smoke, fire and round lead through it.
I'm a munfacturing guy and I appreciate finely machined products.... for what it is, I have to say I can't beleive they could make these things and retail them for $220 and make a profit!!! Especially with the current strength of the Euro.
Conversion cylinder should be here tomorrow, but I might just make the trip to the outdoor range next week so I can run some smoke, fire and round lead through it.
Raider2000
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A fine looking piece you have there & good taste in Wine & smokes I might add.
A range report is definitely in need.
A range report is definitely in need.
grymster2007
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Yes, it's considered .44 caliber, but the balls are more like .454".
I also have a conversion cylinder coming today which will enable shooting metallic cartridges in 45 Colt.
And for some reason, I just can't wipe the off my mug!
I also have a conversion cylinder coming today which will enable shooting metallic cartridges in 45 Colt.
And for some reason, I just can't wipe the
off my mug!Old Dragoon
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Glad you got it. Nice figure in what I can see of the grips too. AH yes Good Whiskey, Good Cigar and a good Gun....life couldn't get much better!
Be Safe! ENJOY!
Be Safe! ENJOY!
grymster2007
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You got that right my friend! Hope you have the same experience often!
grymster2007
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Took the 1858 to the range on Friday. Went with a friend who has an old Uberti copy in 8” stainless.
After loading up with 30gr Pyrodex, I let her rip. The flash, the distinctive report, the huge white cloud of smoke and the smell of sulfur were awesome!
After my first shot, the guy next to me coughed, set his semi-auto down on the bench and walked away. He figured it out pretty quick and he’d spend the first ten minutes of the 15 minute firing periods shooting, while I cleaned and loaded, then he’d take a break. I actually thought I saw him grinning once as my friend let off with his gun.
On loading it seemed that the balls were seated well down in the cylinder, so after the first cylinder, I went to 35gr. Excellent; more fire, smoke and noise!
My target was at 15 yards and my friend’s at 25. I kept mine in about a 4” circle, about 3” right and 4” down. My friend’s been doing this a long time and at 25 yards, he was punchin’ ‘em in a 2” circle in the middle of the black and didn't matter; right handed or left!
I was not real pleased with the loading lever coming unlatched every couple of shots. Seems the latching mechanism at the muzzle end has a funny angle on it. But I think I can fix that with a little careful file work.
We only had ‘bout an hour, so with all the jabberin’ and cleanin’ and comparin’ guns and such, we only got off 18 rounds of BP each. Toward the end I put the conversion cylinder in and let loose with some 45 Colt. That was fun, but shooting BP was about as much fun as I’ve ever had with a gun in my hand! I’m pretty sure I chuckled or outright laughed every time either one of us pulled the trigger!
After loading up with 30gr Pyrodex, I let her rip. The flash, the distinctive report, the huge white cloud of smoke and the smell of sulfur were awesome!
After my first shot, the guy next to me coughed, set his semi-auto down on the bench and walked away. He figured it out pretty quick and he’d spend the first ten minutes of the 15 minute firing periods shooting, while I cleaned and loaded, then he’d take a break. I actually thought I saw him grinning once as my friend let off with his gun.
On loading it seemed that the balls were seated well down in the cylinder, so after the first cylinder, I went to 35gr. Excellent; more fire, smoke and noise!
My target was at 15 yards and my friend’s at 25. I kept mine in about a 4” circle, about 3” right and 4” down. My friend’s been doing this a long time and at 25 yards, he was punchin’ ‘em in a 2” circle in the middle of the black and didn't matter; right handed or left!
I was not real pleased with the loading lever coming unlatched every couple of shots. Seems the latching mechanism at the muzzle end has a funny angle on it. But I think I can fix that with a little careful file work.
We only had ‘bout an hour, so with all the jabberin’ and cleanin’ and comparin’ guns and such, we only got off 18 rounds of BP each. Toward the end I put the conversion cylinder in and let loose with some 45 Colt. That was fun, but shooting BP was about as much fun as I’ve ever had with a gun in my hand! I’m pretty sure I chuckled or outright laughed every time either one of us pulled the trigger!
grymster2007
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Why thank you sir! Every now and again, that 7th grade edumacation comes in right handy!
doncameron
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I've been looking at cabela's pistols like that one, I've already got the 8 in version, where did you get the 45 conversion cylinder?
Raider2000
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Grymster:
That is a nice report, glad you & your bud had loads of fun....
You have inspired me to think about getting a 1860 Army w/ a 5.5" barrel but am tworn weather or not to get the fluted cylinder.
That is a nice report, glad you & your bud had loads of fun....
You have inspired me to think about getting a 1860 Army w/ a 5.5" barrel but am tworn weather or not to get the fluted cylinder.
grymster2007
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Midway…. Not the cheapest, but I trust them. ? $259+ shipping.
Thank you for the kind words… and we did have a blast! Can't wait to do it again!
I think I like the smooth cylinder, but it’s a tough choice!