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Post by Thunderjet on Dec 21, 2020 9:01:16 GMT -5
Dual cylinder revolvers have always intrigued me. Have owned a couple in the past but never got around to shooting the less powerful of the two before moving it down the road. Are the dual cylinders more or less a gimmick? How many of you routinely change them out? And if you do, does it require you to sight in the revolver again?
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Post by squigz on Dec 21, 2020 9:20:00 GMT -5
I'm in the same boat as you.
But I've always ran with the assumption that you're going to have to sight in for the other "lesser" caliber. In a perfect world, I'm sure you can find a load that would have the same POI at maybe 25 yards for plinking standards though, but beyond that I'm sure there's going to be a ballistic difference.
I wanted to pick up one of those Lipsey's flattops with the Dual 45 colt/45acp cylinder so that I could shoot the ACP whenever I wanted with factory bullets, but then be a little more "perfect" with my 45 colt loads (keeping it within the flattop regulations since they're not considered the "Ruger Only Load" revolvers) and I always wondered how much of a difference between the two there really was going to be.
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Post by taffin on Dec 21, 2020 9:37:22 GMT -5
Dual cylinder revolvers have always intrigued me. Have owned a couple in the past but never got around to shooting the less powerful of the two before moving it down the road. Are the dual cylinders more or less a gimmick? NO How many of you routinely change them out? OFTEN And if you do, does it require you to sight in the revolver again? NORMALLY YES
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Post by magnumwheelman on Dec 21, 2020 10:03:24 GMT -5
I own a Buckeye... that I had 2 extra cylinders made... it had the factory 10mm & 38-40 Cylinders... had a 10mm Magnum & 401 powermag cylinder made... ( for now ) it always has the 401 Powermag cylinder in it, as that is the only gun I have so chambered... Thinking it'll be one of the last I ever let go, as it can shoot 4 different cartridges still thinking about adding a 40 S&W cylinder, & a belt mountain #5 Base pin before I call it done... Appropriately wearing a set of Zane's Buckeye Burl burl grips, with the 401 Powermag cylinder installed
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Post by contender on Dec 21, 2020 10:10:33 GMT -5
It's called "Having options." Sometimes,, it depends upon the use for that gun,, or caliber. Sometimes it depends upon the available ammo at the time. And sometimes,, it's just for fun.
But John's answer above also covers it quite well.
Yet,, many times,, I've found dual cylinder guns where one cylinder was used & one was minty.
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Post by tracker on Dec 21, 2020 11:11:04 GMT -5
I like dual cylinder revolvers and have several. But I usually find that I like one cylinder better than the other and pretty much just leave it in there. But when traveling, it can be very nice to have the versatility of multiple cartridges in one revolver. While at home I have a pretty good selection to choose from without swapping cylinders.
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 21, 2020 11:26:35 GMT -5
I hate the word "gimmick." Too often it's just used to bash something the user doesn't want or didn't think of.
Dual or Multiple Cylinders are not a gimmick, they're a feature.
While some sight adjustment is usually required, the same is true when switching ammo for one cylinder guns.
Right now, it can be a great thing to have considering the ammo and primer shortage.
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Post by 45MAN on Dec 21, 2020 11:33:01 GMT -5
I HAVE SEVERAL DUAL CYLINDERED REVOLVERS INCLUDING BLACKHAWK, S&W 25-3 AND COLT SAA WITH 45 COLT & 45 ACP CYLINDERS, ONLY THE 45 COLT EVER GETS USED. HAVE A BUCKEYE 32-20 & 32 H&R, ONLY THE 32-20 HAS BEEN USED, HAVE A FA MODEL 97 327 & 32-20, SO FAR ONLY THE 327 HAS BEEN USED, HAVE A BRAD SHERMAN "NIMROD" STYLE RUGER BISLEY WITH 475L AND 480R CYLINDERS AND SO FAR ONLY THE 480R CYLINDER HAS BEEN USED, AND HAVE 5 FA MODEL 83's IN 454 & 45 COLT, THESE I HAVE USED BOTH CYLINDERS BUT NEVER BACK AND FORTH, ONCE I USE 1, AND SIGHT IN FOR IT, IT STAYS ON FOR A LONG TIME. ALSO HAD A TLA IMPROVED No. 5 IN 45 COLT & 45 ACP, THE 45 ACP NEVER GOT USED.
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Post by 45MAN on Dec 21, 2020 11:33:48 GMT -5
I HAVE SEVERAL DUAL CYLINDERED REVOLVERS INCLUDING BLACKHAWK, S&W 25-3 AND COLT SAA WITH 45 COLT & 45 ACP CYLINDERS, ONLY THE 45 COLT EVER GETS USED. HAVE A BUCKEYE 32-20 & 32 H&R, ONLY THE 32-20 HAS BEEN USED, HAVE A FA MODEL 97 327 & 32-20, SO FAR ONLY THE 327 HAS BEEN USED, HAVE A BRAD SHERMAN "NIMROD" STYLE RUGER BISLEY WITH 475L AND 480R CYLINDERS AND SO FAR ONLY THE 480R CYLINDER HAS BEEN USED, AND HAVE 5 FA MODEL 83's IN 454 & 45 COLT, THESE I HAVE USED BOTH CYLINDERS BUT NEVER BACK AND FORTH, ONCE I USE 1, AND SIGHT IN FOR IT, IT STAYS ON FOR A LONG TIME. ALSO HAD A TLA IMPROVED No. 5 IN 45 COLT & 45 ACP, THE 45 ACP NEVER GOT USED.
FORGOT ABOUT THE 22's, e.g. MY 2 DUAL CYLINDERED RUGER SINGLE SIXES, SEVERAL 22 JETS WITH XTRA 22LR CYLINDERS AND 1 WITH AN XTRA 22 K-HORNET CYLINDER, AND A S&W MODEL 17 CONVERSION TO 22 KAY CHUCK WITH AN XTRA 22LR CYLINDER, WITH ALL OF WHICH I HAVE DONE VERY LIMITED SWITHCING, USUALLY STAYING WITH 1 CYLINDER FOR THE LONG HAUL.
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Post by cas on Dec 21, 2020 18:13:44 GMT -5
I have two. I've used the "other" cylinder on one, once in 20 years. The other once in 38 years. So extra cylinders hold no fascination or extra value to me. I view them as a wasted excuse to buy another gun.
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Post by squawberryman on Dec 21, 2020 19:22:06 GMT -5
I've got a 44-40 cylinder for a 44 special I haven't taken out of the plastic in ten years. Don't own any 44-40 dies either
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Post by Snyd on Dec 21, 2020 19:26:38 GMT -5
I've got a FA 454 that came with a 45 Colt cylinder. I've never used it. I think the 45 Auto would be perfect as opposed the the 45 Colt. That'd be cheap easy shootin.
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Post by cas on Dec 21, 2020 19:47:21 GMT -5
I think the 45 Auto would be perfect as opposed the the 45 Colt. That'd be cheap easy shootin. I thought about that recently for the same reason. I have more .45 ACP pistols than any other caliber, probably at a ratio of 10 to 1 or more. And I load more .45 ACP than any other caliber, probably at a ratio of 100 to 1 or more. So it made sense. But reality won out in that I don't shoot say .45 Colt less because I don't have the ammo. I think it was just another excuse.
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Post by 91b40 on Dec 22, 2020 20:33:48 GMT -5
I have two—a large frame Vaquero 45 Sheriff Model and a Single Six convertible. I had a .45 ACP cylinder fitted to the Vaquero. I use both cylinders in each about equally. The Vaquero shoots 45 Colt to about the same point of impact as it does 45 ACP, at least with my loads.
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Post by bisleyfan41 on Dec 22, 2020 23:30:50 GMT -5
I have a convertible 7.5" 45 cal Blackhawk. Pulled the Colt cylinder out upon purchase and installed the ACP. Still have not shot a single round from the Colt cylinder, but have shot the heck out of the ACP cylinder. Super accurate, decent recoil without magnum blast, abundant cheap factory ammo (normally), brass clears with a normal length ejector rod. The one gun that ALWAYS goes to the range and a final contender for the "if you could have only one...." conversation.
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