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Post by bushog on Jan 30, 2022 11:05:13 GMT -5
Seems like I have the impression folks don't care for the .22 Colt New Frontiers much. I've always wanted one but don't know what is best to get (or just stay away).
Opinions/help with this one?
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Post by needsmostuff on Jan 30, 2022 11:10:34 GMT -5
Can't help, never had one.
Always felt the Single Six covered that ground a little better, and was so much easier to lay hands on.
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 30, 2022 11:14:18 GMT -5
Greg, I have one and it's awesome.
Normally not a Colt fan, but do have a New Frontier 22 LR/22 MAG and 44 Special/44-40 that are exceptional.
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Post by bushog on Jan 30, 2022 11:18:14 GMT -5
Seems like there's all kinds of voodoo with production dates/codes that make 'em better or not...
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Post by taffin on Jan 30, 2022 11:25:44 GMT -5
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Post by kevshell on Jan 30, 2022 11:26:45 GMT -5
I have one with just the 22 lr cylinder and a 4 5/8" barrel (or whatever the official measurement is). I like it. It needs a trigger job badly but if I concentrate it puts them in small groups.
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Post by pleadthe2nd on Jan 30, 2022 11:31:11 GMT -5
No experience with the NF, but the peacemaker/buntline model I recently handled was exceptionally well built, owner said it also came with the mag cylinder, this one had the 7 1/2" barrel, but they also have a 4 1/2" model
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Post by Encore64 on Jan 30, 2022 11:59:30 GMT -5
Mine was extremely sloppy when I got it. Turned put the base pin was .005" undersized.
Luckily, the cylinder and frame holes were cut the same. Kelye had me pin gauge everything and a couple weeks later, here came a perfectly fitted #5 Keith Style.
Repeat that story for the NF 44 Caliber...
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Post by bullseye on Jan 30, 2022 16:25:13 GMT -5
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Post by bushog on Jan 30, 2022 20:07:26 GMT -5
Perfect! Just what I need…another book. Well, somebody will get a nice collection someday… Nice new avatar BTW How do they compare weight size-wise to a Single Six? |
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Post by wildbill on Jan 30, 2022 21:38:55 GMT -5
High quality guns. Like most on this forum, I have both a Ruger and NF Colt, in .22lr. In terms of quality, I like the Colt, hands down. So does my grandson. The Colt is a 6 shot and weighs less than the Ruger. Nice finish, CC frame, excellent workmanship. I think they made a few cheapies without the CC frame. Prior to covid they were selling at prices about the same as a Ruger .22. Not sure now.
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Post by longoval on Jan 31, 2022 0:00:12 GMT -5
I shoot a 22 Peacemaker. It it a nice gun but the sights are not great -- even for fixed sights. Baby Vaqueros have much more usable sights.
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Post by bigbore5 on Jan 31, 2022 3:08:36 GMT -5
Have a 22 peacemaker. Shoots a foot high at 25 feet, but is well fitted with nice cc. I'll address the feont sight eventually. Smaller than the single six. Handles well, but they tend to break those flat trigger return springs.
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Post by Robster on Jan 31, 2022 5:18:54 GMT -5
I had one. Loved how it fit in my hand. My son loved it so when he turned 21, I shipped it out to him and he now packs it around when he's out woods bummin. He loves it even more now.
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Post by bullseye on Jan 31, 2022 9:28:00 GMT -5
How do they compare weight size-wise to a Single Six? Mine fits the same holsters I use for Ruger's...Weight is about the same, perhaps a tad lighter...Fit & finish on the New Frontier is by far superior to a factory Single Six. |
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