buck
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Post by buck on Jul 24, 2010 7:54:43 GMT -5
Looks wise I'm partial to the Paterson repro.
Cleanup wise maybe the stainless Ruger Old Army is best. Plus you can get cartridge cylinders for it. Does anyone know if the old army has that crappy transfer bar or not?
anyways, just considering the fun of lotsa cheap shooting and smoke
single shots also considered like the Remington rolling block pistol, I believe Uberti makes one
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Post by taffin on Jul 24, 2010 8:38:35 GMT -5
For actual using there are only two: the Ruger Old Army and all others. The Old Army is no longer made and no it did not have a transfer bar. You can also get cartrdige cylinders for just about all replic a percussion sixguns.
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Post by steveb on Jul 24, 2010 9:23:29 GMT -5
My only was an 1851 Navy .36 repro.. Quite accurate, fun ! Miss it. Friend had an 1860 .44 that I liked too, bigger grip. Always wanted one of the Dragoons or a Walker, maybe why I got the Super BH and still have that. steve b
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Post by ohnomrbillk on Jul 24, 2010 10:30:14 GMT -5
My first handgun was a 1858 Remington Buffalo model with a 12" barrel. Mom and Dad gave it to me for Christmas when I was about 14. I did my best to wear it out, but ended up trading it off. If I ever run into a Stainless Ruger Old Army when I have a little money in my pocket, I will be tempted.
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Post by AxeHandle on Jul 24, 2010 11:50:54 GMT -5
My favorite C&B revolver is a ROA with a little David Clements 5 shot 50 cal magic.... ;D
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Post by crazyhorse on Jul 24, 2010 13:45:32 GMT -5
The only one I have ever shot was a replica of a Colt 3rd model Dragoon. It shot a group about the size of a large dog at 25 yards. :>(
I have always wanted a Ruger SS old army but I never have been able to make myself spend the money for one.
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Post by 461tim on Jul 24, 2010 14:17:18 GMT -5
Ruger Old Army is "The" cap and ball pistol as far as I'm concerned. I shoot it outdoors with black powder and caps, and indoors with the conversion cylinder. I'm always on the lookout for Old Armies, but sadly the prices are rising rapidly since they stopped making them.
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Post by Ken O'Neill on Jul 24, 2010 15:34:37 GMT -5
Ruger OLd Army!
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Post by tas6691 on Jul 24, 2010 22:26:16 GMT -5
I'll swear! Sometimes you guys are boring.....Ruger, Ruger, Ruger Blehhch! My favorite is the Colt '61 Navy. There is no more elegant pistol in the world, to my eye. I have owned 2nd generation Colt '61s, but my favorite of all is this cased pair of Westerner Arms '61s, once owned by John Bianchi. This picture doesnt do the gorgeous case colors and deep blue justice. I shot quite a few cowboy action matches with them, until I put them away and used a pair of Colts. I can almost smell that wonderful aroma now....
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Post by stinkeypete on Jul 31, 2010 22:40:14 GMT -5
I've had a lot of copies and I liked my Uberti copy of a colt navy pretty well. I hit an oil drum at 500 yard range with it once.. in front of the fellas- and just between you and me it was a freak accident. I held about 2 feet over. BOoooM.... wait... wait... wait.. wait... clang! So you just shrug and say "yep, still shoots good" put the gun down and shut up. Try to not laugh.
Then there were the little North American Arms .22 cap and ball guns... such a promising idea.. but I couldnt hit an oildrum at 20 yards with it so... meh.
Ruger Old Army... yep. I have a blued one, and really keeping it clean and in good shape isn't that tough... I just clean it, dry it, and keep a good coating of black powder grease on it and not a lick of trouble with corrosion.
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aciera
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Post by aciera on Jul 31, 2010 23:49:57 GMT -5
I've had a lot of copies and I liked my Uberti copy of a colt navy pretty well. I hit an oil drum at 500 yard range with it once.. in front of the fellas- and just between you and me it was a freak accident. I held about 2 feet over. BOoooM.... wait... wait... wait.. wait... clang! So you just shrug and say "yep, still shoots good" put the gun down and shut up. Try to not laugh. Then there were the little North American Arms .22 cap and ball guns... such a promising idea.. but I couldnt hit an oildrum at 20 yards with it so... meh. Ruger Old Army... yep. I have a blued one, and really keeping it clean and in good shape isn't that tough... I just clean it, dry it, and keep a good coating of black powder grease on it and not a lick of trouble with corrosion. I saw this Old Army about 8 hours ago. You can tell it has been fired, but just. It was so clean you might think it had just been test fired once. The man takes care or his weapons. The Old Army is just as clean as the 3 Bisleys I bought from him. If it had been stainless, stinkypete would be talking about the Old Army he USED to own. Iif you are in the market for one, you could NOT do better Passing thru Indianapolis now pete, I'll NOT drive thru Chicago again. Thanks for the tip. And the Bisleys 'course.
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Otony
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Post by Otony on Jul 31, 2010 23:53:36 GMT -5
I have had copies of the Colt 1851, 1861, 1862, several Dragoons, plus one Walker. Also have had quite a few Remington copies as well. And one Ruger Old Army.
Have to admit to preferring the 1858 Remington that I now own, a forged frame Uberti with 5.5" barrel, copy of nothing real but a very nice handling and shooting firearm. I also have a Colt (real) Garibaldi Dragoon, which model I chased for many years before finding one at a reasonable price.
One of the most accurate revolvers I EVER owned was a stainless Remington copy I bought around 1977 or '78. Don't recall who built it, but my goodness would it shoot. I think that is one of the reasons I lean towards 1858s nowadays, and the one I currently have is no slouch either.
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Post by CraigC on Aug 1, 2010 14:18:03 GMT -5
I like them all but the 1860 is my favorite! As are its cartridge conversions.
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Post by rep1954 on Aug 1, 2010 14:48:46 GMT -5
Im with Craig the 1860 Army only followed by the 3rd. Model Dragoon.
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Aug 2, 2010 1:45:09 GMT -5
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