New 1860's

[Blackpowder Burn]

I've been shooting ROA's for quite a while, but really wanted something a little smaller and "handier".  I found a heck of a sale on 1860 Army's at EMF (Pietta's) and bought a pair.  I took them to my local gun surgeon and had the internals hardened and tuned, and the Ruger coil spring and plunger modification for the hand spring. Finally, I put a set of Slix Shot cones on them.

I took them to the range today, and they functioned perfectly.  I put about 50 rounds through each revolver and not a single cap jam.  They were also very accurate and the sights well regulated - perfect for windage, and about 2" high.  With a charge of 25 or 30 grains of Olde E and a round ball, I was able to put them into one "smear" at CAS distances and consistently hit a plate at 50+ yards.

I are a happy camper! 

[Dances With Coyotes]

I got one too. Timing on it is perfect. Not bad for $200. Trying to decide if I want to leave it alone or get it converted

[Bibbyman]

Cabelas have their Pietta 51 Confederate 44s on sale for $149.99. 

http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/firearms-gun-clearance/pietta/_/N-1115406+1000004302/Ne-1000004302?WTz_st=GuidedNav&WTz_stype=GNU



I bought these last year for $139.99 each when they had their black Friday sale.  I know they are brass frame but I've shot them a lot with light loads and no problems yet.

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[hellgate]

BP Burn,
You are one lucky cowboy. That's a nice matched pair you're gonna love. I have a pair of old ASM 44 "Navies" that took a lot of tweaking but are now my serious match gamer guns. Love those 44s.

[Coffinmaker]

Bibbyman,

As long a one doesn't try to "Mangnumize" Pietta's brass frame 44s, they will run and run and run and run and >>>>>>>>

Coffinmaker

[Blackpowder Burn]

Dang It!

I was gonna shoot 'em this weekend at our club match, but we're being rained out.  Guess I'll have to wait until next week at our Texas State Rifle Assoc SASS match.

[reloader4410]

Would love to have one of those yank pepper box but no funds. HAPPY TRAILS.

[Coffinmaker]

When youz guyz are scarfing up Pietta Cap Guns, first thing you do with em is fit the bolt to the cylinder slots.  FIRST THING!!

Coffinmaker

[Trader Dan]

Dang It!

I was gonna shoot 'em this weekend at our club match, but we're being rained out.  Guess I'll have to wait until next week at our Texas State Rifle Assoc SASS match.

Which club do you belong to?

[Blackpowder Burn]

I belong to the Thunder River Renegades.  The match is at the Darby Rough Riders in West Point, TX.