NO FAIR
Not fair atall you guys. You're causing a nasty itch. I'm beginning to get the itch to build a pair of 1851 conversions (again). I currently shoot a pair of Capt. Schaeffer replicas from Pietta with R&D conversion cylinders innem. they run particularly fine and are actually quite accurate. I load them with 38Spl cases and 148Gr Hollow Base Wadcutters.
Of course, there is entirely too much steel left on the end of those Conversion Barrels you guys have.
Way Too much. I only have one pair of 1860 Conversions left, and I naturally have cut the barrel to the same length as the Ejector Assembly.
They balance very nicely at that length.
There is however, nothing "economic" about setting out from square one to "build" a pair of 1851 conversions. After sourcing the donor guns and the Kirst Konverter parts, one can be investing some serious folding money. Especially if one opts for the Kirst "Saber River" set (for 1860s). Tiz however, serious FUN.
Play Safe Out There - People are Hazardous to yer Health!!