Thanks! The 1858 Remington is bad about "knuckle knock" on the middle finger with full power loads. I am hoping the checkered, slightly smaller faux-ivory grips will eliminate that with a better grip. If it does, I may replace the 5.5 barreled Richards with a 5.5" barrel 1858 NMA with a Kirst gated Konverter. The Remmies are a stronger platform, and more durable than the open top Colts.