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Special Interests - Groups & Societies => STORM => Topic started by: Tuolumne Lawman on April 04, 2022, 12:45:35 PM
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On pages 39-43.
https://www.sassnet.com/Downloads/22eChron/22AprilChronGo.pdf
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That was a good article. Anyone fond of the conversions of the old West should find this an interesting read. Thanks for the link.
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Good article TL, enjoyed it. I'm glad there is still stuff like this in the Chronicle - rather than just the latest whiz-bang mods for Rugers. I was a little concerned when I read this paragraph:
"Kirst Konverters are SASS legal, even
though they are five-shot cylinders. In
the case of the 1860 Konverter, you simply lower the hammer down so the firing
pin is between two chambers when not
being fired or in the holster"
That would not be SASS legal unless there is a safety notch between chambers. I thought there was so I looked on Kirst site to be sure, and they do say there is a safety notch between chambers, so all is well. :)
Even though I've only shot it in about 6 matches, I really like my Kirst-Strite '61.
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I love my 1860 Kirsts. While I am occasionally tempted to get a pair of Richards Type II conversions in .45, the engraved Kirsts just are so beautiful and sleek.
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An inspiring article, TL,
like it a lot.
Long Johns Wolf
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I know I am late but wonderful article.
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Twas' a good article, enjoy reading about conversions and Open Top's, not enough of them IMO. Selleck's movie Saber River is a great one and one of my fav's. Wish he would make some more of em of that era. Of my four non-top strap cartridge round Colts, my Richards II is my favorite, 44 Colt FF black, 200 grain Mav Dutch 'shock and awe'!!!!!
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Where did you get your grips? Did you have to make them fit?
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Some outfit on ebay. Haven't been able to find them again. They were a close fit, just some minor sanding.
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Well done, good stuff!
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It's sorta funny. Even though I got my "Holy Grail" pair of Anderson 1860 Type Is, I still love my Kirsts. After the article (when I still was using the Ubertis as main match pistols), I started a 5.5" 1860 Sheriff Model Kirst/Pietta so I would have a pair of 1860 .45 Kirsts Konversions to alternate with the Ubertis. Now I will use the Kirst pair to alternate with the Andersons.
One day I will use the Andersons, my Fairweather Cristian belt, my Rossi coach gun, and 1860 Henry. The next, I'll use my Kirst with my 1880ish leather cartridge belt, slim Jims, 1897 Winchester, and my Marlin 1894 Century Limited in 44-40.
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TL, I can certainly relate to that. Every weekend is a dilemma trying to decide which guns to shoot. :)
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TL, I can certainly relate to that. Every weekend is a dilemma trying to decide which guns to shoot. :)
Not a bad problem to have though. ;D
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:) Ha!! ;)
A most excellent problem indeed!! I find myself with a dilemma every match weekend Friday night. Most fun indeed.
People are Still Contagious. Avoid 'em
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It dawned on me that I never posted a pic of my 5.5" Pietta/Kirst 1860. Both it and my 8" Saber River Pietta/Kirst have the upgraded two hand pawl (like Colt SAA). In both revolvers it was drop in and perfect timing. The Saber river was 98% OK without it, but about once a match, it would not index far enough. Now, both are rock solid, dead on timing!
(https://i.imgur.com/oU7Ohzj.jpg)
And of course, the Saber River....
(https://i.imgur.com/QB2LrHf.jpg)
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Those are a fine pair. I especially like that Saber River. Does either length barrel work better for you on the clock?
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Agreed. A beautiful pair of pistols for sure.
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Those are a fine pair. I especially like that Saber River. Does either length barrel work better for you on the clock?
Nope, I shoot equally slow with both LOL! ::) ::) ::) ::)
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Nope, I shoot equally slow with both LOL! ::) ::) ::) ::)
LOL, nice to know. Thanks.
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Nope, I shoot equally slow with both LOL! ::) ::) ::) ::)
So, you could also say that you shoot equally as fast with both! ;D
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As much as I love my Dave Anderson 1860 conversions (Truth and Justice), I could never part with my Saber River and its little brother 5.5". They are just cool. Both have the new two hand cylinder pawl (?) from Kirst, and are rock solid, with timing dead on.
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Update, sort of...
Last May at the Railroad Flat match, since I was using my Anderson 1860 .44 Colt conversions (Truth and Justice), I leant my Pietta/Kirst Konversion 1860 Saber River and 1860 5.5" to a pard. I was going to get them back at the Fall version of the match, but a health issue came up (as sometimes happens when you are 71!), and I had to cancel. Well, had really not thought about is since, as there is a lot going on in my world.
A couple days ago, it occurred to me, so I reached out to the pard, and I am meeting him for lunch next week to get them back. While I love Truth and Justice, the Saber River just is too cool.....
(http://i.imgur.com/gevfPE4.jpg) (https://imgur.com/gevfPE4)
(https://i.imgur.com/oU7Ohzj.jpg)
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Besides the Truth and Justice, and the pair of Kirst Pietta 1860s, I have my pair of Kirst/Pietta 1851s. The .38s though, do't boom like the 44 Colts and the 45 Colts/
(https://i.imgur.com/f8BVX5J.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/3CSs5v5.jpg)
I think I have an "Open Top" Acquisition Disorder Disease (O.T.A.D.D). I had a pair of Vaquero Bisley in 45 Colt. They were great, but I sold them because I always felt like I should have been shooting my OTs instead!