...interesting that some modern guns share this same "quirk" as an original style.
To me this Richards would be the preferred method of converting an 1860 C&B gun, as it forces the cylinder foward setting end-shake & maintains headspace.
I figure the shooter is ultimately responsible for the safety of their firearms, regardless of what an RO might tell me. Therefore, if they have confidence in whatever method they're using, I'll go with that. However, if I sense confusion, we slow down & go through the loading procedure v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y.
Slim