Author Topic: 1860 army or 1872 open top (Read 15177 times)

edward austin cable · « **on:** March 24, 2009, 09:27:35 PM »

For those that have used both or for those that just have strong feelings about these revolvers, which do you feel is better...1860 Army Conversion or the 1872 Open Top? Which one shoots better? feels better in hand? balances better? thanks for the advice, trying to decide which revolver to get and just wanting some opinions

St. George · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2009, 10:42:24 PM »

In essence - they're the same weapon.

Only 'you' can decide which has the balance you find most comfortable...

Try them both to see which fits your hand and eye.

Good Luck!

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

Leo Tanner · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2009, 11:51:15 PM »

That's about the best answer I figgure you'll get. Are you looking for a 45 or 38?

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Flint · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2009, 11:59:34 PM »

The Opentop is available with a Navy grip, if you like that better. With the Army grip, the two guns would feel the same. The Opentop barrel is 7-1/2 inches long, the Army is 8 inches long. The rear sight is on the hammer on the Army, and on the barrel on the Opentop.

Kentuckian · « **Reply #4 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:25:15 AM »

I can never find any of these guns in person where I'm located (Central Kentucky). What little I've found are wrong barrel lengths or wrong caliber. Same goes with a Russian Schofield. I'd like to actually handle and look at the gun before I dish out the money for it.

Nine Toe Jim · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:45:14 AM »

I have one of each. Both in 45 Schofield with army grips. Barrels are 7 1/2" & 8" . If I had to make a choice I would lean towards the 1860 with the 8" barrel as it puts me half an inch closer to my target HAW! Seriously I think they're both great.

NTJ

Dirty Brass · « **Reply #6 on:** March 25, 2009, 10:58:22 AM »

I have to agree with Nine Toe. I shoot both and like them both. Mine are also in Army grip configuration. If I could only take one to the range, I'd opt for the conversion over the '72, but that may be because my conversion is in 44 Spcl, and that shoots a lot milder than the '72, which is in 45 Colt caliber. But then lightening up the 45 Colt isn't that hard either.

I like the looks of the conversion guns, but I DO like the rear sight on the '72 OT better..................... that should make things about clear as mud

Major 2 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2009, 03:18:15 PM »

St. George said it

And I agree with 9 Toe ... I have 2 Type 1 Conversions and though I perfer the army Grip.....
I sold my 72 OT in favor of a Navy Richards & Mason ... go figure

edward austin cable · « **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2009, 10:21:26 AM »

Thank you to all for the advice..I've heard then Open Tops seem to be more accurate since the rear sight is on the barrel.anybody agree or disagree?

Leo Tanner · « **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2009, 12:35:22 PM »

You would be surprised at the accuracy you can get from a hammer sight. I sure was. Not as sloppy as you'd think.

Montana Slim · « **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2009, 01:12:40 PM »

Well, my 1860 Army's and R-M's have a LOT more sight radius than any of the OT

Theoretically, this minimizes aiming error, but doesn't make the pistol more or less accurate (JMHO).

Regards,
Slim

Nine Toe Jim · « **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:01:24 PM »

Your right Leo, I find that both sights preform quite well although I did square off the "V" shape of both sights to "U" shape with a very fine file.

NTJ

Leo Tanner · « **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2009, 03:12:57 PM »

That helps a ton with a bead front sight. I did the same.

Ace Lungger · « **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2009, 05:31:27 PM »

I have a pair of 72 open tops with 4 3/4" barrels and I love them, mine are point an shoot! My only problem is shooting the open tops, and then going to my Cattleman, because I have to aim with the cattleman. As far as the 1860's i have 3 (non converted) and I have not popped a cap in any of them!
ACE

Leo Tanner · « **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2009, 05:41:28 PM »

Well start poppin Ace! (lest I got yer meanin wrong).

Rowdy Fulcher · « **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2009, 07:55:27 PM »

Howdy
Yesterday I shot a Cimarron 1872 OTC it was a tack driver . This was my first time shooting a 44 colt .
I sat a target at 15 yards and was thumping it every time . I backed up to 20 yards and was still thumping it .
I only shot 30 rounds through it yesterday . Plan on shooting more this coming week . The sights were great
which I really didn't expect .

Marshal Deadwood · « **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2009, 08:00:21 PM »

Rowdy, I have a '71-72 Open Top that is as accurate a handgun as I've ever owned. It is nothing short of amazing in accuracy.

I shoot .44colts too. Nice easy round to load and is historical proper.

MD

Dirty Brass · « **Reply #17 on:** April 02, 2009, 07:35:53 AM »

Got a chance to shoot some rounds through my 45 OT this past weekend. I don't know what's considered great accuracy, but we were clanging the targets 6 out of 6 shots at 10 yards with no problems once we found the right sight picture to use. It shot a little high at that range, but only a matter of a couple/few inches.

Grouchy Spike · « **Reply #18 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:26:42 PM »

Quote from: edward austin cable on March 28, 2009, 10:21:26 AM

Thank you to all for the advice..I've heard then Open Tops seem to be more accurate since the rear sight is on the barrel.anybody agree or disagree?

I agree with Leo about the hammer sight. And there's a longer sight radius with the hammer rear sight, handy for some older eyes.

The tapered front sight was the more significant problem for me, couldn't quickly find the top of it. But that problem was eliminated by replacing that front sight with one that has parallel sides, serrated on the back side.

Fingers McGee · « **Reply #19 on:** April 13, 2009, 06:44:31 PM »

I'll give you my standard "which would you get?" answer.

Get One of Each!!!!! Gives you more opportunity to shoot.

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