NMV vs OMV

[Pappy Myles]

ok Pards

a little trip down memory lane.   I started out with OMV's in 45 colt  5 1/2.   Still got em.  Still use them.  Still love'em
Bought a pair of SS OMV's for the better half in 38/357 to get her started in the sport.     And at a local gun show picked up an OMV SS   45 colt in 7 1/2" just for giggles.    Never held the NMV or shot one.

Several months ago I acquired a pair of COLT's   ( yeah   I know    a 4 letter word) in 44-40.  Just because the proce was right and I wanted to try the 44-40 cartridge.    I do like the COLT's   but still   prefer the OMV's in 45.

Those that have both the OMV and the NMV, what do you think of the NMV?     ( Yep   this is a 3 year old question....)   I'm thinking of getting a pair on NMV in 45 colt SS.

Comments

[L.G.]

The NMV's feel downright dainty in my hands compared to my OMV Bisleys, but they shoot nice, and the missus liked them enough that they became her own.....

[Will Blastem]

I don't own any OMV's  but my shootin Pard has 2 pair (one brace are Bisleys). I own 2 pair of NRV's

I have shot his quite a bit and about the only differences I can see and feel is the OMV is beefier because it's BIGGER by about 10-15%...
My NRV's are the size of Colts and fit my smaller hands better. They also automatically line up a charge hole when opening the gate and his OMV's do not. The NRV's have a factory capability of a free spin pawl but I don't think the OMV does.
The NRV's appear to be smoother out of the box than the OMV's and have a 17lb main spring compared to the OMV at 21 lbs.
JMHO

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[Ten Wolves Fiveshooter]

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