Post by: Boise Brule on August 22, 2012, 05:39:56 PM
I've been thinking about getting a Pietta 1858 new army revolver. I don't have any experience whatsoever with these guns. I'm curious to hear any input anyone might have.
Thanks,
Don
Post by: greyhunter on August 22, 2012, 10:05:20 PM
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Post by: tuscarora on December 27, 2012, 06:44:41 PM
Post by: Uncle Russ on December 28, 2012, 12:52:01 AM
Quote from: "tuscarora"
my kids got me one for christmas.. i'm flat out addicted to the thing...lol.. i shot a 6 shot 3" group with mine at 30 yds. just resting my elbows on my deck railing.30 gr of goex.. i think off a bench with sand bags it could do even better.That's pretty good shootin' tuscaora!
I love all the old Cap'n ball pistols but I suspect my all time favorite is the 61 Colt.
There's just something about that plow-handle, balance, and feel. Once you get used to sighting "thru" the top of the hammer they can also be fairly accurate.
I have a Peitta and the sights are set for right about 50yds...to hit the 25yd target I set the bottom of the paper on top of the front sight and if I do my part I can put 5 in the black of a standard NRA Pistol Target, off hand.
For 50 yds I make a "figure 8" with black setting on top of front sight and, from the bench, on that same type target, I can fairly well expect all six in the black...again, if I do my part. Off-hand I can usually make paper, but no bets on where I will hit it.
I also use 30gr Goex FFFg, but no wad.
That was my Jack Rabbit gun when I lived in New Mexico, once in a great while I got lucky my shots, but that was likely the most fun I have ever had....Shooting Jack Rabbits outside Taos New Mexico in 110 degree weather, Man! what fun that was.
Contrary to popular belief, Jack Rabbits make great Chilie, and some fine tasting burritos. But you gotta use a Pressure Cooker...other wise it would be like trying to eat your shoes.
Wonderful memories, indeed!
Uncle Russ
Post by: sse on December 28, 2012, 10:17:24 AM
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Post by: tuscarora on December 29, 2012, 12:52:03 PM
Post by: Bigsmoke on December 29, 2012, 05:35:34 PM
The one I had lo these many, many moons ago was less than desirable to shoot. I wound up with the pinky finger curled under the grip and the ring finger wanting to go under the grip as well half the time.
Else, I really like the gun. Springing for target sights on it might make it a lot better shooter. On mine, I had to have the front sight built up some to compensate for it shooting really high. Accuracy wise, with the solid frame and positive rear sight, it should be better than the various Colt models.
John
Post by: Chairslayer on December 29, 2012, 06:05:56 PM
Post by: Birch Orr on March 14, 2013, 09:38:43 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome sir.
Birch
Post by: Riley/MN on March 14, 2013, 10:34:39 PM
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Post by: greyhunter on March 15, 2013, 08:36:58 PM
Glad I'm not buying the powder for that one Riley!
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 15, 2013, 10:17:55 PM
Quote from: "greyhunter"
:rotf :rotf Glad I'm not buying the powder for that one Riley!That makes two of us, greyhunter
Uncle Russ...
Post by: RiverCat on March 17, 2013, 12:03:45 PM
Opps.....Just noticed how long ago this post was started. My bad
Post by: Uncle Russ on March 17, 2013, 01:03:54 PM
Quote from: "RiverCat"
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Opps.....Just noticed how long ago this post was started. My bad
No, no, no....IMHO, a little age on a post can be a good thing.
Quite often threads are dug out of the archives, by those with a similar interest, dusted off, and brought back to life.
There's nothing in the world wrong with that!
At one time you could go back several years, find something that caught your interest, read 'till your heart is content, make your own remarks and leave it to the next guy.....those days have been replaced by modern house keeping practices that don't allow such practices....something to do with band width, storage capacity, those dreaded pixels, and other such terms that quite often elude me.
Very similar principal to that of tossing out an old book because it was "old".
Uncle Russ...
Post by: Captchee on March 18, 2013, 05:30:15 AM
i do like the 1860 and i have owned a few 1851'a as well
Post by: rollingb on June 14, 2013, 01:49:36 AM
Anybody shoot conicals in their's, what's accuracy like? (I'm thinking about ordering a conical mold)