I have the Howell 45 Colt conversion cylinder for my 1860 Uberti. You have to take it down to load and unload, but it functions fine and is quite accurate.
One thing-if you get one, do not dry fire it. Per the instructions that is no bueno
In the movie Pale Rider, I think that is the one, there is a scene where Eastwood rides into town for the showdown. After killing most of the bad guy side kicks, he changes cylinders on his pistol as he is waiting in the street for his opponent.
But it takes a little practice and rotating the cylinder to get past the pawl.A trick that's a lot easier to do with an 1858 Remington than a Colt 1860 Army.
But it takes a little practice and rotating the cylinder to get past the pawl.
And what they don't tell you is that after one cylinder, that pin is so gunked up you have to smack it out of the gun with a tool.A trick that's a lot easier to do with an 1858 Remington than a Colt 1860 Army.
And what they don't tell you is that after one cylinder, that pin is so gunked up you have to smack it out of the gun with a tool.
Watched a video about the gunking problem and black powder. Petroleum products and black powder creat hard residue. Use natural lube like lard or vegetable oil shortening.
Back to my question, I have an older Uberti, and the ad says that I might need some modifications to get the cylinder to fit. I'm looking at the Taylor brand with 6 firing pins.
I got to shoot the model 62 conversion, .38 Special and the.45 Colt. Very nice with light loads. I also shot the Remington conversion with lighter loads and it didn't hurt nearly as much.Here's a Colt Dragoon with one of the Kirst kits and a frame cut out for loading.
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