1849 As A First "Colt"?
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IMO, it's as good as any for a starter.
Like Sam'l Colt improved his revolvers over the years, you'll probably want to "improve" yer shootin' irons, the longer you shoot.
Like Sam'l Colt improved his revolvers over the years, you'll probably want to "improve" yer shootin' irons, the longer you shoot.
Would not be my first choice, but they are pretty little things.
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Honestly, going by reviews and info on here, Uberti can have some issues with the Pocket models
A first Colt? Meaning not a first cap and ball revolver?
I'd say a good first Colt would be something like a Pietta .44 Navy or 60 Army...... At least you can be pretty certain it will be out of the box ready to shoot, just wipe it down and off to the range.....
A first Colt? Meaning not a first cap and ball revolver?
I'd say a good first Colt would be something like a Pietta .44 Navy or 60 Army...... At least you can be pretty certain it will be out of the box ready to shoot, just wipe it down and off to the range.....
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A 1851 Navy seems to be the standard to which other models are compared. That would be my suggestion tho my personal favorite Colt is the 1861 Navy. The grips on pocket models are a bit too small for me & I do nor have "bear paw" hands.
The 1851 Navy in .36 was first and liked it so much I got a 1860 Army. Now I can't decide between an 1861 or 1849...
Between the two I currently find the 1851 fits my hand the best and I enjoy shooting it the most. I like the styling of the 1860, the frame just feels large in my hand.
Between the two I currently find the 1851 fits my hand the best and I enjoy shooting it the most. I like the styling of the 1860, the frame just feels large in my hand.
What he said for sure. A small gun like that for a first will lead you to much frustration.
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The loading experience with the 1849's short loading lever isn't a good introduction to the pleasures of shooting cap and ball revolvers. YMMV
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You need an 1861 Navy, it has the 1860's streamlined look and the 1851 Navy's grip frame. It's a .36 caliber.
I'd go with an 1860 Army replica in either a Pietta or Uberti. The pocket pistols have their uses, but also more than their share of issues at times.
I will say my lil 1949 is one of my favorite to shoot. It is a PIA as far as loading considering larger ones. It has limited space for powder so its NEVER gonna be a magnum. Mine is not terribly accurate but enough so to be a favotite to take out. They move well here on the forum, you can always upgrade.
I tell my wife that too, "I NEED one!".
YES You do need one.
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1851 Navy, 1861 Navy, or 1860 Army. One or better yet all three. Can't go wrong.
I have them all and my favorite is the 36 and think it might be easier for a first timer. Just my two cents , but if you like the 1849 get it
In my experience Uberti's compact percussion revolvers don't function as well out of the box as the Navy or Army revolvers, or the Dragoons. They require some tinkering to get running right. Also, the larger guns are easier to shoot well.
IMO. YMMV.
IMO. YMMV.
If you want to spend your time clearing cap jams. You will love it.
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The main strength of the .31's is they can use .320 buckshot, and you can feed them forever on 5lbs of 3f and a sack of shot as long as you have caps
But no one that sells lead shot ever has any anymore so it's a moot point
But no one that sells lead shot ever has any anymore so it's a moot point
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I'd recommend the 1851 Navy; the little fellers are a better choice once you have some experience with the ilk.
This all day long!
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