1858 buffalo

[ian45662]

I was thinking about getting an 1858 buffalo from cabelas. Anyone have any thoughts about this gun?

 

[Blizzard of '93]

Ive got a Pietta '58 Buffler, shoots good. I've had 3 brass-framed(sold - wish I hadn't) and now have steel frame one. Like it. Good luck, :v

 

[ian45662]

how did you like the brass ones compaired to the steel?

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

Every time I go to Cabela's, I stop by the BP pistol case to look at the '58 Buffalo. I think that I will eventually bite the bullet and get one with adjustable sights. I would like to cut cards in half and do some trick shooting, etc. Since the 12 inch barrel isn't exactly SASS correct for competition, the thought of adjustable sights doesn't really turn me off.

I might even be allowed to shoot it in our local match. I use a Walker with a 9 inch barrel and 50 grains of 3F now, and go up against folks with very accurate single shots and revolvers with adjustable sights. So maybe no one would get to bent out of shape if I showed up with the "Equalizer", a '58 Buffalo!

I do want the steel frame model, as I don't shoot wimp loads at all! :shocked2:

If you get one first, let us know how you do with it! Have fun making more smoke!

Dave

 

[rebel727]

Since the 12 inch barrel isn't exactly SASS correct for competition, the thought of adjustable sights doesn't really turn me off.

I might even be allowed to shoot it in our local match.
Dave

I don't see anything in the rules against a 12 inch barrel. If the gamers can use poof tink loads I don't see why you couldn't use a 12 inch barrel. You'd just be limited to modern class with the adjustable sights.

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[Dave Rosenthal]

Sounds great to me, now I can't wait to get one .

I don't have a copy of the rules, so I stand corrected! Thanks for the info!

Gamers and powder-puff loads I have no use for! They can't hit a gong at 135 yards in a stiff wind up on a hill with a BP pistol...I DO!

Again, thanks for the info!

Dave

 

[Blizzard of '93]

All the brass-framed ones did well, wish I had kept at least one. I shot quite a few 'hot' (30 gr. 3F) loads out of 'em but plinking a .38 special(about 24 grs.) still had some 'kick' to it.