All you have to do is pop um in - pop um out ( when everything is "right").I have owned Colts before and found the wedge to be a PITA ,but i have to admit that the Colt has the "better" feel between the two. IMHO
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All you have to do is pop um in - pop um out ( when everything is "right").I have owned Colts before and found the wedge to be a PITA ,but i have to admit that the Colt has the "better" feel between the two. IMHO
That's what I was thinking.All you have to do is pop um in - pop um out ( when everything is "right").
Mike
Well I have only been shooting them for 50 years, so you win that one.Hi Dirt! Yup, everyone is entitled to my opinion if they want it. What precisely do you disagree with? I've been shooting these revolvers for over sixty years and have never heard anyone say that they preferred the ergonomics of the Remington over the Colt's. The trigger/grip/hammer relationship is awful on the Remington. The balance and feel of the Colt are better than the Remington's and the Colt's trigger guard won't beat up your middle finger like a Remington does. Anyway, you shoot whatever you like and have a great time doing it.
I agree. Arbor issues, barrel frame issues, not being perfectly square, etc,. Remington does not have these issues. The Colt "feels" better but I think the Remington has less overall issues. IMHOWell I have only been shooting them for 50 years, so you win that one.
I agree with you for the most part on colts. I have more of them than Remingtons.
Colt replicas often have arbor issues, cap jamming issues and wedge issues. All that can overwhelm a new shooter, at least until they learn how to make adjustments.
ALL the Remingtons I have ever owned or shot do not display any of these issues. Therefore I made the statement they are likely better for those new to the sport. Colts are for those of us that have more experience in my not humble but correct opinion.
Percussion revolvers are the best shooting fun out there IMHO. Shoot straight and often.
Yes, but i find that everything is rarely always "right" and that it does not always stay "right" requiring constant adjustment as it wears etc.All you have to do is pop um in - pop um out ( when everything is "right").
Mike
If you prefer loading off the gun I believe the Colt is easier than the Remington. Take a small brass hammer with you to the range with your loader. Tap the wedge, remove barrel and cylinder. Load, replace cylinder and barrel. Tap the wedge. Done. fail to see the great advantage of the Remington for most people who are working from a bench.A bit off topic but what is the favorite way to load a colt 1860 at the range when shooting multiple cylinders ?
The best I can figure out is on the gun with a stand designed for this using the gun’s rammer.
Since cylinder removal / replacement is so easy on a Remington, loading the cylinder off gun on a stand with the heavier duty rammer is my preferred method. Also capping seems easier for me than when the cylinder is on the gun.
Also if the cylinder is loaded and in the Remington and a cold line is called the guy who oversees the range likes that the loaded cylinder is removed when he is checking. This is more cumbersome to me with a colt.
I actually find using extra cylinders easier with a well broken in Colt repro than an 1858A bit off topic but what is the favorite way to load a colt 1860 at the range when shooting multiple cylinders ?
The best I can figure out is on the gun with a stand designed for this using the gun’s rammer.
Since cylinder removal / replacement is so easy on a Remington, loading the cylinder off gun on a stand with the heavier duty rammer is my preferred method. Also capping seems easier for me than when the cylinder is on the gun.
Also if the cylinder is loaded and in the Remington and a cold line is called the guy who oversees the range likes that the loaded cylinder is removed when he is checking. This is more cumbersome to me with a colt.
Colts are super easy.....people watch too much Pale Rider and think the Remington is some magic quick reloading super gun.If,you prefer loading off the gun I believe the Colt is easier than the Remington. Take a small brass hammer with you to the range with your loader. Tap the wedge, remove barrel and cylinder. Load, replace cylinder and barrel. Tap the wedge. Done. fail to see the great advantage of the Remington for most people who are working from a bench.
That's exactly what it is.Colts are super easy.....people watch too much Pale Rider and think the Remington is some magic quick reloading super gun.
Well then I guess that’s the way to do it …. Not being experienced with Colts , I have had an aversion to hitting a new toy with a hammer more than absolutely necessary but I’ll use your advice and just have some fun using it.If,you prefer loading off the gun I believe the Colt is easier than the Remington. Take a small brass hammer with you to the range with your loader. Tap the wedge, remove barrel and cylinder. Load, replace cylinder and barrel. Tap the wedge. Done. fail to see the great advantage of the Remington for most people who are working from a bench.
Gently tap, and don't hit the spring , just the wedge. You can hold the head of the hammer and just kiss the solid part of the wedge with it and tap it back in until it's solidly in . Don't bang it in like a nailWell then I guess that’s the way to do it …. Not being experienced with Colts , I have had an aversion to hitting a new toy with a hammer more than absolutely necessary but I’ll use your advice and just have some fun using it.
Colts are super easy.....people watch too much Pale Rider and think the Remington is some magic quick reloading super gun.
It won’t break… once you’ve done it twice you’ll see. Good shooting!Well then I guess that’s the way to do it …. Not being experienced with Colts , I have had an aversion to hitting a new toy with a hammer more than absolutely necessary but I’ll use your advice and just have some fun using it.
Gently tap, and don't hit the spring , just the wedge. ….Don't bang it in like a nail
The springs on the Italian repros can be soft, I mean I have tapped on the spring part of my cheap brasser Navies and kind of rounded the ends but I'm thinking of removing the springs anyway since I load those off the gunThat’s good .. I have a brass tool for pushing out the wedge on a shotgun that I use but wasn’t sure if I should hit the spring or not …I ask questions and maybe sound stupid but I just don’t need to make all the mistakes .. I like leaving some for others
It is what it is. If you want to keep it pretty , don't use it I guess
If you'll just get a plastic-face machinest's hammer you won't have any problems. The 2nd Gen will be just fine. Just like the Prosche . . .I want to use these things but also take care of them as best I can …I have a 20 year old Porsche that I keep covered but I use it … vigorously at times but I haven’t tried to cover every scratch or baby it to the point of not enjoying it . I do park it away from others if I can but I got it to use it not just look at it … just like the Colt 2nd Gen …I think I got what I was looking for from my question … thanks
I actually have something just like that with plastic on one end and rubber on the other …. Thanks for the tipIf you'll just get a plastic-face machinest's hammer you won't have any problems. The 2nd Gen will be just fine. Just like the Prosche . . .
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