it's 1862, what pistol would you carry?

[east texas]

hey pete to shorten the barrel is it as simple as cutting it off and re crowing?

 

[Pete Gaimari]

hey pete to shorten the barrel is it as simple as cutting it off and re crowing?

Yes, but you also have to modify the loading lever, or it looks goofy. I don't use the loading lever, but I couldn't handle the looks of not having it on the gun.

You also need to fit the front sight if you use it. I don't.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

My Colts all hit high. I intend to remedy that with taller front sights. Also the frame notch in the Remmie is easier for me to see than the hammer notch on the Colts.

Hitting high does not make the Colt inaccurate. It's made to do that. Install a taller front sight.

 

[kwilfong]

I guess I should have said the Remingtons are easier for me to hit with rather than "more accurate" :surrender:

 

[nkbj]

As a civilian i'd carry an 1860, and have the barrel shortened to 5 1/2". As was done back then.

Amen, with conicals to boot, on top of well settled fine grain. Although, a thoroughly smooshed ball surely does have a fine front end on it for cutting a hole.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

I guess I should have said the Remingtons are easier for me to hit with rather than "more accurate" :surrender:

LOL..ok. I will agree the Colt sights aren't the greatest. I used to use them, but I burned more BP than I care to admit learning to just point the gun. I don't use the sights anymore. Admittedly,i'm not shooting paper targets, but gongs in CAS. Since it's a speed event. I found using sights slowed me down. I just point and shoot now. I think it's a bit of an advantage, because I hold the gun low, and the smoke doesn't block my next shot like using the sights does.

 

[himem777]

My Remmi fits my girly hands. BTW whats a jammed cap? :blah: :blah: :rotf:

 

[CaptainKirk]

Hands down...1858 Remmy. Probably keep a Dragoon on the saddle pommel as a horse pistol for backup, but if I could only pick one; the Remmy.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

You know the truth is.....They used rifles most of the time for serious work.

Way more than the movies would lead you to believe.

 

[CaptainKirk]

Yeh, I know that...I guess if it was rifles we were talking about, it might have to be a Sharps, since the High Wall wasn't invented yet.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

No, probably the Winchester 66 in 44-40. Maybe the Henry.

 

[tljack]

I think I would choose a Lamat revolver in 42 cal. Having 9 a shot clinder will be nice plus a single 16 gauge of shot.

On the other hand, I think I want a brace of two Lamats :wink:

 

[Steve French]

I would carry this.

 

[poordevil]

No, probably the Winchester 66 in 44-40. Maybe the Henry.

The Henry and Winchester 1866 were never made in .44-40. Both fired the .44 Henry rim fire.

I would go with at lest 2 1860 Colt Armies

 

[Pete Gaimari]

You're right. My 66 is 44-40, and I forgot the original wasn't. Good catch.

 

[Reb_Cav2]

Currently Reenact as a Dismounted Cav for the south and I just do not have enough room on my belt to carry more but then I am carrying 2 cartridge boxes for the carbine :grin: But I agree more is better.

 

[Dave Rosenthal]

A Brace of '60 Colt Armys. Same weight as one horse pistol, feel & point-ability of the Navy, but in a man-stopper .44 cal.

Dave

 

[Norinco]

They had Lefaucheux pinfires by then right? (Though it's not a cap and ball).

 

[bdhutier]

Well, the Prussians had already been issuing Dreyse Needle Rifles for 20 years... And strategic use of railroads... And tactical telegraph... And development of the General Staff concept...

They call the American Civil War the "first modern war..." More like the "last antiquated war," if you ask me... :shake:

 

[bob308]

i would carry 2 remingtons in .36. .36 because you use less lead and powder then a .44. that savings would alow more pritice. in a remington the .36 still hits harder then a colt. i know because i did some tests years ago. plus the rem. can be carried loaded with 6 with no problems. and if set apond by outlaws or indians those 2 extra shots mite be needed.