Opinions on Pietta 1851 Confederate Navy revolver?

[kyron4]

Thinking about getting into a BP revolver and leaning towards the Pietta 1851 Confederate Navy .44 cal.. First a few questions, will cci #11 caps work on this pistol ? I have a good supply of #11 caps but have never even seen #10 caps . Next, some have said the brass frame pistols don't last or hold up and will only handle "light loads". Any truth to this ? Overall, is it a quality pistol as far as durability , accuracy, and maintenance ? Any thoughts or opinions ?
-Thanks

 

[nick_1]

its not historically correct. it would have been in .36cal. Its a brasser. fine if you just want a wall hanger but if you are interested in a gun to shoot regularly with whatever loads you wish and last a lifetime get a steel frame.

 

[1950DAVE]

Never had a problem with my .44 cal brass, shooting 20 grains mostly. But I don’t shoot thousands of rounds either. If I were to be buying new I would go with steel. Hard to pass up a brass for $50.

 

[nick_1]

After shooting 3 brassers loose I see that as just $50.00 down the drain.

 

[Freedom]

Remington 1858 will give you a MUCH(!) more enjoyable experience!...just saying.