Opinions on Pietta 1851 Confederate Navy revolver?

[Frontstuffer070]

I think Pietta has stepped up their game as of late. You will be happy with it. As far as brass framed guns go, ya can't really argue it over a steel frame. But if its brass you want, stick to 36 Cal and 15 - 18 grains of powder and I think it will last a while. I only have one brass frame, only because that's what a Griswold and Gunnison clone should be made of. And I will say this, that little .375 ball is moving pretty good in front of 18 grains.

 

[Eutycus]

I have an ASM brasser in 44 pretty much like his Piettas. I got no complaints as far a light loads and it being a fantasy piece. So? It serves it's purpose quite well. Now if I had to do it all over again I'd go steel framed 36 cal. But at this stage in life ,it'll do.

 

[smoothshooter]

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

Buy steel frame only.
Will last longer.
Resale value is higher.