REGARDING 1862 5-SHOT POLICE MODELS?

[Curtis Lee]

I have read tons of comments on owning an 1862 Police. Overwhelmingly most owners start out wanting this sleek looking model. But have issues after owning. I am kinda a Uberti fan-boy ,but not married to them. The issues that I see that plague most is cap jams. Also the price of these seem Higher than a Navy or Army. ?? Taylors is over $500.00 to the door.How about waiting for one to pot up 4-sale on ML?What are the comments from the ML gallery.

 

[Phil Coffins]

I like mine, those three holes are actually two double and one single.
IMG_0453 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
Then I made fancy walnut grips, silver plated the grip straps, fixed the short arbor and installed a cap rake. It needed the rake and I needed the rest.
97517C9B-4371-4ED9-8284-7DD55FE7107E by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0843 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[DrLaw]

Or you get some slix-shot nipples.

The Doc is out now.

 

[wiscoaster]

Or you get some slix-shot nipples.

Ditto that. Partial remedy for cap jams. Also investigate Mike Belliveau's YouTube channel for tips on cleaning up the hammer face so it doesn't pick up spent caps. Cap jams can be dealt with. Don't take it as a reason for not getting the gun you want.

 

[Smokerr]

Phew, no one can answer the wait or not. Equally you can try Gun Brokers or the auction sites of your choice.

But keep in mind, you will spend far more on ball, powder and caps than the cost of the gun.

Cap jams are just part of the fun.

 

[Sound Tribe]

Next in line for me is going to be an 1862 Police model, with the 4.5" barrel. It's got a very similar size and weight of the 1849 pocket model, but in 36 caliber. The best of both worlds for a small revolver.

And yeah, they seem to not be very available at the moment (at least the 4.5" barrel models) without paying more $ than other similar guns

 

[No second place]

My 62 Uberti Police 5.5in. has the full Goons mods treatment. Load it, cap it,shoot it 6 full cylinders...No issues... Only have to clean the bore, cylinder and outside as the grease fill and hammer plate keeps the fouling from getting in the action. I would have Goon service my NMLRA match Revolvers if they changed the rules to allow those mods but that's not happening...

 

[Nobade]

Mine took a lot of work - new arbor to fix the loose one, shim the barrel to correct the length, polish and tune the action, aftermarket nipples, new front sight, open the chambers to the correct size, and more I don't remember. But it works great now and I really like it. Small and powerful, and fits in my pocket. But not usable out of the box.

 

[45D]

My 62 Uberti Police 5.5in. has the full Goons mods treatment. Load it, cap it,shoot it 6 full cylinders...No issues... Only have to clean the bore, cylinder and outside as the grease fill and hammer plate keeps the fouling from getting in the action. I would have Goon service my NMLRA match Revolvers if they changed the rules to allow those mods but that's not happening...

Thank you sir!! Glad it's working like it's supposed to!!
Mike

 

[Festus]

I just bought a 1849. From what I understand it is the same action. I put Slixshot nipples on and smoothed out the hammer and it made a big difference. Still have an occasional cap jam, but not too worried about it. I think it works pretty darn good.

 

[CyrusP]

I just picked up a Colt 2nd Gen 1862 and it will be going for Goonerization asap. It’s nicely done but can definitely use Goons tender touch.

 

[Curtis Lee]

I did find a

Pietta 1862 Pocket Sheriff for $380.00 on Midway yesterday. That is a $100.00 off the Uberti 1862/5 shot replica at Taylor.​

And the Pietta is a 6 shot. Not really a replica.
Decisions Decisions!

 

[Phil Coffins]

I did find a

Pietta 1862 Pocket Sheriff for $380.00 on Midway yesterday. That is a $100.00 off the Uberti 1862/5 shot replica at Taylor.​

And the Pietta is a 6 shot. Not really a replica.
Decisions Decisions!

The ad says an octagon barrel but the photo is round barrel, I wonder what you’ll get.

 

[RMFnLA]

I just picked up a Colt 2nd Gen 1862 and it will be going for Goonerization asap. It’s nicely done but can definitely use Goons tender touch.

I was going to suggest the OP hold out for one of those.

 

[Curtis Lee]

The ad says an octagon barrel but the photo is round barrel, I wonder what you’ll get.

The

Product Overview states octagon. But Specs don't specify. But the picture does show round. And getting an answer may be lengthy.​

 

[Curtis Lee]

I was going to suggest the OP hold out for one of those.

I still am leaning towards the Taylors 5 shot.More correct to history. Still wishing for 5.5" barrel.

 

[Curtis Lee]

DGW does have the 5.1/2" I am looking for. I might pull the trigger! If a Colt 2nd Gen 1862 doesn't pop up in the next _________________?

 

[Curtis Lee]

GB has a few Colt 2nd Gen 1862 in the 600.00 range. Like Brandon (AK GUY) says "I HAVE GB ADDICTION". I think I have a BP one!

 

[Curtis Lee]

I was going to suggest the OP hold out for one of those.

Well I bid on a 2nd Gen on GB. It only has 11 days TO GO. Don't feel overly confident of my highest overall bid,. But I was willing to go as high as new Taylors.

 

[Festus]

I did find a

Pietta 1862 Pocket Sheriff for $380.00 on Midway yesterday. That is a $100.00 off the Uberti 1862/5 shot replica at Taylor.​

And the Pietta is a 6 shot. Not really a replica.
Decisions Decisions!

I think that is actually a full size. Like an1851 or 1861 with a short barrel. Wait for a 1849 or a 1862 .