Will Kane

Howdy, Diamond Jake. I'll line up behind Jax T. WK

When I shot 45, I became fairly adept at pretty fast over the top reloads using 45 Schofield rounds. When I switched over to 38-40, I was not able to reload rounds that would reliably work over the top, regardless of oal, so I transitioned to right handed reloads through the gate. Recently, I’ve switched to left handed reloads through the gate and find them much smoother.

I started out with one in 45 Colt. It was sufficient for the first few months. Thankfully, I was able to sell it to a non-CAS shooter and buy a Codymatic.

PM sent. Thank you, sir.

El Mulo Vaquero, yes, sir.

The one in my 1878 broke. I'm looking for a replacement. A second one would be even better. Cimarron has none. Upon Cimarron's suggestion, I called VTI but haven't heard back. Maybe someone has a correct trigger spring or two you could sell me? Many thanks.

Yesterday, during some dry fire practice, I broke my 1878 hammered double's left hammer sear spring and the corresponding half of the trigger spring. I've ordered some replacement sear springs from SlixSprings but I haven't been able to find a source of replacement trigger springs on either the Cimarron, VTI or Numrich websites. I'll give Cimarron a call in the morning, but I thought I'd go ahead and post an inquiry on the Wire now. Anyone know of a "for sure" source of trigger springs? Thanks.

Wow! That’s a pair of beauties, Totes!

Wish I had the money to buy your 1860s to shoot Plainsman pending getting my Remingtons back from Mike.

Thanks for sharing this very informative article, Goody!

Congratulations, Slick!!

Congratulations, Champ!

I have one in 45-70 that I’ve shot in a couple of Plainsman side matches. I really like it.

I can recommend T-Star Leather in Oklahoma. They have a website as well as a Facebook page. Brett, the owner, is a good guy.

Congratulations! She’s a real beauty. How stiff are the hammers as you cock them?