Timber Rattler Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Are the .36 cal brass framed Colt copy's avoided like the .44 cals? Anyone ever seen a 36 with a streched brass frame? Ever seen a brass 44 with a streched frame? I'd like to get a couple of the 51's in .36 cal and not having alot of luck finding afordable steel framed ones. Thanks Rattler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willyboy Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 buy some Spiller and Burrs...they are built solid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Wolf , SASS# 29424L Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Are the .36 cal brass framed Colt copy's avoided like the .44 cals? Anyone ever seen a 36 with a streched brass frame? Ever seen a brass 44 with a streched frame? I'd like to get a couple of the 51's in .36 cal and not having alot of luck finding afordable steel framed ones. Thanks Rattler How much is your budget for them? Have you thought of buying used? The reason I ask is I have a pair of Pietta 1862 six shot .36 cal with fluted cylinders and treso nipples for $475 shipped to you. If your interested PM me. Blue Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prairie Dawg, SASS #50329 Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 If you keep the loads at a lower level, brass framed Colt Repros will be fine. Heavy loads cause the arbor (cylinder pin) to loosen over time. For a .36, keep the load at around 15 grains FFFg and you will be fine. --Dawg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabalero Chuck Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Another thing you can do to extend the life of brass framed revolvers is to use a cylinder loading stand. The stress imposed on the frame with the on board loading ram only adds to the stretching problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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