Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I'd take the Remington. A .44 Calaber solid frame, with good balance, what is not to like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Capandball did a great video on just that question. The only big problem I have with the 58 is the grip shape that hammers the back of my index finger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawnee McGrutt Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I agree with Warden Callaway, about the hammer coming back on my index finger. That is something I can live with, as they are nicely balanced, as Badger stated, and shot well. But I love those Remingtons, I think it is the look of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Bullweed Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Ain't it odd that by 1873 Colt made a revolver that looked more like the Remington, and Remington, for the most part, was out of the pistol business (with a few model exceptions). I guess this means that the leadership at Colt (Sam died in 1862) thought the Remington was a better design. Colt did make a sidehammer Model 1855 with a topstrap, but it never a big seller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleburne, SASS # 39597 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 My Remington clone has never failed in the 20+ years I've had and used it. And I do like the simplicity of removing its cylinder for cleaning. However I just bought my third 1860 Colt Army, after getting rid of the first two because of the design's propensity for cap jams. But I must admit the Colt design is better balanced in the hand than the Remmys, so I had to take the plunge once more. Guess I'm a glutton for punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 You have been bitten by the Black Powder bug, Mr. Cleburne. I understand that there is no cure. I too was once infected with the virus but time and old age overcame it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hammer is smaller than Colt and a too bit far for my thumb. The Colt just feels better, like comfy shoes. I assume you're thinking smokeless and conversion cylinder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 The Colt design does indeed feel nicer than the Remington design. The Colt is prone to being jammed by split caps - not so the Remington. Removing the cylinder from the Colt usually requires a tool (simple striking object), leaving the cylinder and separated frame and barrel assemblies. Cylinder swaps are not practical. Removing the cylinder from the Remington requires no tools and leaves the frame and barrel intact. Cylinder swaps are easily done. The Colt, with it's graceful lines and curves, is (in my not-so humble opinion) more aesthetically appealing. The Remington is more robust looking. The Colt is more delicate, and the Remington indeed is more robust. And that's why I have a pair of both Colt design and Remington design. And I likes 'em all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Hammer is smaller than Colt and a too bit far for my thumb. The Colt just feels better, like comfy shoes. I assume you're thinking smokeless and conversion cylinder? No, I already got one that is well broken in. In fact it needs a new set of grips. There is a chip in the walnut on the old ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene Slim SASS 81783 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I got chips in my walnut and am broken in too. And I don't mean guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 Yeah, but I can fix mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleburne, SASS # 39597 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 You have been bitten by the Black Powder bug, Mr. Cleburne. I understand that there is no cure. I too was once infected with the virus but time and old age overcame it. Badger, I'm afraid my black powder affliction is terminal. It's been growing over the years instead of receding. For heaven's sake, I'm thinking of loading the holy black in my 1911, AR and Lugers .... somebody stop me PLEASE!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted March 13, 2016 Author Share Posted March 13, 2016 NO HOPE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 My first reloading experience was stuffing a bunch o' .30-30's with fffg behind 150gr fp's. Hey... it was the only powder I had, and I wanted to try out my brand-new Lyman 310 Tong Tool! Impressed the hell outta the dude on the downwind side of me... it was SWELL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seldom Seen #16162 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 The Remington is superior for buffaloing drunk, rowdy Cowboys. When shooting it a lot that's why Ballistol is in your kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Colt everyday of the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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