Any thoughts? Would it be worthwhile,or just a waste of money?
2007-08-19 03:55:59 · 10 answers · asked by fred47371 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I was thinking of a Kirst kit. It is supposed to be a drop in fit. I never seen one,but it sounded fun to do. I shoot a remington 1858,so curtis b has a pretty good point tho.
2007-08-19 09:13:50 · update #1
I have thought about getting these cylinders for my Ruger 'Old Army's', but, with a '63 H-D to support, and several other ongoing projects, I never had the spare bucks.
You are in luck, tho. . . . . .
Midway USA has R&D conversion cylinders for your Remington 1858 on sale right now!
http://www.midwayusa.com
2007-08-19 19:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by Grizzly II 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well, there are a number of questions you need to ask and answer.
The first is safety, always. Is your revolver capable of handling the .45colt, which may be more powerful than black powder? It's more of a question of will it handle the power rather than will it fit.
Is this coversion sold as a kit?
If so, how much fitting may be required to make it fit correctly? Will you need to modify your frame or just the cylinder, etc.?
Do you have the knowledge and skills and tools to do this fitting properly?
Does the manufacturer guarantee a drop-in fit? Ask for the instructions prior to purchase to make sure you can do it.
Have you done research on other's experience doing this conversion? Use the net and search. I have found that no matter what you want to do, you can usually find someone who has done it and their advice.
What result do you wish to acheive doing this conversion?
Is it reversable? Going back is always good should things not go right or you just don't like it.
Do you have the 'tolerence' to risk permanently damaging your revolver and losing it's value? I have taken on conversion and sporterization projects, but only with the understanding that I may screw it up and I'm willing to risk that.
That's the stuff I'd be thinking about. If you have any reservations about any of this, consider keeping your c&b and finding a nice .45colt. I have seen quite a few on the used market for attractive prices. My philosophy is you can always use one more gun.
2007-08-19 12:46:34 · answer #2 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I think the person above me got his makes switched around! For a colt a conversion cylinder would be a waste, since you would have to disassemble the gun with tools to reload it, and that would take forever!
But since you have a reminghton, I think it'd be a great idea! With practice cylinders on that gun can be changed about as rapidly as a modern auto's magazines!
It would deffinately simplyfy the loading process, and the .45 LC is fairly potent, but I'm not sure if it would be any more auccurate! I almost got one but didn't mainly because it cost more than the pistol itself did, but if your willing to spend the money it'd be a great idea!
2007-08-19 17:23:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not? It's a fun project, I would only use lead bullets though, and not go over the top with velocities, black powder barrels are likely to be made of lower grade steel than a modern cartridge pistol. How does the firing pin reach the centre of the cartridge, rather than the nipple on the outside? Sounds like more than just a cylinder swap, may be cheaper to have a 45 as well?
2007-08-19 12:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
It's fun, but it takes the cap & ball out of the antique category into the regular firearms list with all the permitting requirements that may pop up in your particular location.
2007-08-19 13:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by Tom K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a colt, I'd do it in a heartbeat, but if you have a remington repro, I'd stick with cap and ball. By dropping the loading lever half way, bringing the hammer to half cock, and pushing the cylinder out, you can swap them in and out faster than you can load shells into a cartridge gun, and it's cheaper. And with pyrodex pellets available for .44 cap and balls, loading extra cylinders is just as fast too.
2007-08-19 13:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well, right off, I like them. Problem is, I have yet to see one that was a drop in fit. I can do that....chances are, you can't. You may get lucky....or you may be spending another $50 having it fitted.
My personal opinion? Save the cash you'd spend on the cylinder and the gunsmithing and simply buy yourself one of the dozens of replicas available. I suggest a Ruger.
2007-08-19 12:29:37 · answer #7 · answered by randkl 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Don't do it. Just get a Ruger 45 Colt Vaquero or another clone of a Colt.
Too much money and hassle. You can find a clone out there that is affordable (it does not have to be a Ruger, Beretta, or Taurus).
2007-08-19 17:28:39 · answer #8 · answered by david m 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
which cylinder are you looking at?
I have been thinking of getting the Kirst...
see link:
http://www.buffaloarms.com/browse.cfm/2,303.htm
2007-08-19 13:22:50 · answer #9 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they did it when self contained ammo was new so i would say go for it if it isn't all that good it would be a conversation piece
2007-08-19 11:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by crazy_devil_dan 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋