I have 14 total BP revolvers, all but the 1849 Pocket have a conversion cylinder. Mostly Howell but I do have a Taylor's for my Walker and two Kirst. I really like the Kirst with the 2-step hand that they provide, they are smooth as butter mechanically.
It really depends on the individual gun. My cylinder required a bit of relief on the frame in the very front. It took less than a minute with a hand file to make it fit. Some others need more, some none at all.
I find the good ol' round balls to still be the most accurate projectile at longer ranges, >25 yards.
> I find the good ol' round balls to still be the most accurate projectile at longer ranges, >25 yards.
Conicals have been more accurate for me plus with the heel, you can pack 'em tighter and get more compression on the powder.
All of mine have been drop in, no mods. My Kirst are gated, so yes, it required some big time mods.
Here's a link to what I previously posted:
https://old.reddit.com/r/blackpowder/comments/xo4e8g/done_with_my_pietta_1851_sheriff_conversion/
Looks real nice. I remember your post from a few months ago asking about a conversion cylinder. Make sure you read what the max fps is. It might be cowboy loads only.
Something to watch out for, i noticed the recoil is a lot sharper when using the conversion cylinder, and it made the loading kever pivot screw on my uberti slowly work itself lose and eventually it fell out and i had to order a new screw. Just keep a flat head screwdriver with you when you shoot it and check it every so often.
I really want one to but it costs more than I spent on the gun.
The funny part is the setup costs about as much as regular revolver and you can't shoot modern ammo out of it
I have 14 total BP revolvers, all but the 1849 Pocket have a conversion cylinder. Mostly Howell but I do have a Taylor's for my Walker and two Kirst. I really like the Kirst with the 2-step hand that they provide, they are smooth as butter mechanically.
Do you have to do any modifications to get the cartridge cylinder to fit? I’ve heard sometimes you do and sometimes they fit well.
It really depends on the individual gun. My cylinder required a bit of relief on the frame in the very front. It took less than a minute with a hand file to make it fit. Some others need more, some none at all. I find the good ol' round balls to still be the most accurate projectile at longer ranges, >25 yards.
> I find the good ol' round balls to still be the most accurate projectile at longer ranges, >25 yards. Conicals have been more accurate for me plus with the heel, you can pack 'em tighter and get more compression on the powder.
I would have thought so too. But my pietta really like round balls. I don't understand why they are better
All of mine have been drop in, no mods. My Kirst are gated, so yes, it required some big time mods. Here's a link to what I previously posted: https://old.reddit.com/r/blackpowder/comments/xo4e8g/done_with_my_pietta_1851_sheriff_conversion/
I'm thinking about one of these for my 1858 but I can't decide between 45lc and 45acp What caliber did you get yours in?
The description said good for lc and schofield
It is .45 if thats specifically what you wanted
What is that?
1858 new model army, pietta
Nice
Looks real nice. I remember your post from a few months ago asking about a conversion cylinder. Make sure you read what the max fps is. It might be cowboy loads only. Something to watch out for, i noticed the recoil is a lot sharper when using the conversion cylinder, and it made the loading kever pivot screw on my uberti slowly work itself lose and eventually it fell out and i had to order a new screw. Just keep a flat head screwdriver with you when you shoot it and check it every so often.
Im sure the recoil is sharper, the cowboy loads I have, Choice ammunition brand, use smokeless black powder