Thinking of a .36 Revolver

[11Z50]

I am thinking of a .36 cal revolver to shoot with my Ruger Old Army. What do you guys recommend? Looks like Cabela's is the way to go right now....what about the brass-frame Confederate Navy .36? (all my peeps were rebs, not yankees)

How does the .36 compare with the .44? My Old Army barely kicks at all, so I'm guessing the .36 would be very mild. I'd like to have something a bit smaller than the Old Army just for plinking. The .36's look very classic as well.

[WINGEDSWORD]

.36 Revolver

If you want the best handling .36 get a Colt 1861 Navy. It looks like the 1860
Army, but scaled down to .36 I've had a couple, over the years and sold one when I needed a little cash. The other was stolen. I am going to get another one, soon, to go with my 60 Army. By the way all the Rebs who could, had steel frame guns. The brass frames were from necessity, not choice! A brass framed gun is nice if you want to polish it and hang it on the wall. For shooting, a steel frame!

[scrat]

Very very very mild. I shot one before. there was a guy that got one and did not know how to shoot it a few months ago at the range. He was first loading up 10 grains of black powder. The gun did not even move when he pulled the trigger. i tried it at 15 grains same thing it felt like a 22 caliber. we increased it to 20 grains and it felt better and gave a little better accuracy. For this reason i think i would pass on the smaller calibers. Oh as for the brass frame thats a bunch of HOGG WASH if you shoot it proper. shooting a 36 caliber at 20 grains will last longer than you living. I have 2 brass frames in .44 i shoot 20 grains out of both of them and have put thousands of rounds through them. what you have to remember is the brass is not as strong as a steel frame so do not load it like one. in fact if you wanted to anything from 15-20 grains on a brass frame will be fine and will last a long long time. For that matter getting a .31 or .36 in a brass frame would be idea as you would shoot a reduced load anyway. .31 dont think they made them in brass frame. So best plase to look is Cabelas they always have the best deals and are the lowest on shipping charges.

[1859sharps]

I think you will enjoy the 36 colt. either the 1851 or 1861. I have shot the 51's a bit and really enjoy them. But, I bought cheap from Cabela's back in the 1990 - 94 range.(due to low income at the time) and regretted it. now that was some years ago and a lot can change both good and bad. I would check around to see who Cabela's is selling now.

Personally, I am looking to get me a Uberti. While no repro is perfect, I hear a lot less negativity about Uberti then any another manufacture.

[11Z50]

I think you will enjoy the 36 colt. either the 1851 or 1861. I have shot the 51's a bit and really enjoy them. But, I bought cheap from Cabela's back in the 1990 - 94 range.(due to low income at the time) and regretted it. now that was some years ago and a lot can change both good and bad. I would check around to see who Cabela's is selling now.

Personally, I am looking to get me a Uberti. While no repro is perfect, I hear a lot less negativity about Uberti then any another manufacture.

I've been doing some research, and that's good advice. I think I will go for a Uberti. A bit more $$$ but with this type of gun, quality is important; I'll look at it a lot more than shoot it. I'm finding that with BP revolvers, you can have a lot of fun shooting less than 100 rds. With my modern handguns 100 rds is a warm-up.

The reason I am getting into BP revolvers is to relax and enjoy shooting. It's something different and more interesting right now. I enjoy archery as well for the same reasons.

[1859sharps]

cabella's 1851 = 199 (pietta I believe, but don't quote me)
Possibleshop 1851 uberti = 275 - 299 depending on options
Taylors 1851 =210 - 315 depending on options
midway uberti 1851 = 296
Dixie uberti 1851 = 295

If I follow correctly http://www.texasjacks.com/BlkPowder/...6-1851Navy.htm sells uberti and is listing the 1851 at $269.

My current 1851 is a pietta and is light years better then say armi san marco, who I believe is out of business. Based on mine, I would be very hesitant to buy one again. But understand, I bought mine over 10 years ago. I can only speak to mine. I do not know what the quality is today. For light or occasional shooting pietta's are most likely ok.

I have reached a point where I am not breaking the piggy bank to buy a Uberti, so in the very near future I am going to pick up a sample of their 1851 and see if they are really worth the extra dollars.

Got to warn you though, getting into Blackpower can be very dangerous, you can't just buy one.

If you get the bug, it can be as bad or worse then BRD

I was on symptom suppressors for a while, but the disease is becoming resistant.

Starts with just single pistol. then you have to try a rifle, next thing you know your are spending time late at night drooling over a shiloh sharps.... Oh and look out for them Civil War Reenactor types...talk about diseased, some of them buy Cannons, full scale w/ limbers and horses http://www.warhorse.org/index.html .

[scrat]

lol ya tell me it. i have a boat load of them now

[TheBundo]

I built one out of a kit from the Sears catalog in the 70's. I liked it

[bplvr]

Uberti's are very nice and there seems to be more parts available if you need them.Pietta and Uberti parts will not [for the most part] interchange.
The 1861 is a good choice. Low recoil and nice and beefy.

BP is VERRY ......VERRY addicting . Not only is it fun to shoot but UPS will bring the stuff to your house before the wife gets off work. And in general is a bit cheaper and you can get all your paper at the local head shop. When you go in and ask for 4 CASES of Zig-Zags {3072 papers} they start bowing down and chanting stuff . I never tell them it is for BP ,but for some hot blonde that I just met that is in the back of the van.
For long guns stick with Pedersoli or Armi-Sport. {unless you have a pile of cash to burn}

[Noonanda]

quick stupid question for you all. The Pistol used by Clint Eastwood in "The good, the bad, and the ugly" I have been told was a 1851 navy, can anyone confirm this? If so looks like I'll be getting one, as that is definately one of my favorite movies and that is a sweet pistol he uses

[TRAP55]

I've got a .31cal Colt 1849 Pocket Model, all matching serial numbers made in 1864 I'll sell you for $1500.

[11Z50]

I ordered a 1851 Confederate (brass frame) directly from Traditions, but Tuesday while on the way back from Sac, I stopped at Bass Pro and found a Spiller and Burr .36 I had to have. Report to follow once I have a chance to bust caps.

[BillCA]

People always talk about the 1851 or 1861 .36 caliber pistols and I guess I don't get it. To me, the most beautiful .36 revolver is this one.


1862 Police .36 Caliber (Steel frame)

Yeah, it's a 5-shooter (the original J-Frame?) but it handles so beautifully in the hand. Light, nimble and fun.

Anyone else out there a fan of the 1862 Police?

[kermit]

quick stupid question for you all. The Pistol used by Clint Eastwood in "The good, the bad, and the ugly" I have been told was a 1851 navy, can anyone confirm this? If so looks like I'll be getting one, as that is definately one of my favorite movies and that is a sweet pistol he uses

"Blondie (Clint Eastwood) carries a Colt 1851 Navy revolver with a loading gate cartridge conversion kit "

http://www.imfdb.org/index.php/Good%2C_The_Bad%2C_and_The_Ugly%2C_The

[scrat]

Excellent link kermit