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Hello All,
I am currently exploring the purchase of a 1996 Colt SAA 4.75 that came from colt with two cylinders (a 45LC and a 45ACP). I have the following questions:
1. For swapping out the cylinders, is it as simple as taking one out and replacing with the other or are there additional parts or components between one cylinder and the other? Ive read several post and may have confused myself in the process as I have seen folks talking about 45ACP cylinders requiring a bushing (i.e. removable bushing). My assumption is that since both came from Colt directly they should both be fitted the same and therefore I could just swap one for the other without additional parts etc..
2. I have also read post where folks have said to get the later generation guns past 2003 with removable cylinder bushings if you want to shoot dual cylinders. My question is Why? If Colt made the gun and fitted two cylinders does it really matter if the gun is post 2003 with removable bushings or pre 2003 with fixed bushing. What is the issue with fixed bushings?
3. Related to ammo, if Colt made the gun with two cylinders is it safe to shoot the 45 ACP cylinder with standard .45 ACP 230 grain ammo?? I have read a lot about reloading ammo and using different loads/grains/etc.., but to keep it simple I am just interested in knowing if standard store bought 230 grain ammo is a problem or not, and if so why? One of my key requirements for this 1996 gun is the fact that it came from colt with he dual cylinders and therefore I would like to shoot them both, especially the ,45ACP since I have a 1911 as well.
Appreciate feedback on this. I know there are a lot of post relative to dual cylinders but I haven't seen any that just answer these simple questions? Also, posted on Colt Forum.
Thanks,
OA
I am currently exploring the purchase of a 1996 Colt SAA 4.75 that came from colt with two cylinders (a 45LC and a 45ACP). I have the following questions:
1. For swapping out the cylinders, is it as simple as taking one out and replacing with the other or are there additional parts or components between one cylinder and the other? Ive read several post and may have confused myself in the process as I have seen folks talking about 45ACP cylinders requiring a bushing (i.e. removable bushing). My assumption is that since both came from Colt directly they should both be fitted the same and therefore I could just swap one for the other without additional parts etc..
2. I have also read post where folks have said to get the later generation guns past 2003 with removable cylinder bushings if you want to shoot dual cylinders. My question is Why? If Colt made the gun and fitted two cylinders does it really matter if the gun is post 2003 with removable bushings or pre 2003 with fixed bushing. What is the issue with fixed bushings?
3. Related to ammo, if Colt made the gun with two cylinders is it safe to shoot the 45 ACP cylinder with standard .45 ACP 230 grain ammo?? I have read a lot about reloading ammo and using different loads/grains/etc.., but to keep it simple I am just interested in knowing if standard store bought 230 grain ammo is a problem or not, and if so why? One of my key requirements for this 1996 gun is the fact that it came from colt with he dual cylinders and therefore I would like to shoot them both, especially the ,45ACP since I have a 1911 as well.
Appreciate feedback on this. I know there are a lot of post relative to dual cylinders but I haven't seen any that just answer these simple questions? Also, posted on Colt Forum.
Thanks,
OA
