Question on 1875 Outlaw

Dirty Brass · July 02, 2009, 07:45:13 AM

I'm considering picking one up, and i was wondering if the full length underlug portion actually has any function other than looks? I've seen some that were milled off, and I thought they looked nice that way, but if this is a bad thing to do, i think I'll reconsider, or at least ponder it more. Anyone know why it was added to the pistol model?

Thanks

Matt Bastardson · July 02, 2009, 12:20:31 PM

Quote from: Dirty Brass on July 02, 2009, 07:45:13 AM
I'm considering picking one up, and i was wondering if the full length underlug portion actually has any function other than looks? I've seen some that were milled off, and I thought they looked nice that way, but if this is a bad thing to do, i think I'll reconsider, or at least ponder it more. Anyone know why it was added to the pistol model?

Thanks

Apparently they were just for looks to mimic the loading lever look of the black powder revolvers, which were what people were familiar with at the time. They do give the guns a certain 'flow'.

Hoof Hearted · July 02, 2009, 10:49:05 PM

Quote from: Dirty Brass on July 02, 2009, 07:45:13 AM
I'm considering picking one up, and i was wondering if the full length underlug portion actually has any function other than looks? I've seen some that were milled off, and I thought they looked nice that way, but if this is a bad thing to do, i think I'll reconsider, or at least ponder it more. Anyone know why it was added to the pistol model?

Thanks

The "milled off" version is commonly referred to as an 1890 by Uberti.

HH

Patrick Henry Brown · July 03, 2009, 09:58:50 AM

I've got two 1875 Remingtons now with 7 1/2" barrels in 45 LC. I really love mine. There is a bit more room for my big hands behind the trigger guard, and they don't feel awkward like my OM Vaqueros did. Put a set of Vintage Gun Grips in Ivory on them. One is nickled from Uberti-Stoeger. The other is CCH and Blue from EMF. I may have the EMF chromed down the road to make a matched pair. They shoot great and are POA/POI with 45CS with 1.3cc Pinnacle 3FG and 200 gr. RNFP. YMMV. Again -- I LOVE mine.

Preacher Clint

Flint · July 03, 2009, 11:05:24 AM

The Remington 1890 is not just an Uberti name,it was a Remington model, following the 1875. 2000 were made between 1891 and 1894, when Remington stopped production. The 1890 is available from Uberti, and rather than trying to cut down an 1875 web, you'd be better served to either find an 1890 or buy the 1890 ejector housing part ($60) from VTIgunparts.com.

Uberti calls the 1875 an "Outlaw" and the 1890 a "Police". The 1890 by Uberti also has a lanyard ring on the butt, which the 1875 by Uberti does not.

Ten Wolves Fiveshooter · July 03, 2009, 12:10:57 PM

Howdy All

Remington designed the 1875 with the under barrel wing to help in stabilizing the barrel to the frame, and it worked, that's one of the reasons these guns are so accurate, the other is the solid back strap to frame all being one piece. I for one like the way they look, you can always get the 1890, if you want a shorter barrel and no under wing, IMO.

Regards

tEN wOLVES

Dirty Brass · July 03, 2009, 02:22:13 PM

I guess I should have been a little more precise in what I was referring to. I have seen a couple that had a portion of the bottom strut milled off - not all of it. That's what I though looked cool. I am aware of the 1890 Police model - that one doesn't "tickle my fancy" so to speak, but the Outlaw does have some pleasing asthetics to it, not to mention the accuracy potential. Thanks for the input folks - I appreciate the responses....

HappyTrigger · July 06, 2009, 11:23:59 AM

Not sure why one would mill off a portion of the web on a '75. The web is what makes the '73 and '75 a beautiful design. You can easily spot a Remmy in cowboy and western movies by the web.

I'm only guessing but the web was probably put there on the '73 to strengthen the loading lever, and left there on the '75 for asthetic purposes.

Regret Chancy · August 16, 2009, 10:19:56 AM

Maybe I am a little off topic but the Uberti replicas in 7 1/2 are outlaws and the 5 1/2 are frontiers. This was what they were designated by on the box tag. Both are available in blue cch but only the the outlaw can be found in nickel as far as i know. The web is a great looking piece to add symetry to the look and a (supposed) counter balance that gives a nice barrel heavy feel to help compensate for recoil. Just my opinion and I have been wrong before. Regret

Harley Starr · August 16, 2009, 11:32:52 PM

Quote from: Ten Wolves Fiveshooter on July 03, 2009, 12:10:57 PM
Howdy All

Remington designed the 1875 with the under barrel wing to help in stabilizing the barrel to the frame, and it worked, that's one of the reasons these guns are so accurate, the other is the solid back strap to frame all being one piece. I for one like the way they look, you can always get the 1890, if you want a shorter barrel and no under wing, IMO.

Regards

tEN wOLVES

That's the best post regarding the Remington 1875 I've read to date. You know what Ten Wolves? I think Remington built the better Colt!