.45LC Spencer Concerns.

[FTrooper]

I know that the straight casing on the .45 LC has some extraction issues in Henry's and Winchesters.  Basically since it is not tapered like the .44/40 it tends to "drag" out.

Has anyone noticed such issues with the repop Spencers?  Has the long staright cause anyone frustration with feed or ejection?  I prefer .45 and all my guns are, but I also know the Spencer's reputation for feeding and since it will be used mostly for public demos with Ten X blanks, I can't decide on a .44 or a .45 and I can't seem to get a side by side comparison.

Any comments will be very welcome.

Chris Fischer
Fort McKavett State Historic Site

[KCSO]

I have some rounds down my 45 S and W and have had no problems with extraction.  I have had to replace a magazine tube spring and shim the breech block but the actual firing of the gun has been no problem.  I am right now planning to convert my rifle to 45 Colt and I willl be cutting the chamber myself so I will be starting with a tight chamber and will let you know how it comes out. 

[major]

Chris
If you want to shoot blanks out of your repro Spencer then you might want to read this article first. http://www.9thnycavalry.webeditor.com/spencer_article.html
The blanks only work in a 44-40 Spencer but will not work in the .45LC version as the action will not close completely.
Terry

[Herbert]

go for the 44-40 blanks are eaiser to find and if you want to shoot it has the right barell twist and should be acurate