Officially a Darksider !!!

[Grizhicks]

Good Morning to All !!!

Well, it looks like I'm officially a DARKSIDER.  Purchased 2 Uberti 1860 Armys at Dixie Gun Works yesterday.  (now have to find time to shoot them)

We (the wife, the dog &I) went to Columbus, KY for the weekend; camping at Columbus-Belmont State Park (KY & site of the Battle of Belmont {or Kentucky side}.  Yesterday we went down to Union City (about 30 miles) and visited DWG.  What a place!!!  Took my time and played with just about every .44 C&B in the cabinet, but settled on the Armys.  Also got all the basic necessities, plus some spare parts.  I'm planning on breaking them down and cleaning tonight, and ready to shoot some.

-- Grizhicks

[Dick Dastardly]

Good on you Grizhicks,

The path to BP enlightenment lies ahead for you.  Enjoy the trip.  There is no end.

DD-DLoS

[Noz]

Welcome to the fire! I approve strongly of your choice of guns. The 1860s have served me well. Consider a set of TRESO nipples in the very near future and 90% of the common problems with cap and ball will be eliminated.
You also do not have to fill the chambers to the top to get a good result. Start in the vicinity of 20-22 grains and work up until you find a good load that satisfies you for accuracy, smoke, flames and boom. I use .454 balls in all of mine.

[Percussion Pete]

Good job. I love the 60's too.

I second the Treso nipples. They'll make life easier.

[Angel_Eyes]

Welcome to proper shooting, Grizhicks!!

Although I prefer my ROA's and Remmies for reliability, I have always considered the 1860's to be the best looking of all the B/P pistols.

There is just something about those long smooth lines that appeal to me, and it was also the first 'smoker' that I bought.

Have fun using them, AE.

[Percussion Pete]

Welcome to proper shooting, Grizhicks!!

Although I prefer my ROA's and Remmies for reliability, I have always considered the 1860's to be the best looking of all the B/P pistols.

There is just something about those long smooth lines that appeal to me, and it was also the first 'smoker' that I bought.

Have fun using them, AE.

Plus the 60's point better. 

[Paladin UK]

Fer Grizhicks ..........

Welome to ya pard from the `other side` (Of the pond that is ),

+1 on the 1860`s 
Paladin (What lurvs ALL his opentops  ) UK

[Percussion Pete]

Fer Grizhicks ..........

Welome to ya pard from the `other side` (Of the pond that is ),

+1 on the 1860`s 
Paladin (What lurvs ALL his opentops  ) UK

Do you crouch down like Palidin when you draw?

I hope not.  I always thought he looked a bit goofy.

[Paladin UK]

Fer PP...........

Do you crouch down like Palidin when you draw?

NOPE!!!!!!!!!! Short enuf as it is

Paladin (Who's mum sewed turn-ups on his nappies diapers ? ) UK

[Percussion Pete]

 

[fourfingersofdeath]

What did Johnny Cash say about the cap and ball Colt in the sone 'The Devil's Right hand?' Get you into trouble, but couldn't get you out. Prettiest thing I ever did see!

[Deadguy]

What did Johnny Cash say about the cap and ball Colt in the sone 'The Devil's Right hand?' Get you into trouble, but couldn't get you out. Prettiest thing I ever did see!

Didn't he also say, "Shoots fast as lightning, but loads a mite slow"?

[Percussion Pete]

Loads a bit slow.

That's why I have two.

[Drayton Calhoun]

The three major food groups, sulpher, saltpetre and charcoal.

[litl rooster]

The three major food groups, sulpher, saltpetre and charcoal.

don't forget the crisco