I going to get a new 1851 colt navy replica from marstar but I don't know which one, I really like the brass frame confederate type in .44 but I keep hearing about frame stretch should I get the steel frame or the brass, I don't plan on shooting every day but I would like to keep it for awhile, any info would be great, thanks.
1851 Navy
- Thread starter snowman48
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the problem I found with Colt perc pistols was that if you use a heavy charge, the barrel wedge crushes and the barrel loosens. As long as you stick with target loads, I think you can shoot them for a long time. I would not worry about the brass frame.
The problem with the barrel key is that it has a deep groove down the center for the retaining screw head and that allows the two sides to collapse inwards.
cheers mooncoon
The problem with the barrel key is that it has a deep groove down the center for the retaining screw head and that allows the two sides to collapse inwards.
cheers mooncoon
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I have one of the pietta 1851 .44s with the brass frame, I shot it for a couple of seasons in cowboy action with no frame stretching, I think you would have to shoot them an awful lot to stretch the frame to where it is unserviceable. thats my 2 cents worth anyway.
Jed
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