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Just recently picked up a Pietta 1873 SAA clone in .22 on the EE
Haven't received it yet but I noticed these are also available as a "combo" gun with a .22 mag cylinder.
Are all Pietta 1873's capable of being a combo gun if I can source a .22mag cylinder and if so, where would a guy look for that?
I could put a post up on the EE but I figured I would ask around and see if anyone had spotted cylinders on any of our site sponsors websites.

Also, any feedback on these little revolvers?
I haven't heard much about them or been able to find much info out. Hell, Pietta's website doesn't even list the gun.

Thanks,
hms11
 
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If your .22 is as good as the two center fire Pietta revolvers I use for cowboy shooting you are going to be one HAPPY guy once it arrives.

Single action revolvers are generally at least CHECKED to ensure that the cylinder is in time so the chambers line up with the bore when being fired. Typically this requires a bit of hand fitting or at least selecting from an assortment of cylinders. At least that's sort of what Ruger says about their Single Six convertible. But some folks have found that random cylinders work fine.

In the case of Pietta? Hard to say without trying one.

Since they are only selling the Magnum cylinders with the convertible guns it'll be some time before anyone destroys or sells their gun and ends up with a spare cylinder that has no purpose. So you may be waiting a LONG time.

Besides, at the cost of .22Mag and the fact that this is a range toy only due to being restricted why do you think you need one? The only gun I've got that came with a .22Mag cylinder got used to the tune of 50 rounds and I've never used it since the last of that one box was all gone. Hell, I can buy center fire ammo for the cost of that darn .22Mag.
 
Thanks for the reply!
I am very new to revolvers so I didn't even think of the cylinder timing issue, good point and I don't even want to think of the consequences of firing one "out of time".
Glad to hear that Pietta seems to make a decent SA, hopefully it translates into their rimfires as well.

My thoughts on the .22mag cylinder are twofold:
1) I am an internal optimist and hope that one day I, as a law abiding citizen, will be able to use/carry my Pietta in the back 40 or while I'm out looking after the livestock or cutting down firewood/clearing land. If that small miracle ever occurs I would like to have a little more "Oomph" available if I should need it (coyote, feral dogs, fisher, etc).
2) I don't feel that I "need" one, but I sure do "want" one lol.

BCRider said:
If your .22 is as good as the two center fire Pietta revolvers I use for cowboy shooting you are going to be one HAPPY guy once it arrives.

Single action revolvers are generally at least CHECKED to ensure that the cylinder is in time so the chambers line up with the bore when being fired. Typically this requires a bit of hand fitting or at least selecting from an assortment of cylinders. At least that's sort of what Ruger says about their Single Six convertible. But some folks have found that random cylinders work fine.

In the case of Pietta? Hard to say without trying one.

Since they are only selling the Magnum cylinders with the convertible guns it'll be some time before anyone destroys or sells their gun and ends up with a spare cylinder that has no purpose. So you may be waiting a LONG time.

Besides, at the cost of .22Mag and the fact that this is a range toy only due to being restricted why do you think you need one? The only gun I've got that came with a .22Mag cylinder got used to the tune of 50 rounds and I've never used it since the last of that one box was all gone. Hell, I can buy center fire ammo for the cost of that darn .22Mag.
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I wouldn't worry about it. If the Pietta SAA style gun tweaks you right this sure as blazes will NOT be the last such revolver you buy. And if things ever change and you can carry handguns around your own property for such situations then you'll likely want to be packing the other one you ARE going to buy that's chambered in .357Mag or .44-40 or .45Colt.
 
Marstar is the one who imports Pietta into Canada. If you phone them they can let you know if they can bring a .22 magnum cylinder in for you.
 
I have a strange feeling I'll probably end up with one in .45LC, but I still think my little .22 would end up on "ranch" duties more often if such things were ever allowed.
I'm not in bear country so I don't need huge stopping power, I'd rather have something nice and light with enough punch to take care of the smaller predators (coyote, fox, raccoon, weasel, etc) that I have to deal with while I'm working around the property and maybe take the odd bunny or grouse if the opportunity presented itself. I think a .45LC would make a hell of a mess of Mr. Peter Cottontail.
That being said, when I go up camping north of Temagami I would love to be able to take a revolver in .357 or .45LC with me, but once again, wishful thinking.
BCRider said:
I wouldn't worry about it. If the Pietta SAA style gun tweaks you right this sure as blazes will NOT be the last such revolver you buy. And if things ever change and you can carry handguns around your own property for such situations then you'll likely want to be packing the other one you ARE going to buy that's chambered in .357Mag or .44-40 or .45Colt.
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Just checked with them, Marstar cannot get just the cylinders unfortunately. Maybe I'll keep my eyes open for a "parts" gun on the EE.
bp2626 said:
Marstar is the one who imports Pietta into Canada. If you phone them they can let you know if they can bring a .22 magnum cylinder in for you.
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Awesome, thanks I'll try them.

Anyone know if these have a transfer bar setup? Trying to figure out if it's safe to load it to full capacity or if I should leave a chamber empty.

Can't find any info on the Pietta website about the .22 version and conflicting info on the interwebs.
gnmontey said:
Try these guys

www.emf-company.com

I got Pietta spare parts for my 1860 C&B from them.

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hms11 said:
Awesome, thanks I'll try them.

Anyone know if these have a transfer bar setup? Trying to figure out if it's safe to load it to full capacity or if I should leave a chamber empty.

Can't find any info on the Pietta website about the .22 version and conflicting info on the interwebs.
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Transfer bar.
 
hms11 said:
Awesome, thanks I'll try them.

Anyone know if these have a transfer bar setup? Trying to figure out if it's safe to load it to full capacity or if I should leave a chamber empty.

Can't find any info on the Pietta website about the .22 version and conflicting info on the interwebs.
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If you're just shooting from the bench ie not CAS or drawing from a holster and shooting, I see no issues with loading a full cylinder, transfer bar or not.
 
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