1858 New Army Police .36 Caliber Revolver

[DavidB2]

I am interested in purchasing a 1858 New Army Police .36 Caliber Revolver. I have seen these in Cabelas for $199.99 and $207.00 at S&S Firearms. Does anyone have any experience with these revolvers? Will the shorter 6.5 inch barrel affect accuracy in any signficant way? Would 30 grains be too much of an overload for this revolver? I have both a 2nd Model Dragoon and an 1860 Colt Army (both in .44 caliber) and am wanting something in .36 caliber.

[Pahoo]

I really like shooting my .36 and it's very easy to handle. Going to be lighter shooting than you might think. Again, these are great fun to shoot. However, think your suggested load is a bit high. The Cabelas instruction manual lists 22grns of FFFG of Black Powder and 17grns. of "P" Pyrodex. The Pietta manual that come with these revolvers, lists 9-12 grns. of Black Powder and no listing for Pyrodex. You know that they will list a conservative load. You should not have a problem with the barrel length. I have another source on loads and will look this up as well and list later.

Be Safe !!

[dmb3006]

Of the small collection of CAP&BALL revolvers I have My Pietta 1858 New Police is my favorate.I shoot .375 Hornady round balls and 125gr Buffalo Ball-ets the most.I have Pyrodex P;but I always use Hodgdon Triple 7 3fff grade.17 grs.wonder wad and ball or bullet has put 3 shots out of six into one hole at 15 yards.I have used up to 20grs. of triple 7 with no ill effect in my gun.I'm in the process of making combusible paper cartridges for my gun.The only thing I don't like is that it is hard to load the 125gr. ball-et's into the cyclinder stright.I think a Lee bullet mould that drops a 130gr bullet that has a tapered base should solve the problem of seating the bullets stright in the cyclinder.Good luck with your .36 Remington