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Doc Hoy · July 3, 2011, 06:55 PM

I am thinking I could cram about two or three hundred grains of powder in the chamber. I would have to redesign my loading press. I would not put grease over the bullets in the hopes that I could get at least two of the chambers to chain fire so it would act like an actual pepperbox.

On a serious note, I tend to agree with Hawg, although I can see the value in brass frame issues of the 1851, 60 and Remington even though they may not have a historical prototype.

I know there are those among you who like the twelve inch barrel 1851 pattern, "Ballister", and I mean no offense but the proliferation of long barreled brass revolvers bugs me. I had a Ballister and did not like it in the least, although I am well aware that there are nice long barrel versions in steel that I would not mind having.

This most recent release is, to me, completely ridiculous. I stand by my post of yesterday at 5:45 as long as you accept that I was kidding about a .410 Colt.

July 3, 2011, 06:55 PM	#16
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Absolutely I am thinking I could cram about two or three hundred grains of powder in the chamber. I would have to redesign my loading press. I would not put grease over the bullets in the hopes that I could get at least two of the chambers to chain fire so it would act like an actual pepperbox. On a serious note, I tend to agree with Hawg, although I can see the value in brass frame issues of the 1851, 60 and Remington even though they may not have a historical prototype. I know there are those among you who like the twelve inch barrel 1851 pattern, "Ballister", and I mean no offense but the proliferation of long barreled brass revolvers bugs me. I had a Ballister and did not like it in the least, although I am well aware that there are nice long barrel versions in steel that I would not mind having. This most recent release is, to me, completely ridiculous. I stand by my post of yesterday at 5:45 as long as you accept that I was kidding about a .410 Colt. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.