What flavor '58 Remington?

ZVP · October 1, 2013, 12:43 AM

I have one of each, the standard 8" and a 5 1/2".
Of the two I favor the 5 1/2"er as it handlea so much better! I owned the long one first and when I got a Poiettia short barreled model I just fell in love!
Power dosen't seem to be any different between the two and both hit hard as hell with 35 g powder charges.
I holster mine in a large frame cross drew holster, though the shortie fits my favorite sholder holster that I carry my Ruger Vaqueri=o in.
Recoil isn't any different between the two either both are mild shooters due to the grip angle and overall weight of the revolvers.
I guess it's a matter of personal preferance as to which model you fancy.
I have shot the 250 gr LRN cast bullets in the short one and there is definately some recoil with those!
I have also fired a .45 LC conversion kit in the short frame and shooting Reloaded ammo in .45 Scofield it preferred and shot those the best of the cartrige conversions,
They'd drop a large horse on the spot!
So pick your poison.
WHich do you choose as your favorite '58 Remington model?

Hawg · October 1, 2013, 04:10 AM

I like the 8 inch barrels.

wheelyfun · October 1, 2013, 05:14 AM

5.5" barrel....not historically accurate, but neither is the 1858 model chambered in 45Colt!

noelf2 · October 1, 2013, 09:31 AM

8" barrel.

Old Iron · October 1, 2013, 11:05 AM

I have Remmies in both barrel lengths, and I prefer the 8".

OutlawJoseyWales · October 1, 2013, 01:02 PM

Both are great fun, but I like the 5.5 better.

dlbarr · October 1, 2013, 11:25 PM

...but, Whellygun, that one you got is a dandy!

Doc Hoy · October 2, 2013, 06:20 AM

Plus one with a four inch barrel that I rehabbed.

I like the long barrel for performance, I think and the 5.5 for looks and balance although to me balance is not that important. The four inch parrel job is real cute.

Bill Akins · October 3, 2013, 01:02 AM

I've had both barrel lengths in the 1858. Got rid of the 8 inch (although nothing wrong with my former one, nor any 8 inch). I just like my Uberti .44, 5.5 inch barrel that I rehab'd (in the white) best. Like my R&D fluted cylinder that it came with too. Best of both worlds. Hard to take a pic of though because of the gleam. I've also owned a 5.5 inch barrel custom cut down and recrowned barrel "target" model Pietta 1858 in stainless (sold it) and currently own two Pietta 1860's too, but in my experience, I think the Uberti overall quality is just a leeeetle bit better than the Pietta overall quality. At least in fit and finish. And I like the dovetailed rammer holder and dovetailed front sight, both of which are NOT dovetailed, but soldered on the Piettas. (Much more trouble to remove and replace). Other's experience "quality" wise, may differ.

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Doc Hoy · October 3, 2013, 06:30 AM

You do like shiny things.

Very nice

October 1, 2013, 12:43 AM	#1
ZVP Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2009 Posts: 1,102	What flavor '58 Remington? I have one of each, the standard 8" and a 5 1/2". Of the two I favor the 5 1/2"er as it handlea so much better! I owned the long one first and when I got a Poiettia short barreled model I just fell in love! Power dosen't seem to be any different between the two and both hit hard as hell with 35 g powder charges. I holster mine in a large frame cross drew holster, though the shortie fits my favorite sholder holster that I carry my Ruger Vaqueri=o in. Recoil isn't any different between the two either both are mild shooters due to the grip angle and overall weight of the revolvers. I guess it's a matter of personal preferance as to which model you fancy. I have shot the 250 gr LRN cast bullets in the short one and there is definately some recoil with those! I have also fired a .45 LC conversion kit in the short frame and shooting Reloaded ammo in .45 Scofield it preferred and shot those the best of the cartrige conversions, They'd drop a large horse on the spot! So pick your poison. WHich do you choose as your favorite '58 Remington model?

October 1, 2013, 05:14 AM	#3
wheelyfun Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2010 Location: Vermont Posts: 241	5.5" barrel....not historically accurate, but neither is the 1858 model chambered in 45Colt! __________________ When two of equal skill meet at swords' point, there is no conclusion to the match--Takuan Soho (written in 1629)

October 1, 2013, 09:31 AM	#4
noelf2 Senior Member Join Date: April 14, 2008 Location: Stuart, VA Posts: 2,473	8" barrel. __________________ Liberty and freedom often offends those who understand neither.

October 1, 2013, 11:25 PM	#7
dlbarr Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2011 Posts: 162	I only have a 8" barreled one... ...but, Whellygun, that one you got is a dandy!

October 2, 2013, 06:20 AM	#8
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	I have both.... Plus one with a four inch barrel that I rehabbed. I like the long barrel for performance, I think and the 5.5 for looks and balance although to me balance is not that important. The four inch parrel job is real cute. __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.

October 1, 2013, 04:10 AM	#2
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	I like the 8 inch barrels.

October 1, 2013, 11:05 AM	#5
Old Iron Member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Posts: 17	I have Remmies in both barrel lengths, and I prefer the 8".

October 1, 2013, 01:02 PM	#6
OutlawJoseyWales Senior Member Join Date: August 18, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 237	Both are great fun, but I like the 5.5 better.

October 3, 2013, 01:02 AM	#9
Bill Akins Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2007 Location: Hudson, Florida Posts: 1,135	I've had both barrel lengths in the 1858. Got rid of the 8 inch (although nothing wrong with my former one, nor any 8 inch). I just like my Uberti .44, 5.5 inch barrel that I rehab'd (in the white) best. Like my R&D fluted cylinder that it came with too. Best of both worlds. Hard to take a pic of though because of the gleam. I've also owned a 5.5 inch barrel custom cut down and recrowned barrel "target" model Pietta 1858 in stainless (sold it) and currently own two Pietta 1860's too, but in my experience, I think the Uberti overall quality is just a leeeetle bit better than the Pietta overall quality. At least in fit and finish. And I like the dovetailed rammer holder and dovetailed front sight, both of which are NOT dovetailed, but soldered on the Piettas. (Much more trouble to remove and replace). Other's experience "quality" wise, may differ. . __________________ "This is my Remy and this is my Colt. Remy loads easy and topstrap strong, Colt balances better and never feels wrong. A repro black powder revolver gun, they smoke and shoot lead and give me much fun. I can't figure out which one I like better, they're both fine revolvers that fit in my leather". "To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target". Last edited by Bill Akins; October 3, 2013 at 01:15 AM.

October 3, 2013, 06:30 AM	#10
Doc Hoy Senior Member Join Date: October 24, 2008 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 5,440	Bill.... You do like shiny things. Very nice __________________ Seek truth. Relax. Take a breath.