Fellas: I've been looking really hard at the Cimmaron Arms reproduction 1873s and have wondered about their overall strength, longevity and reliability, especially those with the Cimmaron action jobs.
I would like one to carry as a field piece with reloads that should not be a worry for a pistol made with modern day metals and technology. The reloads wouldn't be anything more than what I would get from a Lyman manual, as I believe that even at moderate velocities of between 800-850, a 250-255 grain SWC would be adequate for everyday shooting.
I do not have bear or hog in my neck of the woods that I would have to worry about. Coyotes are about it for fanged predators (except for my sister, maybe). And I doubt I would hunt with it. It would simply replace one of my 45 autos for when I'm walking through the woods.
I've been looking at a 7.5" 1873 in Cimmaron's Original Finish, the one that makes it look 125 years old, or a 4.75" with a nickle finish.
Does anyone have any experience with these they can share. Thanks. Mikey. :yeah:
I would like one to carry as a field piece with reloads that should not be a worry for a pistol made with modern day metals and technology. The reloads wouldn't be anything more than what I would get from a Lyman manual, as I believe that even at moderate velocities of between 800-850, a 250-255 grain SWC would be adequate for everyday shooting.
I do not have bear or hog in my neck of the woods that I would have to worry about. Coyotes are about it for fanged predators (except for my sister, maybe). And I doubt I would hunt with it. It would simply replace one of my 45 autos for when I'm walking through the woods.
I've been looking at a 7.5" 1873 in Cimmaron's Original Finish, the one that makes it look 125 years old, or a 4.75" with a nickle finish.
Does anyone have any experience with these they can share. Thanks. Mikey. :yeah: