I'm 75 yesterday. When I was a kid if one wanted to shoot an old percussion pistol you shot an old percussion shooter. An original Colt cost around $50. A Sharps about the same and we who wanted to shoot old guns shot them. They were made of iron. They shot fine. Today we buy Italian replicas which are much better guns and are made of steel. I shoot both old and new, but frankly I like shooting the newer replicas better. However there is a certain charm of making the old guns speak once again and I shoot a Navy Colt, a Pocket Navy Colt, and a Starr CA. Also a few Sharps rifles, a couple of trapdoors,, a 73 Winchester, a Parker or two, a Lefever and two old Lightenings, one pistol and one pump carbine. Fun.

@Omnihil777

4 жыл бұрын

Congratulations to your Birthday, sir, and many greetings from a black powder enthusiast from Hannover here in the north of germany. I wish you much fun shooting on the range / the outdoors. By the way, someday I really want to shoot a Sharps rifle, it's on my bucket list. Last summer I had the opportunity to shoot an original Spencer rifle, a thing I wanted to do since I saw the movie "Unforgiven" with Clint Eastwood and Morgan Freeman. What a fascinating piece! But for everyday shooting I like the replicas more, when I shoot such an old gun I kinda have the feeling I'm wearing out a piece of history. I know, it's a bit stupid, but I can't help it. Have fun!

@Semyon_Semyonych

4 жыл бұрын

Happy Birthday, Mr. McCarty!

@Semyon_Semyonych

4 жыл бұрын

@@Omnihil777 Are BP firearms legal in Germany? I thought that comrade Merkel did everything possible to outlaw all guns in your country, including BP, BB guns (both, air and electrical) and so on...

@seanrallis6714

4 жыл бұрын

The modern ones are "better." But there IS something nice about reigniting the past.

@Preyhawk81

4 жыл бұрын

@@Semyon_Semyonych You Need to be in an Shooting club and you Need an Special Licence to buy blackpowder and you Need to reenew the Licence every 6 years.Only the shaprs is free without Licence weapons inventet bevore the year 1871 and they are single shooters without centralfire cartriges are free to buy.

This is not an entertaining video, this is an EDUCATIONAL VIDEO. I learn a lot from this video, thanks you for putting times and effort to make this valuable video.

Puts on shirt and tie, dons his hat and jacket, and heads to the woods to shoot revolvers. Mike, you are a true gentleman. I am a big fan. :)

I've had a .36 cal blackpowder revolver for several years (Uberti 1851 Navy with I think a 4 or 5 inch barrel). Works great. Shortly after I got it, I picked up a .38 special conversion cylinder for it from I believe Midway USA. I think it was made by Howell's, but it could have been Taylors. At any rate, the cylinder slipped right in, and I've been using handloaded mid-range wadcutter ammo in it completely successfully. About a year or two ago, I was in an antique shop and found a Colt .36 cal 1851 Navy style revolver with a longer barrel than my Uberti Sheriff. It was brand new and a beautiful gun with much better fit and finish than the Uberti. Got it home, took out the black powder cylinder, and guess what, the Howell .38 spl conversion cylinder slipped right in and shot like a charm. Very happy with the results in both cases. A lot of versatility for little money in both those guns. Oh, and one more thing, I find cleaning a gun after shooting smokeless powder rounds is a lot less hassle than cleaning one after shooting black powder rounds.

Great video Mike! I have a Pietta 1858 .44 cal. with a Kirst Konverter. It is designed as such to not having to remove the cylinder to load. Instead, it operates just like a 1873 peacemaker, flipping the side door and loading. The only thing I have to do is to have a peg long enough to push out the empty cases. As far as cartridges is concerned, I handload with Cowboy load #4 200 grain bullets that I buy from Missouri Bullet Company over 5.5 grains of Trailboss powder. Velocity is around 750 FPS with excellent accuracy within 35 feet. It is a joy to shoot and a huge crowd magnet needless to say.

Out of ALL the videos that I've watched regarding the Pietta New Army Target .44 with the Taylor's n Company conversion cylinder. Tank you.

AWESOME presentation with clarity and informative. Thank you for the great contribution to understanding cartridge cylinders.

I’ve been shooting Howell cylinders in Pietta Remingtons for about 20 years now, and they have never failed to give outstanding performance. Love ‘em!

@WRMonger1

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I love my 1958 Rem 👍

Hey there Mike. First time viewer and new subscriber. It's interesting that these conversion cylinders are available. I happen to own 2 Pietta Texas Buffalo pistols, 2 Pietta new army revolvers, and I just recently purchased a Ruger new army revolver. I got chased out of an indoor gun range a few years back because of all the smoke I generated with my stainless Pietta Texas buffalo pistol. I'd just purchased it and wanted to get it sighted in so I took it to the range. One thing I discovered mighty quick is that a black powder pistol is strictly an outdoor pistol! LOL!!!!! Aaaaaaaaaaanyway, now that these conversion cylinders are available then it would be nice to take my black powder pistols back to the range and light em up again without making all the smoke. Many thanks for a very informative video.

Great video Mike!! Appreciate the time and effort you put into making these.

I've been a fan of yours for a long time, Mike. Love the presentations and the info is Gold.

I'm not surprised your video was the first search result! Thanks for the in depth and useful information, as always!

Man am I glad I watched this almost ordered a new pietta sherif model and a uberti cylinder. Got the shopping cart swapped to a uberti gun now everything should match up lol

I actually got a flutted cylinder for my Pietta Remington in .45 Colt. Guy sold it to me new for only $50! Can't wait to shoot it!

Hi Mike! Damn glad to see you making videos. I was a big fan of the duelist videos and I sure missed them for a while. This is the first time I have had one of your videos pop up in my recommend feed. I subscribed so I won't miss any more! Keep up the good work. Great video.

Mike I've been enjoying your videos for quite awhile. Many thanks! Always enjoyable.

I just stumbled onto your videos.. I could watch them all day.. they are so informative the history and how the gun works made me really happy thank you.. im from ireland and we can't see these guns in the flesh you are so lucky to be able to hold them.. but I'm lucky I found your videos because I can get to see them now. My favourite is the Winchester repeater rifle. I've never held one or seen one physically but I enjoyed watching you explain its history and firing it thanks again..

You give a very thorough explanation on the requirements and procedures. Thank you so much

Round tip lead bullet and no +P ammo. Got it thank you!!

Awesome video and expert demonstration on loading and installing the conversion cylinder! I was looking into these black powder revolvers and was surprised that they sold conversions for them. You sold me on it so I will be ordering one tomorrow! Keep the videos coming, I enjoyed your expertise!

I got to admit the attire with the historical handguns is spot on. Thanks for such a great presentation. I TRUELY enjoyed it.

Great video, I've always wanted to get this conversion for my Remington 1858, just never got around to buying one, this really provides the necessary info.

Love these cylinders..... I advise anyone into these to grab a few up now while you can.....

@joseywales8890

3 жыл бұрын

GOT 2 THINKING LIKE YOU WOULDNT BE SURPRISED IF THEY WENT THE WAY OF THE BUMPSTOCK WITH ALL THE LIBERALS IN USA THESE DAYS

@alanaliyev456GT

3 жыл бұрын

Specialy with a RUGER ROA !,,,, he can endure all 45 LC loads CIP specification all 45 lc except +P

@alanaliyev456GT

3 жыл бұрын

For Italian remmies you must no exceed C.A.S loads

@alanaliyev456GT

3 жыл бұрын

Sadly RUGER NEVER DO AN OLD ARMY IN 36...... imagine possibility of shoot all 38 sp ecept +p+

@Nick-wn1xw

3 жыл бұрын

@@alanaliyev456GT what is C.A.S?

Excellent video! I've been enjoying your rifle builds for a long time! I have owned my Taylor's cylinder for 3 or 4 years now and it's a fun addition to shooting my Pietta 1858 Remington. My gun did require a bit of fitting though. But it was a simple matter of relieving the bottom of the frame just a tiny bit with a file at the front of the frame.

Love your videos, I always find them really informative. This is my goto channel for my fix of historical firearms know-how.! 👍

I really like the Remington 1858, like how it looks, like "quick" change cylinders. I like all the old firearms, but I like the Remington the best from an esthetics stand point.

@herbderbler1585

Жыл бұрын

Agreed, this video taught me if I'm to buy one of these, get the Remington.

Mike, this video is one your best ever. Very informative and well done. Bravo sir!

Thank you for making this video. I found it completely informative because I want to get a conversion kit because I love the look of the old cap and ball guns

Thank you so much! I have a Remington 1851 Navy and didn't know much about conversion (Pietta). I'm glad I saw this video. Thank you!

Great video. The Remington is really the only cylinder that makes sense to me. Having to remove screws or wedges to get the cylinder out is more of a hassle than just loading powder and ball in my opinion. I just wish these cylinders weren't so darn expensive. The Remington cylinder cost more than I originally paid for the revolver. Still, it would definitely be fun to have. It makes for a nice conversation piece at the range.

@richardelliott9511

4 жыл бұрын

I disagree with your rationalization about The Remington being the only sensible one. I find the Colts to be quite easy. Just push out the wedge with your thumb, pull off the barrel assembly, then cylinder and use the cylinder arbor to push out the empties. Reload and slide it back on, press in the wedge, done. I will admit to carrying a wooden crab mallet for a sticky wedge but seldom need it. From what I've seen, Mike made the Remmies look a bit easier than it really is, mainly the rammer doesn't like to stay in that ideal position and must be held in place to keep it from flopping down and locking the cylinder. Also replacing the cylinder can be a bit fiddly until you get a feel for it. The Ruger screw? It is just a 1/2 turn locking pin with no real tension, a coin or key ring type screwdriver will work, no need for a real and bulky screw driver. If I were lucky enough to own one, I would probably work out a thumb screw head type arrangement for it. Having to hold the rammer assembly together is a hassle but I think you can leave the rammer arm and plunger off altogether and still lock in the cylinder pin. Rogers and Dow? You might need a real screwdriver for that one. I've never handled one but still loading cartridges has got to be easier than loading loose powder, ball and caps, especially under any kind of pressure when the adrenalin is flowing and your fine motor skills have deserted you. Just my experience. Thanks

@DanielNighteyes

4 жыл бұрын

I participated in cowboy action shooting for many years. My pistols were a brace of Uberti Remington New Model Army revolvers with R&D conversion cylinders (which is what I think Taylor's are). I put several thousand rounds thru each, and I'm here to say it was a whole buncha fun! If you're going to shoot a lot, and assuming your pistola is a Uberti , my suggestion is to get the lightened hammer spring available for their 1875 Remington, if they're still available. It slips right in, and makes your thumb quite happy..... []

@rjwintl

4 жыл бұрын

well, the cylinders may be a little pricey but they're NOT FFA regulated... so, you getcha a new gun w/o the Gov't crap involved ... my Dragoon was $400 and the conversion cylinder was $250 ...

@HircineDaWolf

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen one place that sells them with loading gates as well as ejector rods that replace the ramrod.

@HircineDaWolf

3 жыл бұрын

www.kirstkonverter.com/1851-61-colt-navy.html expensive im sure this was done back in the day do with the loading gate

Great vid!!! Your ids are some of my favorites on KZread! Thanks

Nice review there big mike. I feel like an old man cause I remember that article you did on campsite Remington conversion. Seems like 20 years ago. Guess you helped initiate a old school to new age trend. Thank man always informative and now I can put a face to the old articles I use to read in the 90s by you when I could still read gun magazines

I really appreciate your videos Mike, and admire your collection.

Thank you. I always enjoy watching your KZread channel, especially when it is about percussion revolvers and pistols or black powder Muzzleloading rifles/muskets. Thank you for sharing, you have one of the best KZread channels out there.

Nice explanation and demonstration, sheriff!

Great video. Excellent demonstration on these cartridge conversions. Thanks

Absolutely wonderful video, super information. I will always love and prefer my cap and ball revolvers BUT I do have several Taylor's and Co conversion cylinders. 2 for my pair of Pietta 51 Navys and 2 for my pair of Uberti 61 Navys. In all 4 cases the cylinder dropped in, perfect fit, not a single issue. They work flawlessly! Probably doing a Remington conversion soon! I've had excellent luck getting HB ammo for cylinders from Buffalo Arms, great stuff. I do recommend getting a set of pins, ferrule and ferrule tool when you get a cylinder. Love carrying these when out on the property or hunting on my land.

I seen some early videos from you. Been years. Good too see you’re still showing us these cool guns.

Thanks for this video. I have a Ruger and it's good to know more about it. My wife found this one at a yard sale for $25 with a broken nipple. Otherwise it was flawless. I got a new nipple shipped in, and I just ordered a new conversion cylinder for it. I'm like a little kid at Christmas. 😁

Nice presentation Mike. Style points on the get-up. Looking good.

I have an Uberti 1847 Walker, two Uberti “Rem” 1858s and tomorrow, my 1979 Stainless Steel Ruger Old Army arrives. A 44 year old .44 I plan to take a deer with it someday at 25-30 yards.

Very interesting and informative video. Thanks, Mike. Love the intro music.

that cylinder load you did at 13 is what Eastwood did walking towards stockburn in that great film PALE RIDER, nice one Mike, thank you.

Great video. Felt like you covered all the bases on how to use the conversion cylinders.

Very informative video , I learned things that I didn't know were necessary to shoot and load this type of revolver. Like the type of ammo and such.

Excellent video. I really enjoyed learning about cartridge conversions.

The best info I’ve seen on conversions. Thank you!

Thx Mike. Good video. I have one myself for one of my 51 Navy's.

Fantastic video, Mike! Great info and alot of fun to watch!

Thank you very much, Sir. I learn so much from your videos.

Great video. I didn't know my 44's could take 45 so now I'm getting me some conversion cylinders

As usual and outstanding presentation. Thanks for sharing. Ken

Really thorough presentation...good job!

This co,s work is outstanding

I was involved with all the information he was giving the I didn’t notice the suit he was wearing until the end of the video. Great video

Excellent information and video. Thank you.

An advantage of the Taylor 1858 .45 Colt conversion cylinder compared to other conversion cylinder manufacturers is that the Taylor .45 Colt conversion cylinder is 6-shot. Other manufactures only offer a 5-shot .45 Colt for the 1858 Remington. There can be a slight cartridge length issue for Colts using .45 Colt conversion cylinders. A .45 Colt cartridge shorter than the SAAMI 1.6" .45 Colt may be required. I always reload my .45 Colt to a length of 1.550" that fits in all my conversion cylinders.

@heilhonkler6981

4 жыл бұрын

For competition maybe. But a kurst conversion with a ejector rod is considerably faster

You are easily the best dressed presenter on YT! Thanks for always entertaining!

Great video duelist1954 very informational, good job, good editing!

Hey, Mike...Been watching your videos for years. Thanks for your non-political and informative videos. you've convinced me to buy a conversion cylinder for both my Pietta New Army and my Ruger Old Army. Keep up the best videos on KZread!!

Awesome video.. I was thinking about purchasing the cylinder for 38 special.. Now think I'll buy a few.. Thanks for the great information

Great video sir lots of information cleared up and beautiful gons

I'd seen these some time back so I really liked your demonstration of the function. Cool conversion for a time to shoot without the extended cleanup after range time. Still gotta clean....just not the BP effort! Fun stuff. Thanks. I remember these from Eastwoods "pale Rider" movie, too.

Great video as always

Thanks ! I did not know these existed. I have one of these revolvers and now I can go out and get one of these !!!!

Very informative! Thanks for the very clear, factual information.

Thanks Mike for the informative video. I am constantly a black powder revolver and getting a conversion kit for it. BK

That's a very nice piece of gear, I have some Uberti revolver too, I'll definetly try such a cartridge conversion kit. I knew they were out there, but quite frankly, I forgot about them. That will be my next aquisition. Thank you for the informative video, like everytime 👍👍👍

Love your channel, Mike!

@duelist1954

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the great video. Tons of great information.

A wealth of info Mike. Keep up the good fight. Cheers

Great video, your content is very good keep educating everybody nice there's not too many places to get the information.

Mike is the authority on sixguns. He's second to none. Right up there with John Taffin.

Great video! I leant sumpin new today because of this video!

Good info. Thanks, Mike.

Mike One of your best! Great video!

Excellent explanations and presentation.....thanks ✌️❤️

Great video! I learnt sumpin new today because of this video!

The for making the video. Your explanation of the conversion is excellent. Keep up making these video...

That is a beautiful suite, Mike. I also want to thank you for everything I've learned from you about black powder guns and guns in general. Thank you, Mike 🙏

All duded up! Looking good, Mike

What a great video on such a narrow topic! Thank you.

Looking sharp Mike!

mike thank you so much for your video taylor's& co. conversion cylinders i have a pietta 1858 remington, i have a real remington 1858 as well made in 1865 i was told it is to nice to shoot stick with the pietta so i have thanks to you for your video

An excellent instructional video, Thanks.

Very nice video. great info. keep up the good work.

Thanks for interesting video Mike i have been considering buying a cap&ball revolver. As well as getting the cartridge conversion

Excellent camera views when using 2 at same time on demonstrating details.

Very interesting! I love my Colt SAA! .45 Colt.

Very impressive video. Well done!

I love these videos!

Very informative, thank you!

I have an 1858 Remington New Model Army that was from Armsport. Sure would love to find a conversion cylinder for it!

Thank you for your very informative video. Loved it.

got a cartridge conversion cylinder from Taylor's & Co. for my Uberti 1848 Colt 3rd model Dragoon and it works perfectly with the .45 cowboy loads from Magtech !!!

Superb, fully explained , thank you

Man, you look awesome attired like that!

@markgoostree6334

3 жыл бұрын

Right! Really looks the part all dressed up and ready to "take it outside"...and settle this.

@COIcultist

3 жыл бұрын

The man is very dapper.

@Sedona-cl6eg

3 жыл бұрын

Without the badge he is definitely a Pinkerton man.

Very informative. Thank you for making this . I am new to this and this video is very helpful. Liked and subscribed. That outfit you are wearing is totally cool. Now I gotta find those threads.

GREAT GREAT VDO. Wisdh I knew all that when I was still an active gunman.

I have an Uberti Remmy with a Taylor conversion cylinder and I'm pleased as punch. I've always adored the long lines of BP revolvers. I have a Texas Dragoon as well. You can maximize any weapon platform with the proper application of knowledge, preparation, care and practice. You can defend yourself with 5 rounds of .45 LC. Fact. Great channel

@harryhotspur4142

Жыл бұрын

YEAH....I CARRIED A S&W MODEL 25-5 4" REVOLVER AS A DUTY GUN, A CARRY GUN,AND A BIG POCKET ROCKET IN THE WINTER IN A PARKA OR M1951 ARMY FIELD JACKET..OR 851 PARKA.....I'M GONNA LOOK INTO THAT POSSIBILITY...I WOULD HOPE THAT THEY WERE OK TO SHOOT WITH STUFF LIKE 44 RUSSIAN, 38 S&W, 45 SCHOFIELD 0R .32 S&W TOO...