CaptainRoundball
32 Cal
Good afternoon,
I have a replica 1851 Navy Colt (Appears to be an EIG replica) that I have fired a few dozen times now and have noticed a major accuracy issue that seems to result from the cylinder's manufacturing. It appears as though not all of the chambers align properly with the barrel when they are in the firing position. This theory is partially confirmed by noticing that the hammer will tend to strike to the right of the cap with varying degrees on the six chambers. Note that the cylinder does lock into position but that position does not line the chamber up with the barrel. I will attach photographs which will hopefully illustrate the issue.
It would seem to me that the easiest solution to this issue would be to replace the cylinder with one that is manufactured with more precision (Uberti, etc.). Does anyone know if this is an option that will work with these EIG replicas? Or if anyone has drawings or dimensions of the cylinders for more mainstream replicas I would also appreciate any links to that data as well which would let me compare the cylinders.
Thank you!
I have a replica 1851 Navy Colt (Appears to be an EIG replica) that I have fired a few dozen times now and have noticed a major accuracy issue that seems to result from the cylinder's manufacturing. It appears as though not all of the chambers align properly with the barrel when they are in the firing position. This theory is partially confirmed by noticing that the hammer will tend to strike to the right of the cap with varying degrees on the six chambers. Note that the cylinder does lock into position but that position does not line the chamber up with the barrel. I will attach photographs which will hopefully illustrate the issue.
It would seem to me that the easiest solution to this issue would be to replace the cylinder with one that is manufactured with more precision (Uberti, etc.). Does anyone know if this is an option that will work with these EIG replicas? Or if anyone has drawings or dimensions of the cylinders for more mainstream replicas I would also appreciate any links to that data as well which would let me compare the cylinders.
Thank you!