Traditions FR18602 1860 Colt Army

Initially these seem well built till you start shooting them, first thing to fail is the dovetail clasp that holds back the ram rod to the bottom of the barrel, I've had two of these revolvers and both had identical issue's, after shooting less than 24-30 balls, this part fails due to poor metal quality, next problem is cylinder to frame is too far from hammer, often percussion caps can't be stuck to detonate charge, with all the hardware tightened cylinder also seems to have a more than

I like this gun, BUT the wedge was WAY too tight. I had to use a punch to get it out the first time, and doing so split the little clip off (it was pulled back).Tried to file and fit the wedge but it just doesn't want to sit in there right. Trying to get a replacement wedge directly from Traditions; hope it comes together!

This weapon performs very smoothly. There is almost no pick to the revolver and loading (while it does take time) is pretty easy to master. With that being said, Pietta has a well documented problem with making the wedges far too tight in the barrel. It is nigh impossible to get pulled out, even with all the suggestions of leather mallets and brass punches. That make it impossible to clean besides a very basic spot cleaning with the wire rods and brushes, so I cannot give this weapon a 5. Was it easier to dislodge (which I haven't been able to over a three day period) I would give it a 5.

I can only give it a 3 out of 5 because I haven't been able to fire it. It looks great and it is an EXACT replica of the original. Unfortunately due to the state of the world I can't find the #10 percussion caps that it requires anywhere. Believe me, I've looked! The gun may well deserve a 5 but I can't give that without a few firings. Sorry.

My first foray into the world of black powder! I bought this at the Fresno, CA store. Great experience in the store and it was wonderful to be able to just put it in the shopping cart and take it home, almost like living in a free State! Bottom line - I'm very impressed. I'd hear that Pietta had upped their game from years past and this gun proves that. It's well finished throughout and fitted very well. The timing is just about as perfect as any revolver I've experienced. Every review that I've

This is my 3rd pistol from Pietta good finish and fit never had any problems and will buy another one from them.they shoot just like the originals high.People complain that the 1860 Army has a navy scene on the cylinder well the original has the same navy scene on it. This was S.Colts trade mark.I have the 1851,1858 now the 1860 all 44s.no complaints.

Here's what bumped me over the edge to purchase this gun: Beautiful gun! I handled it in the Fresno, CA store and was impressed with the fit and finish, It was how well the revolver was timed that really did it though. It really couldn't be any better. The trigger was good with just a bit of creep. The first disassembly prior to shooting the wedge was very tight, I had to tap fairly hard using a brass drift pin to get out. No problem. The stop screw for the wedge was screwed all the way in and

Great pistol , shoots well no issues, a blast from the past I remember pistol from movie outlaw josey Wales . Had too have it now I do my weekend shooter . A must have