Colt vs. Remington: Revolving Rivals

Published on August 17, 2019
Duration: 10:02

This comparison highlights key differences between the Colt 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army, focusing on their frame designs, sights, and maintenance. The Remington's closed frame offers superior strength, while the Colt's open-top design is iconic. Accuracy is affected by sight design, with the Colt often shooting high. Maintenance reveals the Remington's easier cylinder removal versus the Colt's more robust, albeit harder to disassemble, wedge system.

Quick Summary

The Colt 1860 Army has an open-top frame and a rear sight notch in the hammer, often causing it to shoot high. The Remington New Model Army features a stronger closed frame and an integrated rear sight for better accuracy. Maintenance differs, with the Remington offering quicker cylinder removal.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Colt vs Remington
  2. 01:24Grip and Frame Design Differences
  3. 01:57Sights and Accuracy Comparison
  4. 02:48Cylinder and Caliber Details
  5. 04:11Loading Lever Mechanics
  6. 04:52Disassembly and Maintenance
  7. 06:22Trigger and Hammer Comparison
  8. 08:05Safety Features Explained

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main frame differences between the Colt 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army?

The Colt 1860 Army features an iconic open-top frame design. In contrast, the Remington New Model Army utilizes a stronger, more robust closed-frame design, offering greater structural integrity.

How do the sights on the Colt 1860 Army and Remington New Model Army affect accuracy?

The Remington has a solid rear sight integrated into its frame, aiding accuracy. The Colt uses a notch in the hammer as its rear sight, which often causes it to shoot high, requiring a 'hold-under' technique.

Which black powder revolver is easier to maintain in the field, Colt or Remington?

The Remington allows for quicker cylinder removal by simply pulling the base pin. While the Colt's loading lever mechanism is solid, removing its wedge for disassembly can be more time-consuming in the field.

What is 'cap sucking' and how do these revolvers address it?

'Cap sucking' occurs when percussion caps get caught in the hammer notch. The Remington's closed frame and smooth hammer face prevent this, while the Colt's notched hammer is more prone to the issue.

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