45 ACP conversion cylinders for 1860 army

[the Black Spot]

are they still making these drop in's for 1860 armies?
i know they make for 45 colt and s&w, but wondered if they still had them for 45 acp(cheaper to buy).
thanks in advance

 

[Hawg]

Doesn't look like it. Buffalo Arms has one for a Uberti Remington but is advertised for cowboy loads only.

 

[Oldfalguy]

Just checked the Krist Convertor website and they only mention
.45 Schofield for the 1860.
But I do remember seeing 45 acp for something- might be 1858's
I thought about it but if one has to use only 45 ACP lead bullets I passed-
I use schofield in all my conversions, 45LC in the Ruger

 

[the Black Spot]

well, i was hoping they did, that way i could share ammo with my son(he has a 1911).
maybe i will just buy an extra c&b cylinder.

 

[andrewstorm]

black spot on wall ,by hoo flung poo

45 acp in a 1860 is blasphemy,cheaply done,and fun,try buffalo arms or able or dixie or r n d

 

[Claddagh]

Unless you were willing to restrict your ammo to lead bullets and very light charges, I wouldn't pursue this one too avidly IIWY. SAAMI standard .45 ACP loads operate at approx. 50% higher pressures than .45 Colt or .45 S&W (Schofield) do and, while modern repros are made of better steel than the originals, IMO that in and of itself doesn't render a 160 year-old design 50% stronger.

Personally, if it was going to be my hands, eyes, etc. behind any repro revolver of any caliber with a conversion cylinder installed I'd stick to moderate BP and/or sub-max Trail Boss loads only.

 

[JimCunn]

I just installed a Kirst .45 acp Conversion cylinder in a Uberti 1860 Army.
Grinding the loading port into the recoil shield was the biggest part of the job.
Haven't shot it yet.

 

[Hawg]

45dragoon has done it but you need to make sure your arbor length is corrected.