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Offline Doc Holiday

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Shot the 1860 today
« on: June 12, 2021, 01:25:14 PM »
Shot my 1860 tiday.
No stoppages or issues today.
Still can't shoot it anywhere near like I can the Navy.
Has to be the grip.
But I still had fun.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2021, 01:30:17 PM »
Good to hear you're having fun.

It's funny how we're all different. I'm exactly the opposite. The Navy is just too small for my hand. I hate having my pinky curled up under the grip. The Army sized grip is perfect for me. I even switched a few Navy pistols over to the Army grip. My conversion is also an Army grip. Just much more control for me. Must be why I like the Dragoon so much too.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2021, 01:47:02 PM »
Good to hear you're having fun.

It's funny how we're all different. I'm exactly the opposite. The Navy is just too small for my hand. I hate having my pinky curled up under the grip. The Army sized grip is perfect for me. I even switched a few Navy pistols over to the Army grip. My conversion is also an Army grip. Just much more control for me. Must be why I like the Dragoon so much too.
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  Do you have large hands? My hands are short in length but wide and my fingers are very thick. Perhaps that explains the grip preferences.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2021, 02:06:47 PM »
Yes Doc, I have large hands. I have to buy 2X sized gloves. I think my ring size is 14.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #4 on: June 12, 2021, 02:34:07 PM »
Yes Doc, I have large hands. I have to buy 2X sized gloves. I think my ring size is 14.

I think we may be on to something.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #5 on: June 12, 2021, 02:34:39 PM »
Yes Doc, I have large hands. I have to buy 2X sized gloves. I think my ring size is 14.

I think we may be on to something.

Indeed.  (7+"
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2021, 12:51:02 PM »
Hey Doc. I thought you'd get a kick outta this. Here's my 49 Pocket Model in my hand. Looks like a Derringer when I'm holding it.  (7+"

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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2021, 01:16:26 PM »
Hey Doc. I thought you'd get a kick outta this. Here's my 49 Pocket Model in my hand. Looks like a Derringer when I'm holding it.  (7+"



Dave....it does. My first thought was ...he's holding a North American Arms mini revolver.
Lol.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2021, 03:47:14 PM »
Every ones been looking for bigfoot, so where you hiding the suit?

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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2021, 08:12:06 PM »
Every ones been looking for bigfoot, so where you hiding the suit?

Funny thing Delbert, I have size 13 feet too.  (7+" (7+" (7+"
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2021, 12:49:53 PM »
Shot the Army again today.
I must report today, I shot it as well as my Navies.
Rang the bell 30 out of 30 attempts.
I was surprised and happy.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #11 on: June 19, 2021, 09:42:48 PM »
Woohoo! Excellent news!
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #12 on: July 02, 2021, 12:36:28 PM »
Every ones been looking for bigfoot, so where you hiding the suit?

Funny thing Delbert, I have size 13 feet too.  (7+" (7+" (7+"

lol ... Piker!!! my footies are size 15. i stand 6 Ft 5 in tall and I have the same situation with the ,51/73 grip frames ... however my hand has taken an afinity to that lil grip frame and I find that I curle my pinky under the 60 grip frame now  L@J
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #13 on: July 02, 2021, 08:41:39 PM »
Every ones been looking for bigfoot, so where you hiding the suit?

Funny thing Delbert, I have size 13 feet too.  (7+" (7+" (7+"

lol ... Piker!!! my footies are size 15. i stand 6 Ft 5 in tall and I have the same situation with the ,51/73 grip frames ... however my hand has taken an afinity to that lil grip frame and I find that I curle my pinky under the 60 grip frame now  L@J

I'm 6' 2" and 300# with size 13 feet. But you make me feel small!

I am very enamored with the 1860 grip. it's just right for me. I even swapped out the grips on a couple Navy pistols a while back, to Army grips. I also have the 72 Open Top and it has the Army grip too. The Navy grip is just not comfortable for me. Same for the SAA.
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Re: Shot the 1860 today
« Reply #14 on: July 26, 2021, 11:01:37 PM »
Lol. I would gladly trade my big paws fur sum a bit smaller mosta time. And ma dang feet??? Gladly trade these ingrown toenail infested bastards for smaller easier shoe buyin feet ... but ...

God graced me with what I got so recon I will just continue on. 65 inna couple months so guess it is a bit late anyway. Jest wish EVERYTHING was bigger 😁

The 51 is my choice but I surely do enjoy my 60's. Love the big ol handle and who don't like sendin big ol 44 conicals  over as much 3F as can be squeezed under em zippin down range.
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