Another refugee from the 1858 Forum

[Yolla Bolly Brad]

Hello,
       Some of you already know me from the 1858 Forum. I have been lurking here for a few years and finally decided to join. The decision came about because my open top Colt stable has doubled the number of 1858's Remmie's I own. I'm now up to a Uberti 1860, both a Pietta and Uberti 1862, and a pair of 1851 Uberti's with consecutive serial numbers.  That doesn't cover the numerous modern Colt revolvers and automatics I have in my gun safe. I look forward to talking 150 year old tech with you guys!   

[Len]

Hi Yolla, have you applied for asylum yet or do you stay alien?

[ssb73q]

Hi Brad, good to have you officially here. Most BP revolver users start with the Remmy and then progress to Colts with experience. Once you go Colt, you rarely look back. 

Regards,
Richard

[mike116]

Welcome to Colt Country Brad.

[Hawg]

Yep Remingtons are pretty decent guns.........................................For newbies. 

[Captainkirk]

Lotta truth there. Remmies seem to be the 'starter homes' of BP guns while Colts end up being the retirement condo on the golf course.

[Len]

True, and when you buy a Colt they throw in a walking stick

[Yolla Bolly Brad]

Thanks for the welcome guys! I bought my first percussion revolver, an 1858 Rem, back in the seventies because I thought it was more "modern" than those weak looking open top Colts. Now I prefer the more antique look of those the Colts. Maybe it's just because I've convinced myself that I like what I see in the mirror these days. 

[G Dog]

Hi Brad.  It will be fun and informative to read your post here, too.  Welcome to Colt Country. 

I started out in the late 60’s with Colts and had admired them since childhood but soon got into Remington’s too.  Each type complements the other and make for a well balanced smoking portfolio.  Hooked on both, here.

[Mad Dog Stafford]

Well, Welcome Brad! Great to see ya on here too! 

[mazo kid]

Hi Brad, good to welcome you here.

[Yolla Bolly Brad]

Thanks boys. I look forward to talking "Colt" with all of you in the future. For those of you that don't know me from the 1858 Forum, I'm a Machinist/Tool & Die Maker by trade and a habitual tinkerer by nature. I have enjoyed owning and shooting all types of firearms for the last 45 years. Other than poking around with mechanical devices, my hobbies include  camping, hiking, back packing and hunting. I look forward to retirement in one  to three years so I'll have more time to pursue my interests.