1871/72 Open top vs 1851/60 Richards Mason conversion

by Slow Hand , Indiana, Friday, January 04, 2013, 20:22 (4287 days ago) @ Warhawk

I had a consecutive pair of Uberti '72 open tops in .45 S&W to go along with my 1860 Henry, worked over to function with the S&W brass. They were great guns and gave me no troubles. I take that back, I do remember having a spring fail me at a CAS shoot but I can't remember which spring it was! I do remember being able to finish the match, just a bit slower. I shot mine with black powder only. They were tons of fun! I had the '60 Army gripframes on mine, which I prefer.

I also had a cut down 1851 conversion in .38. It was a fun little plinker. I ended up selling it to Doc Hudson years ago. Wish I still had all three!

The sighting arrangement is better on the '72 but other than that, I'd say its ip to whatever frame you prefer the feel of. All are good guns.