PERCUSSION REVOLVER SERIES 1858 SIGHTS

[@richardw.9579]

You probably have the best instruction videos out there. Thanks greatly.

[@brianmiller6055]

This is the best explanation sighting in a fixed sight revolver that I've seen. Will definitely be using it as a reference for my Pietta 58. Thanks Blackie

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

safe journeys

[@slant6guy]

Hey! Good video as just got TWO Remington New Model Army revolvers here: standard 8" barreled model + a Sheriff model in stainless steel. Also, got two Howell Arms conversion stainless steel cylinders for them both ~ fluted .45 Colt and a .45 ACP unfluted

[@gilloup9672]

Very good video as usual ! I like our explanations on all your videos , very interesting. We have not this high level in France. Thanks Blackie ! Hi from France.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks! 😃 and hello from alabama

[@bruceclark5627]

Your video,a paycheck,a hot shower and a cold beer!!! A pretty good day in my opinion! Thanks Again! LOVE THIS SERIES.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@GunDrone]

After i seen your colt video, I took your idea and ran with it on my 1858 Rem. I had not seen this video yet. I liked the idea of adjusting the depth of the rear sight channel as otherwise i would of had to remove allot of metal from my original Navy Arms 1858. Which would of made it way less of a collectors gun and less valuable. Thanks for this idea, its so simple i wonder why i never thought of it :)

[@myevilplans]

Just picked up a new pietta 1858 Remy sheriff's to replace my old (stolen) pietta 1858 new army. Appreciate the info. Now I need to go through the whole break in, sight in routine again.

[@brianalbee4153]

I need to get "Sixguns" by Keith, seems like a great one. Thanks for explaining this Blackie

[@charliesierra6919]

This site is what every BP pistolero needs. Great info I can use, thanks again Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad to help

[@theol6272]

You would think the manufacturers would have tired to fix this.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Good vid. It was Keith that used gold bars -but as I recall, he was shooting out there - like he made some shots way out around 400 yards - iirc. I think he was shooting at a wounded elk and hit it with his 44 Mag. I have a nice Pietta Remington Army Target model that has adjustable sights. It's front sight is back cut but I think you could still make marks...

[@Sport--willow]

Thank you for the in depth explanation of the sighting od the Remington New Army. I have recently finiched building the kit and fired off several test rounds and some fun. With this video information I will be sighting it in soon. Thank you for passing on to all of us your experiences and keep up the great work.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@finn1728]

Got it. Thanks sight Doctor 👍

[@GunsmithRyther]

Great stuff, I read the Kieth book with that in it years ago, but it was clear as mud. Got it this time with the illustrations.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

glad to help

[@olegrayheadedfart]

Mu uberti has a dovetailed front sight I tap for windage. Thank you for sharing a wealth of great information!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jeffrichards5106]

Great information Blackie. Thanks! can't wait to get the Remington Sheriff's model. Thank you for inspiring me to get back into something I enjoyed over 30 yrs ago. Didn't know that you really had to do mods on the sights. Take care.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Very welcome

[@cathiemaxey776]

Blackie. I have a Rem. New model. Army, made by Uberti, for Lyman. Probley late '70's, to early '80's. Question is.. Do you think a Howell.45 Conversion Cyl. would index, and fit this Gun? I put Slix Shot Cones in it. But standard Uberti Nipples, were to small. Had to go with a Pietta Pocket Revolver nipple, 6x75 thread, to fit. Curious, about a R&D Cyl. Sure enjoy your Videos, and manner. Thank you.

[@cathiemaxey776]

Standard Slix Shot Uberti nipples, were too small, and wrong thread. Sent them back to Mr. Reagan, at Slixsprings, along with a factory nipple. And he matched them to a Pietta Pocket size nipple, and they fit. Just concerned, that if the nipples were a issue. What about a Howell R&D .45 Cyl. Your thoughts Sir... Dan Maxey

[@scottishtargetshooter6664]

Hello. Thanks very much for the truly interesting video. It has given me a lot to think about as regards sighting my own remington. I spent the winter competing in a target competition here in the UK and this information from yourself will give me something to try to improve my own accuracy for the coming season. Thanks again.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ivymike10mt]

I love your videos. Very appreciate your share with us knowledge. PS: more talk about remington =D

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Thanks! Will do!

[@prb413]

Blackie great as usual. I look forward to see your video spots. Thanks again

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them!

[@BigRooster616]

Good Common knowledge as always . Thank you for the refresher course

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

My pleasure!

[@johandebruto9264]

Very interesting....tell a bit more about filing (or taking material off) the barrel for windage corrections ?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i will do a video on it soon

[@stevecunningham5374]

Hello Mr Thomas , I've been asking you a lot of questions recently and you've always answered them very well. Since then I have another question. I was wondering if you can run a series of videos about knife sharpening and care ? I'm an avid knife guy but seem to have lost my touch for sharpening a blade to get it hair shaving sharp. I can get it sharp enough to work with but I'm not satisfied with the results. I have tried every method you can think of. I'm currently using a three sides sharpener that has three separate stones that sit in a try and you flip the stones over to the desired grit you want. They're water stones for easier clean up. Anyway a video series on sharpening would be great for all your viewers. Please give me your thoughts on this.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have taken a knife as sharp as i could get it on a set of stones...then shift to fine sandpaper glued to a flat board..i go to the autoparts stores and get paper in 400 /600 /800 /1000/1500/3000 grits and make sharpening boards with them..they produce a polished edge..very sharp..but be warmed..if you bump against such a edge your cut..

[@stevecunningham5374]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Great advice , thanks again. I have used sand paper on my hatchets and axes with good results. I've tried to do the same thing on one of my knives , I guess I just need more patients and practice. Thanks again , Steve.

[@derweibhai]

Clock the barrel in the frame. Tighten or loosen for windage. It Is a microscopic adjustment, so be careful.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Thank you.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

You're welcome!

[@michaelbrunner6654]

Great information about your methods. I need to get my rem.out and do more shooting. Probably wait till fall.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

yep its a bit warm now and sweat running in your eyes ia little tough to shoot

[@Engineer_without_a_cause]

After watching both of these I feel like you might have a better site picture with a Colt due to having your range lines visible at all times on the hammer. I was wondering what your thoughts might be on adjusting the finish or even putting like a divider of paint on the front site of a Remington instead of only relying on the hash marks. I have a stainless model and I'm wondering just how visible hash marks would be.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i had a friend who went to a jeweler ...and he used a jeweler saw to cut lines on his sight and then press in thin inlay metal strips..like for fancy scroll inlay work on gun socks i am sure it could be done to your SS and just use some contrast color

[@philliphillier7281]

Great video, as always. Thanks for showing support for Baden Powell whose memory has been given a negative aspect during the BLM protests here in Britain. Scouting for boys has always expressed equality, however, this new movement wants his statue removed because of his alleged links to Hitler.

[@HereIsMyStuff35]

I was wondering if you can tell me which of your videos shows the contents of your old army ammo pouch and first aid kit? It's the video where you talk about the stuff you used when you camped out at the creeks as a kid.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

ok way back in my first videos i show that ..it was a m-14 ammo pouch.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6mlZa13atp1jJI

[@HereIsMyStuff35]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS Thanks!! It's funny, I carried the same stuff as a kid.

[@redneckoutlaw2134]

Dead on, I have an off topic question with this cap shortage could you do a video on home made caps and what powder to put in the caps, I have tried a few ways but cant seam to get the cap to ignite the powder in my chamber. Thank you for all your videos very informative and very interesting topics

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have not played with home made caps ..yet ..but i am looking in to it..if i find anything useful i will do a video on it

[@redneckoutlaw2134]

Right on that would be cool me and a friend of mine are working on some now

[@e7601122000]

Thank you for video =D

[@theol6272]

I was thinking one of those pistol red dots since The new army has such a thick sight rail you could put a rail on it I’ve seen black smiths do it with tap and dye kits and tiny screws. I call it........ the time traveler lol.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

it could be done

[@jason60chev]

Thanks, Blackie!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

your welcome

[@krinkleshrinkle1713]

Great video, enjoy these videos

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad you like them!

[@thomasgellos1732]

Nice video Blackie, I can now use your insight to mod the remmie which I thought was not as easy

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

Glad I could help

[@hamm6035]

Blackie, I did ok at 100yds. 3 or 4 out of 10. But 200yds it took over 50 shots to even hit it. Regular B-25 target. I might try longer some day just to do it. Sorry but part of me never grew up. Hahaha

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i have tried long range as well and again i come back to elmer keith and his sitting position with arms s braced between knees..we used to shoot bowling pins at 150 yrds..but we were very practiced before we bet money

[@JFearlessJourneys2112]

For windage, just heat up the barrel and twist it left or right LOL!!! Seriously though, awesome video and explanation as always!!

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

i will talk windage soon

[@JFearlessJourneys2112]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS You might have to go to Kentucky to film that one!!

[@bluescatreimer]

Good video Blackie! How are you coming on the 1860 fluted?

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

very well i will start the antique series in the near future

[@bluescatreimer]

@@BLACKIETHOMAS looking forward to it.

[@RossSeymour]

Evidently you have really good eyes.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

actually i am far sighted so i see the front sight well the rear not so much

[@wolfswesterns6650]

I dabbed a little of my wife's fingernail polish on the front post to make it a little easier to see. It did help some. 2¢

[@spud4ever290]

Spiffy breakdown !

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

thanks

[@jamesweatherspoon950]

Truly strange rich man or poor, the only thing that counts is hitting the TARGET.

[@BLACKIETHOMAS]

exactly