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Doubs · 08-24-2020, 08:27 PM

In 1993 I bought an EMF 1873 Cavalry revolver in .45 Colt. Made by Armi San Marco in Italy, it was beautifully made but when I first shot it, the firing pin - on the hammer - proved to be too long and would puncture primers. I shortened the firing pin until it worked correctly.

I later sold it as I have arthritis in my fingers and the recoil would smack my middle finger with the trigger guard back strap. It hurt like the devil after a cylinder full, taking all the fun out of it.

I suspect it was the grip design as I have a Ruger flattop Blackhawk in .44 Magnum that I can shoot as much as I like with .44 Special loads without any discomfort.

08-24-2020, 08:27 PM	#11
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,742 Thanks: 826 Thanked 1,788 Times in 590 Posts	In 1993 I bought an EMF 1873 Cavalry revolver in .45 Colt. Made by Armi San Marco in Italy, it was beautifully made but when I first shot it, the firing pin - on the hammer - proved to be too long and would puncture primers. I shortened the firing pin until it worked correctly. I later sold it as I have arthritis in my fingers and the recoil would smack my middle finger with the trigger guard back strap. It hurt like the devil after a cylinder full, taking all the fun out of it. I suspect it was the grip design as I have a Ruger flattop Blackhawk in .44 Magnum that I can shoot as much as I like with .44 Special loads without any discomfort.