Just getting started thinking about a conversion cylinder for a Ruger Old Army. I have found there to be three (3) main manufacturers of these: Kirst, Howell and Taylor.
The first and main concern is that the Firearm is NOT modified in any shape or manner. It MUST remain "original". It is used, but not abused and wish it to be un-molested.
Are any of these manufacture's products better than another, if so why? Also does any of these require the firearm to be modified? I see there are some that offer "gated or non-gated" options. What does this mean?
I would be shooting 45 Colt, smokeless powder loads. It should be a stainless cylinder to match.
Thanks for any insight and sorry to be long.