1858 Remington.Kirst 45 ACP conversion

[Michael J. Spangler]

Just when I started to forget about these conversions.
So tempting.

[44Vaquero]

Yes, they are addicting. The converted 58's rapidly became my favorites!

[Racenviper]

Just be mindful that when you grind the splash shield for the loading gate you have created a center fire handgun. It is no longer considered a black powder gun.

[Bodean74]

Quick question do you have to run Moon clips for the 45 ACP

[44Vaquero]

BODEAN74, As the conversion loads through a single slot gate moon clips will not work. The cartridge head spaces on the case mouth when loaded in the Kirst cylinder. I have never had a missfire in either of my 2 conversions in several 1000 rounds! They are great fun to shoot and even easier with the .45 acp conversion!!!

[Steelshooter]

Don't want to start a pizzing contest but: You know and I know to use low pressure and cast bullets loads in the pistol. How are you going to insure that future owners know. You guys are making future hand grenades.

[TAC14]

How do you remove the empties ?

Seems like a 45 autorim would make more sense ?

[44Vaquero]

TAC14, Until the cylinder gets pretty dirty the cases just fall clear on their own. I keep a short length of dowel rod handy if one fails to fall free. Kirst sells an ejector rod kit but it's pricey and it seamed unneeded.

Autorims are not worth the hassle, I get a few hundred .45 Cowboy Special shells, they were pricey though!!! (.45 acp length shells with a regular rim)