R&D Conversion Cylinder for 1860 Army

[jg7]

In regards to the R&D Gated cylinders for the Pietta 1860 Army (soon to be released), I can see the ease of loading, but how does one eject the spent cases. Do you have to just use a screw driver or something? Is there a kit that comes with an ejector pin? If so, where and how do you attach it?

If you have to take the gun apart to get the cases out, it does not seem much better than the standard drop in cylinder for 45 Colt cartridges.

I was thinking of doing the conversion, but I wanted to get some more details before committing any hard earned cash and effort. Anyway, just thought I’d put the question out.

Thanks to anyone who has any comments on this.

[Will52100]

I have the gated 51 navy, and one I installed an ejector from VTI gunparts, the other I had the R&D shop install one.  If you install it your self you'll need access to a lathe or mill.

Even without an ejector, it's pretty easy to pop the shells out with a brass rod or some such.

[coltnavy36]

I figure it's like this;
I've decided for myself to stick with the drop-ins, and possibly do a gated later, because i still want to be able to change completely back to original percussion, and don't want to alter a fine gun to the point of no return. After that port is cut, you can't put it back.
I was jumping for joy when i first saw the gated cylinders, but now, I'm not so sure, when I think about it more carefully, that I want to use them extensively. It's good to have a choice though.