Finally got around to sharpening a caliper. Measured the bolt notches on my factory cylinder and lookes like they're all around .045 deep. Probably why it's never skipped!
The 1860 "race" gun
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It's interesting how every gun is a bit different. I have a favorite race gun that just works a bit smoother and more consistent than the others. I figured there was something special about your gun. I have seen one cylinder on a Pietta GW2 that was 045. With the bolt groves you cut it should keep functioning for you. A Colt style cap and ball cylinder with .045 notches means there is very little steel between the bottom of the notch and the chamber because that cylinder is quite a bit smaller than a SAA cylinder. Side point: I wouldn't cut notches that deep on a Colt style cap and ball open top cylinder.
Arizona Kid
Yep a real nice one from the factory for sure!
I thought the same thing initially about the cylinder notches. However on close inspection the bungs for the nipples come past the notches, leaving a lot more steel there than you'd expect.
Tucotheratt