Black powder on my mind

[BenDibble]

So i have now been surfing the net looking for more ways to spend money <!--emo&:p-->http://www.microholics.org/ib312/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif<!--endemo--> and came across black powder pistols. I have always considered purchasing some, due to the fact that no need to be 21 and no need for an FFL. Not that i really need one, but it would be uber cool to have.

What i have been looking at is a Remington model. Possibly and Old Army or 1858. What i like about these pistols is that they look nice first off, and they have the top support. Another nice feature i found is the cylinder replacement to convert the black powder to shooting .45 LC. what a great idea!

Another good idea posed to me is a North American Arms Companion. It is a blackpowder .22 Long Rifle. Awesome little thing.


Please give me feedback on specific black powder pistols, or just any other useful info. I like info. <!--emo&:)-->http://www.microholics.org/ib312/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif<!--endemo--> Research is key to proper selection. <!--emo&:D-->http://www.microholics.org/ib312/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif<!--endemo--> <!--Signature-->

[RXX]

Ben,


Of course I'm biased on the Colt, but those are costing an arm and a leg. However, you can't go wrong with a Uberti, or a good Traditions. (I have a Traditions) My fav's are the 1851 Navy with "steel" receivers, but since you mentioned the cartridge conversion one of the 1858's from either company would be a great choice. I have shot the Uberti with a conversion, and it was a good shooting gun.

Here are some links:

http://www.ubertireplicas.com/

http://www.traditionsmuzzle.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=FR18582

Hope this helps.:crossbone

[Grim-Sniper]

Ben,


Of course I'm biased on the Colt, but those are costing an arm and a leg. However, you can't go wrong with a Uberti, or a good Traditions. (I have a Traditions) My fav's are the 1851 Navy with "steel" receivers, but since you mentioned the cartridge conversion one of the 1858's from either company would be a great choice. I have shot the Uberti with a conversion, and it was a good shooting gun.

Here are some links:

http://www.ubertireplicas.com/

http://www.traditionsmuzzle.com/eshop/10Expand.asp?ProductCode=FR18582

Hope this helps.:crossbone

I agree, I have a CVA Navy cap and ball 44 revl..., a colt police special in 36 cal and a single shot 50 cal trapper pistol CVA and a few rifles in cap and ball. All of them are fun to shoot and a great break from the normal range routine. I at least once a year sometimes twice go to the range with only cap and ball pistol and rifles. I always have other shooters coming down to ask if they can try them and many just stand and watch me poor, stuff, cap and fire.

LOTS OF FUN, I diffenately recommend at least one of them in your arsenal, great conversation peice, piece of history and fun to shoot

Cheap to shoot, if your in NJ and I have time, I can teach how to load and shoot them. If not CVA makes a cheap and great beginning video showing you the basics, easy stuff to master.

[BenDibble]

Sounds great.

Grim Sniper, I will be in NJ during winter "holiday". Maybe if i have purchased a shooter by then we can meet up and shoot some stuff. Maybe even if i hadn't, i am always eager to learn.


:biggthum:
Bang, pow, Kaboom!

[BenDibble]

I bought one!!

Went to cabela's yesterday and damn is that store nuts! I guess i have never been into one before. Guns further than the eye can see. Dead animals everywhere, and plenty of mulleted old guys to go around the world.

Ok so i eventually found the black powder display case and started looking. The fellow helping me was one of those super old time shooters who knew a bunch about everything and let me know it. He had good stories of course, but he just went on and on.

I eventually settled on a Pietta, i know, i was looking for Uberti, but this one actually has quite a nice fit and finish on it. Maybe a rough spot here and there inside the mounting frame, but that would happen with use after time anyways.

What i purchased was the Remington style 1858 .44 made out of stainless steel. This gun is so sweet. Haha. It originally came with stainless steel nipples, but i replaced them with the blackened ones for a little contrast.

I can not wait to go shoot it. Probably over winter break as i wont have the time or power to go until then. Being as I am an amatuer, i would rather someone help me first before i go and blow myself up. :)

:punish: :punish: :punish: :punish:

http://www.jerzeedevil.com/gallery/files/1/5/1858NewArmyStainlessSteel.jpg

[BenDibble]

now who wants to make me a stingray skin holster? hahaha.

:ronwow:

[RXX]

Good score!:biggthum: Have fun, and be careful. You sure don't want a chain fire with that puppy.

[TOB9595]

I used to shoot BlackPowder many years ago and it was a blast
chuckle, chuckle...

Stainless gun is the way to go...Congrats on that..
Just REMEMBER to load the ball with sprue up..I jammed a ball that the spru was canted and it was a ROYAL pita to remove...

Keep us aware of your BP doings...
Cool times
Tom

[TOB9595]

Avoid chain fires with crisco covering the chambers...
Tastes kinda weird afterward but supposed to be healthy.

Tom

[BenDibble]

My next step is to think about buying a R&D conversion cylinder. Nifty little bugga as it is a two piece cylinder that replaces the black powder cylinder and enables you to shoot .45 LC cartridges. And perfectly legal to buy without an FFL or the likes. It is just an expensive bugger at $270 for the cylinder. not sure if it is worth it being as it is going to be more than i paid for the gun itself. oh well, we will see. :):fonz: