Which Percussion Cap Handgun?
09-16-2007 | 06:18 PM
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Which Percussion Cap Handgun?
I am shopping for my first BP percussion cap revolver. I had no idea there were so many to choose from.
I will be using it as a BP and have thoughts of getting a conversion cylinder for it to shoot center fire .45 cowboy rounds.
Which model (i.e. 1847 Walker, 1858 Remington, 1851 Navy, etc) would best suit my needs for a first time revolver? Which brand? Pietta? Uberti?Percussion
I will be using it as a BP and have thoughts of getting a conversion cylinder for it to shoot center fire .45 cowboy rounds.
Which model (i.e. 1847 Walker, 1858 Remington, 1851 Navy, etc) would best suit my needs for a first time revolver? Which brand? Pietta? Uberti?Percussion
09-21-2007 | 02:33 PM
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From: central Ky
RE: Which Percussion Cap Handgun?
I love the ruger old army. It's built just like the regular blackhawks as far as being tough and produces excellent accuracy. Stainless is the only way to go just in case you (as a beginner) forget how important cleaning is right after shooting due to corrisive nature of black powder or pyrodex.
The powder I switched to is american pioneer powder. It is not corrsive and has no fouling buildup. In cap and ball revolvers I use FFF grade.
The powder I switched to is american pioneer powder. It is not corrsive and has no fouling buildup. In cap and ball revolvers I use FFF grade.
