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    Pistol Brass Frames

    I find this subject interesting. But what I dont understand, or maybe I'm missing something here is,Brass is softer, ok,Civil War brass certainly was softer. I dont think theres any argument there.However isnt modern day alloy "brass" much stronger then the Civil War era brass? Are...
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    using "false balls" lol

    Ok, thats why I ask if modeling clay would harm my pistol.It seems soft but I wasnt sure. I do like the idea of pressing warm wax to make rounds.I hadnt thought of that.Thats my next attempt. Thanks guys
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    using "false balls" lol

    I was playing around in my shop the other day trying to come up with a cheap way to practice shooting my BP pistol at home. I found that I could roll modeling clay into balls ,let them cure , and they shoot fine. They splat when they hit the target (close range) and leave a...
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    1849 pocket revovler

    ooops I musta posted that post while I was too tired to know what I was doing, Sorry guys lol
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    1849 pocket revovler

    Do they make a conversion cyl. for 31 cal. pocket pistols?
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    CVA vs. DixieGunWorks

    My wife bought me a CVA kentucky long rifle 45 cal.as a gift in the early 80's, I have no idea where they were making them then.Anybody know? I still have that rifle,wouldnt trade it for anything.
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    1849 pocket revovler

    Though its not the correct perfect size, I'm using Split shot that I find in the fishing section at Walmart, LOL.Its not perfect but its cheap and seems to shoot fine. I just close up the "split" in the shot, load her up and let er fly. I took the cyl, from the gun and took it to...
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    1849 pocket revovler

    I have a CVA pocket pistol 31 cal. that my wife bought me as a surprise about 8 years ago.I just got around to shooting it a couple of weeks ago, and am kicking myself for not playing with it sooner.I had a lot of fun with it, and plan to have more. I recently built 2...
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    Well, got out to the range today to spite the rain

    Dang, he's hitting the target,and I cant EVEN SEE THAT FAR :rotf:
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    Question about grip removel

    OK, I saw the screws but was afraid to remove them until I had more info on the inner workings .I wasnt sure what those screws went to. Thanks, I can move forward now, Roger
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    Question about grip removel

    Ok, I'm about ready to attempt building pistol grips for my "Colt" pocket pistol, but, I dont know how they come off the gun.All the guns I've worked on were screwed on.These appear to have no screws holding them in place.Are they glued in,or what? And if they ARE glued in how do...
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    Odd question about grips

    Your corion suggestion has peaked my interest also.I'm going to try and find a piece to see if it may work.I saw on the net where you can order "sample" pieces for a couple of bucks a piece.4"x 4".may be big enough to actually use, maybe.
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    Odd question about grips

    I'm finding references to "casting resin." It sounds like it may be what I'm looking for.Easy to cast if you have your mold,and supposed to be tough. Now I'm trying to find a place that sells casting resin. One step at a time :winking:
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    Odd question about grips

    I have recently built 2 holsters for my own use. This was my 1st attempt at holster making and they came out ok for my 1st shot I think. NOW I want to change the grips on my pocket Colt from the wood to a white or off white grip of some sort. BUT , I want to make them also.I...
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    Inhale blackpowder smoke

    Well , if your a smoker, I'd think twice before I light a match close to my nose after inhaling much powder :winking:
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    Help with measureing charge

    That is exactly the information I needed! Thanks! Plus it gives me an excuse to shoot a few rounds with one of my 22 long rifles. GOing out tomorrow and pick up the powder,powder i can find. I'm getting there slow but sure. Thanks guys.
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    Help with measureing charge

    I'm new at black powder and glad I found this site.I'm trying to find rounds for my revolver, 31 cal.I have seen here that I can use 0 buck for shot but I could use some help with how much powder to use per cyl.Can anyone tell me a simple way to measure a charge if I dont...
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