derringer

I’ve heard that pistols/revolvers should be loaded with grains equivalent to roundball caliber for optimal performance, like 30 grains for a .30 cal, 45 grains for a .45 cal, etc. Is this true? I’m looking to buy a Philadelphia Derringer in .45, it has a 3” barrel. I’ve never shot a BP pistol...

Hey All, I'm currently refinishing an old CVA Derringer and the trigger guard is beyond saving (original owner cracked it in half.) I've tried brazing but it's an awkward crack so I'm looking at some advice on replacing it. Deer Creek Products is out of stock and I haven't had much luck...

Hey, Does anyone have any suggestions on removing pitting from this area on a CVA Derringer? The shape makes it really akward to get any kind of file or sand paper on it. What kind of pitting (if any) is acceptable if I'll be finishing with LMF?

Hello Everyone, I'm starting a new thread to document my next build of 2 CVA Philadelphia Derringers. I received these two at the same time I inherited about half a dozen other muzzle loaders. They are slightly different from each other but otherwise in pretty decent shape. Pictures below...

According to this experiment Educational Zone #66 - Shooting a Black Powder Pistol - The Box O' Truth A philadelphia derringer (3” barrel) loaded with 40 grains of BP is as powerful as a Kentucky pistol (10” barrel) loaded with 40 grains of BP. ”With a standard load, the Derringer was a weak...

Here is a little video I did Christmas morning. A special thanks to Lee over at Dixie Gun Works as well as my good friends Don and Shelley over at Ted Blocker Holsters for providing these awesome products for the video. Cheers.