Current Walker factory nipples

[M. De Land]

I shot the new Walker initially with the factory nipple offerings and was impressed with how well they worked but have switched to Slix-shot upon recommendation and am anxious to compare them as soon as it warms up and I can feel my fingers while shooting.
I have found the vented nipples to work more consistently in rifle application and am curious to see if they do as well on the Walker.
I also have a set on the new Pietta 51 to give a try.

 

[French Colonial]

There is a company called SAVIOR that makes heated gloves that has the trigger finger that you can pull back.

These old bones cannot take it like they used to, and my shooting lessens when it goes below 30, down to 5 degrees this morning so I think I will work in the shop.

Good luck with the nipples.

 

[D Yager]

I have T.C hot shot nipples on one of my Walkers. It had a habit of blowing the factory nipples out and in your face. I tapped and threaded the metric holes to 12/28 to fit the hot shot nipples. They've been in there for over 20 years with no issues. The vent hole on the side splits the cap nicely so no stuck caps.

 

[Smokerr]

Funny, been down shooting just fine. Local hardware store has thin gloves for $2, worst case I wear them, very easy to feel trigger through them.

 

[bpd303]

I think I will work in the shop.

I would too except my shop is not heated and I can't do anything in gloves. So far tonight we have received about an inch of snow and the prediction is for up to eight inches. If the power stays on, I will be inside where it's nice and cozy warm. If the power goes out I will start the generator then retreat back inside.
BTW I have used RWS 1075 caps for about 5 years now and never had any trouble with them on any of my cap&ball revolvers.

 

[M. De Land]

There is a company called SAVIOR that makes heated gloves that has the trigger finger that you can pull back.

These old bones cannot take it like they used to, and my shooting lessens when it goes below 30, down to 5 degrees this morning so I think I will work in the shop.

Good luck with the nipples.

I always wondered about folks moving to warm climates as they aged and although I never will leave Alaska, I'm beginning to get it !

 

[French Colonial]

Regarding your question about nipple orifices I am afraid I cannot be of much help, the original nipples in my 1849 are smaller than a 1/16" drill and larger than a #61 number drill which is the largest I have. So somewhere in-between is the best I can answer.

Good luck.