Dixie Pietta Wyatt Earp Revolver

[user 52142]

Howdy, My wonderful wife just surprised me with a Dixie Pietta Wyatt Earp Revolver in 44 cal. She thought it would be a nice addition to my Pedersoli Scout Carbine rifle in 50 cal. I know, not PC or HC. But wasnt going to tell her that. I'm not a dummy...

Question: All I have is 6 pounds of Pyrodex select RS and #11 caps. Can I use this in the Revolver ?

No one in my area stocks black powder, and I purchased the last 6 pounds of pyrodex select rs my local shop had, and they dont plan on selling it anymore either.

Dont want to order with the high hazmat charges.

Thanks in advance for you advice and wisdom.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

That will be perfect! Use what you have brother and thank your wife.

 

[user 52142]

That will be perfect! Use what you have brother and thank your wife.

Thanks for the quick reply ! I've never owned a BP pistol, so wanted to make sure.
I think it states 20 grains of fffg, so use the same amount of ffg correct?

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

Thanks for the quick reply ! I've never owned a BP pistol, so wanted to make sure.
I think it states 20 grains of fffg, so use the same amount of ffg correct?

Yes that will be a nice light plinking load. Congratulations on your new hobby

 

[user 52142]

Yes that will be a nice light plinking load. Congratulations on your new hobby

Thanks ! I built the 50 cal a few months ago, ended up taking a Black buck down with it earlier this month.
Having a blast !

 

[user 52142]

Now to find a holster for this hog leg

 

[user 52142]

Would it be a good idea to upgrade the nipples ? If so, what do you suggest ?

Thanks

 

[Brazos John]

Consider these:

New Improved Black Powder Nipples | SliXshot Nipples (slixprings.com)

 

[user 52142]

Consider these:

New Improved Black Powder Nipples | SliXshot Nipples (slixprings.com)

Thanks Brazos John, I'll take a look.

 

[user 52142]

Would the frame and barrel design of this pistol, be more inline with a 1851 navy or some other ?

Stock pic.

 

[stikshooter]

Howdy, My wonderful wife just surprised me with a Dixie Pietta Wyatt Earp Revolver in 44 cal. She thought it would be a nice addition to my Pedersoli Scout Carbine rifle in 50 cal. I know, not PC or HC. But wasnt going to tell her that. I'm not a dummy...

Question: All I have is 6 pounds of Pyrodex select RS and #11 caps. Can I use this in the Revolver ?

No one in my area stocks black powder, and I purchased the last 6 pounds of pyrodex select rs my local shop had, and they dont plan on selling it anymore either.

Dont want to order with the high hazmat charges.

Thanks in advance for you advice and wisdom.

Try travelers in Texas and they are quite reasonable and unlike the n-stuff you have now it doesn't go bad
(it's forever) ! Ed

 

[user 52142]

Thanks Ed !

 

[Bighorserider]

I only have #11 caps. Got a new Pietta '51 navy. The caps were unusable since they would just fall off. Put in Slixshots and the #11s fit perfectly. Both CCI and Remington.

 

[user 52142]

I only have #11 caps. Got a new Pietta '51 navy. The caps were unusable since they would just fall off. Put in Slixshots and the #11s fit perfectly. Both CCI and Remington.

Thanks for the information. I am going to order a set of Slixshots for mine. Do you remember the part number for the Pietta ?

 

[Bighorserider]

Slixshots web site is very specific. They only sell a few things. It's ***** proof. Don't need a part number. If this is your first revolver you do need a special nipple wrench though.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Thanks for the quick reply ! I've never owned a BP pistol, so wanted to make sure.
I think it states 20 grains of fffg, so use the same amount of ffg correct?

Use a volume measure. Pyrodex is less dense than black powder and Pyrodex was developed to replace that volume of black powder.

 

[William O.]

Try travelers in Texas and they are quite reasonable and unlike the n-stuff you have now it doesn't go bad
(it's forever) ! Ed

Yep, dealt with them before, fine upstanding folks.

 

[user 52142]

Thanks for the great advice everyone.

 

[Zulch]

Now to find a holster for this hog leg

She's a purty one Wizzard1962!. You will indeed need a mighty big holster for that Buntline!! That was a nice gift from your wife

 

[user 52142]

She's a purty one Wizzard1962!. You will indeed need a mighty big holster for that Buntline!! That was a nice gift from your wife

Thanks Zulch ! She is a special lady, guess I better keep her