Is the black powder revolver industry dying out?

[TDM]

Where's the compound available?

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[nkbj]

If your asking about the Prime All compound you can order it from
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Thank you sir.

 

[Hawk54]

There may be some trepidation on the part of retailers considering the available cylinders that change the characteristics of the revolvers.

Some dealers on Gun Broker are now requiring that all cap and ball revolvers be sent to an ffl and state that it is due to the fact they they can be fitted with a cartridge conversion cylinder.

 

[sheriff john]

Black powder pistol competition has never had the following that rifle shooting enjoys (enjoyed). I keep going to "back in the day", but that's my frame of reference - when local shoots attracted fair sized numbers on a monthly (and sometimes weekly) basis. A few state-wide matches and Friendship were "it". Most every black powder shooter I've known had a pistol (some more than one), but few got serious about pistols. Why?

 

[Sam squanch]

Good pistol skills take practice, and more practice. The great pistol shots I knew as a kid shot every day. Hard to make the commitment for some.

 

[TDM]

Good pistol skills take practice, and more practice. The great pistol shots I knew as a kid shot every day. Hard to make the commitment for some.

Very true. And I’m not a great pistol shooter because of that.

 

[AlexB]

Black powder pistol competition has never had the following that rifle shooting enjoys (enjoyed). I keep going to "back in the day", but that's my frame of reference - when local shoots attracted fair sized numbers on a monthly (and sometimes weekly) basis. A few state-wide matches and Friendship were "it". Most every black powder shooter I've known had a pistol (some more than one), but few got serious about pistols. Why?

I prefer shooting pistols over rifles for fun.
Not saying I am good at it I just enjoy it a bit more.

 

[TDM]

I prefer shooting pistols over rifles for fun.
Not saying I am good at it I just enjoy it a bit more.

It is fun, that’s for sure.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

There are wars brewing all over the planet, and we are danger low on small arms ammo.
So everything for the undeclared endless wars.

No caps or powder, its a fancy throwing stick.

 

[Blackpowderart]

If you have any throwing sticks you want to part with, please let us know

 

[SOLANCO]

I like BP revolvers in the abstract. But using them is fussier than I want to deal with. And if something wakes me in the night what I have within reach is a S&W cartridge revolver.

 

[TDM]

I like BP revolvers in the abstract. But using them is fussier than I want to deal with. And if something wakes me in the night what I have within reach is a S&W cartridge revolver.

Me too.

 

[joevic57]

My primary interest is black powder revolvers, and I just purchased at auction an original 1851 Colt Navy that was manufactured in 1852. I make my own black powder and have made my own percussion caps. I am living in my 10 decade by the Grace of God, and if I can do it, anyone can. Sadly, lots of folks do not get into black powder shooting, revolvers or otherwise, because they have been brainwashed by the propaganda that cleaning up black powder revolvers is hell come to breakfast. If you use the right grease and enough of it, clean up is not hard at all...and dry cloth patches and paper towels and a little elbow grease are all that is required as the fouling is soft and easily removed. My grease is a mix of Crisco and beeswax. I grease the barrel and the cylinder arbor...and put grease over the cylinder mouths after loading. If several cylinders are to be fired, put a small ball of grease about the size of a BB under the ball or bullet and over the wad of choice. GOD IS LOVE AND GOD IS GOOD AND HIS MERCY ENDURETH FOREVER AND EVER!

 

[ernbar]

Judging from what I see on Gunbroker BP guns are selling like hotcakes at not so cheap prices.
Midway USA stock doesn’t last too long either. I remember when I was contemplating purchasing the Pietta 1851 Navy. I was waiting for the free shipping promo but recall the stock on hand went from 5 to 2 overnight so I ordered mine. I then rechecked stock an hour later and it was sold out.
I just wish Pietta and Uberti would make other models like Rogers & Spencer, Whitney 36 Navy etc.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

If you have any throwing sticks you want to part with, please let us know

Got 500lbs lead 20 pounds of 3F, no sticks here

 

[Tyler L]

Judging from what I see on Gunbroker BP guns are selling like hotcakes at not so cheap prices.
Midway USA stock doesn’t last too long either. I remember when I was contemplating purchasing the Pietta 1851 Navy. I was waiting for the free shipping promo but recall the stock on hand went from 5 to 2 overnight so I ordered mine. I then rechecked stock an hour later and it was sold out.
I just wish Pietta and Uberti would make other models like Rogers & Spencer, Whitney 36 Navy etc.

Yeah, the Gunbroker prices are kind of crazy. I got a 1849 Well Fargo for a reasonable price, but otherwise things keep going too high. That's why when Midway had Uberti 1860's on sale for $319.99 I had to jump on it!

 

[springfield art]

The small, gem-like percussions like the little .36 Police and the tiny .31's, are attractive in the same way as a nice old-style watch; fun to handle, beautiful mechanics, and pleasing to the eye.

 

[BruceB]

Some dealers on Gun Broker are now requiring that all cap and ball revolvers be sent to an ffl and state that it is due to the fact they they can be fitted with a cartridge conversion cylinder.

That's why Ruger discontinued thei Old Army revolvers. They were afraid of getting sued if someone used one with a cartridge conversion cylinder for illegal purposes.

 

[smokepolehall]

The Conversion cylinders they can keep. If i wanted that i would have a Modern .41 mag n be done with it. For protection we use a pump shotg**. I really enjoy shooting my 1860 when i take it out in back yard target range.

 

[SPQR70AD]

the insatiable 70-80 year olds and some younger guys buying up all BP components to show how "smart" they are do not seem to understand they are suiciding the sport they say they love