Just because i wanted too 🙂

[M. De Land]

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Huh, I didn't know for many years how much velocity was really lost in these snubbies and I own and shoot some of these models . Apparently the amount of power loss is not so obvious as one may think ! Did you know that they can give up 250-300 fps over a full barrel length? I had no idea it was that much and I would bet a Dr. Pepper most folks didn't know it either !
Still , I agree they look very neat, are interesting to see and are certainly far better protection than a sharp stick!

 

[toot]

And yup glad I did, it's fun and carrys well. Chose to leave a partial charging handle it requires a bit more effort but still functional for loading.View attachment 110051

what holdes the charging handle up? does it fall down on firing? any how I sure do like it!!!

 

[toot]

And ???? The ballistic coefficient of frozen jello shot is substantially different than that of a marshmallow combine that with the Coriolis Effect and basically none of this matters when a lead ball smacks ya in the Guillain-Mollaret triangle ️

spot on I like that come back. who cares if it is like shooting a DERINGER?

 

[toot]

Great job, I think il add a front sight in near future.

the front sight rely makes it stand out!

 

[toot]

A short time ago I bought this 44 caliber Pietta from Taylor's:
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WAY TO GO!! I like REMY.S!

 

[toot]

Here is another fun project.

I would never consider any black powder firearm for defense of my life. I have a concealed carry permit, but I carry something a hell of a lot more effective than one of these.View attachment 110099View attachment 110100View attachment 110101View attachment 110102View attachment 110103View attachment 110104View attachment 110105View attachment 110107View attachment 110108

the gadget that you use ti hold the loading lever in the gun is so simple, who would have ever thought of that? you of course. it is the cats a$$!!! I like it!

 

[toot]

Here is another fun project.

I would never consider any black powder firearm for defense of my life. I have a concealed carry permit, but I carry something a hell of a lot more effective than one of these.View attachment 110099View attachment 110100View attachment 110101View attachment 110102View attachment 110103View attachment 110104View attachment 110105View attachment 110107View attachment 110108

what would be the more effective one that you carry be? just courious?

 

[#BPBReloadingFFL]

BP Ballistics:
Poncho did a study using his revolvers and a chrony. Ya might want to look for his stuff here. Black Powder Ballistics

I'm not seeing the velocity drop from 5.5" bbl to a 3" above. Like a RB is only going 250fps in a 44-

 

[SOLANCO]

And yup glad I did, it's fun and carrys well. Chose to leave a partial charging handle it requires a bit more effort but still functional for loading.View attachment 110051

Slip a foot of 1/2 inch tubing over the charging handle for leverage when loading.

 

[user 51067]

And ???? The ballistic coefficient of frozen jello shot is substantially different than that of a marshmallow combine that with the Coriolis Effect and basically none of this matters when a lead ball smacks ya in the Guillain-Mollaret triangle ️

YUP! What he said!

 

[Lonewalker]

Huh, I didn't know for many years how much velocity was really lost in these snubbies and I own and shoot some of these models . Apparently the amount of power loss is not so obvious as one may think ! Did you know that they can give up 250-300 fps over a full barrel length? I had no idea it was that much and I would bet a Dr. Pepper most folks didn't know it either !
Still , I agree they look very neat, are interesting to see and are certainly far better protection than a sharp stick!

That's awesome , thank you very much for the data.

 

[Lonewalker]

what holdes the charging handle up? does it fall down on firing? any how I sure do like it!!!

It stays up fine, tension works

 

[M. De Land]

BP Ballistics:
Poncho did a study using his revolvers and a chrony. Ya might want to look for his stuff here. Black Powder Ballistics

I'm not seeing the velocity drop from 5.5" bbl to a 3" above. Like a RB is only going 250fps in a 44-

The critique was they are very cool and interesting to look at. Information about them was amount of velocity loss. Full length meant 8 inch barrels.

 

[toot]

Slip a foot of 1/2 inch tubing over the charging handle for leverage when loading.

some use a short piece of copper tubing over it.

 

[Old Hawkeye]

Great job, I think il add a front sight in near future.

Why??? It's a point & shoot, up close & personal weapon! Sights only catch on pockets & holsters.

 

[Lonewalker]

Why??? It's a point & shoot, up close & personal weapon! Sights only catch on pockets & holsters.

Prolly just cause I want to

 

[M. De Land]

Prolly just cause I want to

That's the best reason of all me thinks !

 

[B P Arn]

I just checked yesterday; my .44 caliber Pietta Remington 1858 with 3" barrel, using a 35 grain charge of GOEX FFFg black powder, shoots a .454" ball at 575 fps.

 

[windini]

Did your original have a round butt, or did you shape the grip frame & rework the wood grips?

 

[B P Arn]

Did your original have a round butt, or did you shape the grip frame & rework the wood grips?

Mine had a standard square butt. I re-shaped it to my liking.