Leavin' 'em loaded

[Tom A Hawk]

My revolvers have been intentionally left loaded since last deer season. About 10 months. And I've been meaning to document what if any issues might arise after an extended period. Finally had some time today and made a short video. The 1860 was up first and I will blame the spread on shooter error. I replaced the front sight last year with a taller one and am confident that it will shoot on center when I do my part.

 

[Kansas Jake]

Nice and I sounds like they still had good omph to them.

 

[Carbon 6]

I never had a doubt.

 

[Bad Karma]

That 1860 is a beauty... is that the 1872 conversion sight?

 

[Tom A Hawk]

That 1860 is a beauty... is that the 1872 conversion sight?

On Taylors Open Top parts list. #15 - U0900015 Front Sight Blade For Round Barrel + $4.00

Installation was easy and the POI correction is perfect.

 

[Greg Blackburn]

I briefly dated a girl whose dad kept black powder revolvers loaded for home defense.

 

[sawyer04]

I briefly dated a girl whose dad kept black powder revolvers loaded for home defense.

The only problem I have had is the caps easily draw moisture, if excessive temp changes occur. I experienced a purchase of a stainless Old Army that had been loaded for five years, at least. The nipples were capped with rubber caps. Not knowing what to expect the weapon was capped and vised. Every round fired as if it was freshly loaded. Keep your powder dry.

 

[Sparkitoff]

I keep mine loaded for home protection. After experimenting for a few years first, I am totally confident they will fire when needed. In my circle, there is a consensus that it just seems less nefarious to report you used an antique single action revolver with 1800's technology and a round lead ball when a threat to life was perceived. Seems the media loves to put a photo of a black plastic high capacity thing (whether accurate to the situation or not) when anything modern is utilized. Good video that proves again what to expect from these designs.

 

[Bad Karma]

On Taylors Open Top parts list. #15 - U0900015 Front Sight Blade For Round Barrel + $4.00

Installation was easy and the POI correction is perfect.

I used one on an older Uberti and had the same success... why Uberti doesn’t just ship all of their pistols with those sights is beyond me...

The only problem I have had is the caps easily draw moisture, if excessive temp changes occur. I experienced a purchase of a stainless Old Army that had been loaded for five years, at least. The nipples were capped with rubber caps. Not knowing what to expect the weapon was capped and vised. Every round fired as if it was freshly loaded. Keep your powder dry.

I don’t believe I would trust a revolver left loaded by some other party either... I would trust one that I personally loaded. Often do.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I keep my Army loaded for home defense on the nightstand.

Beeswax over the balls and a little clear nail polish around the caps. Have left loaded for close to a year and worked great.

 

[Hawk78]

I keep mine loaded for home protection. After experimenting for a few years first, I am totally confident they will fire when needed. In my circle, there is a consensus that it just seems less nefarious to report you used an antique single action revolver with 1800's technology and a round lead ball when a threat to life was perceived. Seems the media loves to put a photo of a black plastic high capacity thing (whether accurate to the situation or not) when anything modern is utilized. Good video that proves again what to expect from these designs.

Me too. I keep my 44 cal NMA attached to my bed rail and take my other NMA with extra clyinder with me to town, every trip. I am fully confident in both of them.

 

[Hawk78]

I keep my Army loaded for home defense on the nightstand.

Beeswax over the balls and a little clear nail polish around the caps. Have left loaded for close to a year and worked great.

I'm getting me some of the nail polish. I learned about it from ROA girl on utube.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I'm getting me some of the nail polish. I learned about it from ROA girl on utube.

I got the “fast dry” kind and dip the end of a pipe cleaner in it and run it around the outside of each nipple. Seals them perfectly. I saw where someone did that and use beeswax to seal the chamber mouths and dipped the cylinder in water for several minutes and all fired flawlessly.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Me too. I keep my 44 cal NMA attached to my bed rail and take my other NMA with extra clyinder with me to town, every trip. I am fully confident in both of them.

My Uberti NMA has been totally reliable and a round ball on top of 35 grains 3Fg is NOT to be trifled with. Almost all self defense encounters are over in 3 shots or less according to the FBI shooting statistics. I have full confidence in mine for the job as well.

 

[Essayons!]

I briefly dated a girl whose dad kept black powder revolvers loaded for home defense.

Briefly? Did you find out the hard way?

 

[Greg Blackburn]

I wondered if anyone would ask. While did I have to jump from a second story window, no shots were fired.

She and I just didn't have much in common.

 

[JCKelly]

I'm told muzzle loading weapons did kill an estimated 600,000 Americans during Mr. Lincoln's war.

Nevertheless, when protecting my one and only life, I carry a nice S&W cartridge revolver.
There are reasons why self-contained cartridges have been so popular for a century and a half now.

 

[nkbj]

What a shame Ruger hasn't made a nice double action percussion revolver.
Maybe call it what, the Ruger Old Civilian?

 

[Bad Karma]

What a shame Ruger hasn't made a nice double action percussion revolver.
Maybe call it what, the Ruger Old Civilian?

Or a percussion revolver in .457, .490 or .510 but using a 357 Maximum length cylinder!

 

[sawyer04]

I don’t believe I would trust a revolver left loaded by some other party either... I would trust one that I personally loaded. Often do.
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Fully agree, this loaded weapon had been owned by an old gentleman that I had known for years.