Loading stand

[Phil Coffins]

My buddy and I have started on a pistol loading stand prototype. The pine will serve to sort out ideas then we’ll make nicer ones out of walnut. It needs to work with both single shot and large or small revolvers. A few more details to work out yet but seems useful.
IMG_0567 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0569 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0570 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

 

[cynthialee]

Looks pretty spiffy, but I will not put a single shot pistol in a loading stand. Could stress the grip and snap the stock where the grip transitions to the stock. Now if it had a clamp that grabs the stock and barrel forward of the lock it would cure that issue.

Now for a revolver, I am all in. A loading stand is a wonderful addition to the tool set.

 

[longcruise]

You do nice stuff Phil.

 

[CuNosecap]

Hard to imagine breaking a pistol stock while loading in a fixed position, but I am weak!

Nice idea Phil

 

[Phil Coffins]

I’ve never had one or used a stand of any type. It looked like a nice project and my buddy was all in to build a couple. I’ve seen people use a mallet to load with, which puzzles me, and wonder if that’s how stocks are broke? I always have loaded by hand, generally on horse back at a full run.

 

[Grenadier1758]

@Phil Coffins, I like your stand and the way it folds down.

My stand has compartments to hold a measure, balls, and caps. The back has holes for a short starter or wiping rod. The base is an insert for either a pistol or revolver.

 

[Phil Coffins]

@Phil Coffins, I like your stand and the way it folds down.

My stand has compartments to hold a measure, balls, and caps. The back has holes for a short starter or wiping rod. The base is an insert for either a pistol or revolver.

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Nice, we added a compartment to the base of our prototype after the pictures were took. It’s just a working model at this point and there are other details that may be incorporated on the next one.

 

[springfield art]

My buddy and I have started on a pistol loading stand prototype. The pine will serve to sort out ideas then we’ll make nicer ones out of walnut. It needs to work with both single shot and large or small revolvers. A few more details to work out yet but seems useful.
IMG_0567 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0569 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr
IMG_0570 by Oliver Sudden, on Flickr

Good! I saw a plan for simple stand in Muzzle Blasts and made two, recently found @ thrift shop an oak stand that just needs couple pieces; it was some sort of lace making or tatting stand, and was most of what is needed for a pistol loading stand so now I'll have three. I like the Heart cut-out!

 

[CaptainVane]

I always have loaded by hand, generally on horse back at a full run.

Scoffs at your reloading method…

 

[azmntman]

I want that

 

[CaptainVane]

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[longcruise]

I want that

At this point in the topic you probably ought to point out exactly what you want.

 

[azmntman]

From the boots up please

 

[ZUG]

Scoffs at your reloading method…
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Now that is indeed IMPRESSIVE for sure!!!!

 

[CaptainVane]

I love that picture. I don’t know who she is, but as an archer and horse owner, I would love to buy that lil lady a beer and listen to her stories. As it says, that is badass.

 

[Rebel bull]

I love that picture. I don’t know who she is, but as an archer and horse owner, I would love to buy that lil lady a beer and listen to her stories. As it says, that is badass.

at my age I'll buy her more then a beer while I drool

 

[Bill Bryan]

Looks like you've spent way more time on your design than I did. Bill

 

[Phil Coffins]

Looks like you've spent way more time on your design than I did. Bill

Yes we did. It was more of a project for doing as opposed to needing. I’m not sure I’d ever use one but still will make a finished one of walnut for show and tell.
I like the idea of yours having a rest on the ends.

 

[longcruise]

Looks like you've spent way more time on your design than I did. Bill

There's a lot to be said for functionality.

 

[Crown_Pointer]

On the "To-Do" list. For a wheel lock and a double barrel with tin of lubed patches & balls.