Looking for a single shot percussion pistol

[Smokey Plainsman]

Clyde would you say the Traditions is durable?

Midway has them for $199 on sale. Tempting, but I have no idea of the durability, whether they are prone to breakage etc.

I'd be using it for casual targets and to tuck in my belt.

 

[coloradoclyde]

As durable as any I would say....I have had mine since the company changed it's name in 91..it was a kit I also have an older CVA in 45 cal.
The only complaints I would make are the factory ramrods and the screw on nose caps (brass screws don't like to be removed..... Otherwise they have been fine...
I paid less the $50. for one and won the other shooting.

One thing I've notice is that if people think they can shoot a rifle good, then they think they should be able to shoot a pistol accurately....learning to shoot a pistol is nothing like a rifle...
I'm an accomplished pistol shooter...so take that into consideration.

 

[Kansas Jake]

As durable as any I would say....I have had mine since the company changed it's name in 91..it was a kit I also have an older CVA in 45 cal.
The only complaints I would make are the factory ramrods and the screw on nose caps (brass screws don't like to be removed..... Otherwise they have been fine...
I paid less the $50. for one and won the other shooting.

One thing I've notice is that if people think they can shoot a rifle good, then they think they should be able to shoot a pistol accurately....learning to shoot a pistol is nothing like a rifle...
I'm an accomplished pistol shooter...so take that into consideration.

Very true words. Pistol shooting is much harder than a rifle.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

Pistol shooting uses different muscles, requires a strong shoulder, different stance, different use of the eyes for sighting. Just the hand's grip on the pistol for accurate aiming takes a certain conditioning.