New 2017 Pedersoli Continental Target

[FishDFly]

Thanks, gang. Lots to think about. I am not necessarily interested in competition, just target shooting. Making small groups for fun. I am also interested in the Pedersoli Carleton underhammer. More expensive but very intriguing.

Your desires change the parameters on buying.

Pistols, low hand hold causes high groups, high hand hoild brings the group down.

Look at The Gun Works under custom pistols, you pick the wood type and caliber, call and talk with Joe, I bought a pair of them.

Under hammers, I love them and shoot them very well, especially with the modifcations I make to the grips. The Pedersoli under hammer is interesting, I have 3 Ingrham's so my needs are filled there.

The looks of the new Pedersoli you are interested, I do like it.

My interest is line shooting.

For some time Charles Moore's were shipped with the rear sight too tall, talked with Richard at Flintlocks Etc. who talked with Mr. Pedersoli who shipped me 2 new sights. Richard is a great resouce for information on Pedersoli.

rde

 

[meanmike8665]

Richard, I was thinking about your post of no square front sights and I think that maybe you were thinking about the revolver sight sight rule. I will look that rule up later and post what I find. My Gun Works pistols have flat tops, my Hege has a bead on it, but my As Issue revolver had to be rounded after lowering it to POA.
Michael

 

[Larry Akers]

Seems the rules are being interputed different in Phoenix.

I also know Alan and I'm sure he knows the rules as well (or better) than I. Perhaps he is talking from a SHOOTER'S standpoint where a flat top is not wanted on the front sight because of reflection and not from a RULES standpoint. The only restrictions pertaining to sight shape occur in the AS ISSUE section of the Regulations.

 

[FishDFly]

Mike,

You are correct, I pulled my records on each pistol, applies to "As Issue Revolver", that is why I keep records, poor memory. Thanks for your help.

rde

 

[FishDFly]

Correct again, thanks.

 

[meanmike8665]

Yeah, well that memory stuff. I wished I could find mine most days.
Michael

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I looked at the Gun Works custom pistol. I really like that. Are they good quality? Seems very cheap for a custom gun. I would want a .36 in maple and an 8" barrel if they are able to do that if not the 10" one would be good. Is the metal browned on them or blued? Thanks!

 

[FishDFly]

I looked at the Gun Works custom pistol. I really like that. Are they good quality? Seems very cheap for a custom gun. I would want a .36 in maple and an 8" barrel if they are able to do that if not the 10" one would be good. Is the metal browned on them or blued? Thanks!

I bought a pair in maple, 36 and browned with 10 inch barrels.

I had knowledable pistol folks look at them and they liked the workmanship and the placement of the touch hole in the pan on the flintlock.

All folks have liked thus so far.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Thank you Richard! I see few reports of these, but they look swell.

 

[FishDFly]

I like them, depends though on the waiting time, call Joe.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Yeah that is a long time to wait for one. I'll have to do some more research on some other guns first. I like the Pedersoli Carleton and of course the new Continental Target. But, I think I'm leaning towards a .36 so I can use the same balls in my squirrel rifle that's being made for me.

 

[FishDFly]

Makes sense to me.

 

[meanmike8665]

What is the wait time?

Michael

 

[hawkeye2]

I talked to Joe yesterday afternoon and the waiting time is about 6 months but I'm impressed with the looks and the price not to mention the quality components.

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

I wonder if one has to pay up front? Or a down payment?

The only thing putting me off is the design. I am not so sure it's historically accurate, it does not appear similar to any original pistols I have seen.

 

[FishDFly]

Call Joe, he owns the business and can answer all your questions, he is 80 years old and has a bit of experience in what he does for a living, so does Suzy.

Folks here do not know his business like the owner.

Call Joe and ask him, only way to know.

Pedersoli, they select the type of wood and caliber, with Joe you select the type of wood you want, the caliber, barrel length and with quality U.S. made lock and trigger, seems simple to me.

 

[hawkeye2]

Great suggestion! I just spent a half hour on the phone with Joe discussing an original he has for sale. He enjoys talking, is very knowledgeable and will answer all your questions. I think he said he has run the business for 37 years and is 82 or 84, works 10 to 12 hours a day. I can't justify a pistol right now but if I could I'd jump on a .45 flint and I believe it is a better value than the Pedersoli.

"The only thing putting me off is the design. I am not so sure it's historically accurate, it does not appear similar to any original pistols I have seen."

It's quite similar to the Pedersoli in style, if that's acceptable as accurate then the custom pistol certainly ought to be acceptable too.

 

[FishDFly]

"I can't justify a pistol right now but if I could I'd jump on a .45 flint and I believe it is a better value than the Pedersoli."

In all honesty Joe and Suzy have treated me most fair over the years. They normally are sponsors of the Phoenix shoot.

I would rather spend my money with them so an American pistol smith is building a pistol, rather the money going to Pedersoli, given a choice. I like Pedersoli pistols, but I like local builders more.

rde

 

[hawkeye2]

:hatsoff:

 

[meanmike8665]

6 months is not a long time to wait. I have had mine for about twenty years. They are good pistols (flint and percussion). I have done business with Joe and Suzy for a long time and they are very nice people. I hope to go see them in July.

Michael