NEW Taylor’s “Ace” Pistol

[B P Arn]

I finally made the crossdraw holster for my revolver. Nothing fancy. I lined it with a small remnant of goat skin I had left over from another project.

Here is the pattern

pattern transferred to leather, and rough cut-out

 

[Desperate Lee]

Again, excellent work.
DL

 

[cowboydave]

B P Arn
I must know how did it shoot when you shot it outside or have you had a chance to shoot it outside yet.

 

[Sparkitoff]

Mine has the checkered grips. I’m using 28 grains of 3F cause that’s what my spout pours. I did use 454 balls loaded with an RMC press. Used CCI # 11 with a slight squeeze. At 15 yards all shots were in the 3in black bullseye. No ignition or other issues for 4 consecutive cylinders of 6 each

 

[B P Arn]

B P Arn
I must know how did it shoot when you shot it outside or have you had a chance to shoot it outside yet.

I am embarrassed to admit that the only thing I have shot all summer has been AR-15s and smokeless powder handguns! I do hope to get out soon and shoot my new BP revolver.

Update to follow after that.

 

[Desperate Lee]

Dont feel embarrassed brother. You're just getting ready for the forth coming apocalypse. I am doing the same.
DL

 

[B P Arn]

Dont feel embarrassed brother. You're just getting ready for the forth coming apocalypse. I am doing the same.
DL

Getting ready for the COVID Gestapo!

Jest kiddin'.

 

[Rifleman1776]

neat

 

[B P Arn]

I finally got around to taking my Pietta 3" barreled 1858 revolver to the range last Saturday. The temperature was 20 degrees. My load was 35 grains of GOEX FFFg and a 454" ball. The velocity was 575 fps from my gun.

 

[Blackpowderwarrior]

I finally got around to taking my Pietta 3" barreled 1858 revolver to the range last Saturday. The temperature was 20 degrees. My load was 35 grains of GOEX FFFg and a 454" ball. The velocity was 575 fps from my gun.

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Good night! That's a very tight group! Any shots off handed? Also what was the distance?
Very impressive either way!

 

[B P Arn]

Good night! That's a very tight group! Any shots off handed? Also what was the distance?
Very impressive either way!

The distance was about 15 yards (I didn't measure it). I was standing, with my right arm braced against the vertical post seen in the background of the picture with me holding the gun.

I could file a little off the front sight to raise the point of impact, but I am not going to mess with it. I will leave it as-is.

 

[Desperate Lee]

That is some good shooting there brother. If you POA was target center then point at the head and then POI would get center mass every shot. Nicely done.
DL

 

[B P Arn]

That is some good shooting there brother. If you POA was target center then point at the head and then POI would get center mass every shot. Nicely done.
DL

Yes, I held the sights to the target's center.

It sure seemed a lot colder than 20°. My fingers were freezing, but it was still nice to get outside and shoot.

 

[B P Arn]

I wasn't completely happy with the first holster I made for my revolver, so I modified the pattern a little and made this one a few days ago.

 

[Africa58double]

That’s a class act rite there Sir! I’d carry that. Dig the Cross draw, my favorite.
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[Desperate Lee]

Steve
I see the difference between the two holsters. Holster #1 is lined, the sitting angle is not as much as #2, also the grip and trigger guard are more exposed on #2. Still that is excellent work my brother. I would expect nothing less from you. I added a simple leather thong to your #1 and now it holds my brass framed 1851 Avenging Angel 3" barrel and 36 cal. I will post pictures shortly. Also i did a holster for my ( forgive me ) S&W MP40. Turned out ok, but i think i will work on a thumb break for the next one. Stay frosty my friend.
DL

 

[Desperate Lee]

Steve
Again thanks.
DL

 

[Brazos John]

What are the black things?

 

[Desperate Lee]

What are the black things?

BJ
I said forgive me.
DL

 

[William Lincoln]

Little Ace has pretty much the same power and lethality
of the model 36 s&w J frame Chief's Special in 38 Special.
Very Similar.