No more unmentionables for Pietta 1860

[vintovka]

I think that the reason for that may be political pressure due to the fact that a felon could have a BP shipped to his door and buy a cylinder to convert it to an undocumented unmentionable with no paper trail. However, he’d have a pretty hard time finding ammo, or getting reloading supplies in today’s market. Plus it would hardly be the weapon of choice, but I think that is one loophole that they are trying to close.

Check the American SHOTGUN pistol sponsor's wares and think about it.

 

[RB POWELL]

I think that the reason for that may be political pressure due to the fact that a felon could have a BP shipped to his door and buy a cylinder to convert it to an undocumented unmentionable with no paper trail. However, he’d have a pretty hard time finding ammo, or getting reloading supplies in today’s market. Plus it would hardly be the weapon of choice, but I think that is one loophole that they are trying to close.

I doubt that there is a firearm-desiring felon that would go through that much trouble to eventually end up with an illegal (for him) hand gun. According to the dems he could simply grab a piece on any big city street corner, or gun show.

 

[Joemolf]

I don't understand that statement. It just isn't true - if that's the way you truly think, then why are you here?
There are revolvers (and other guns) available that are chambered for 44LC - I have 2, one a rifle and one a pistol.
The hassle of loading a conversion chambered gun is just that - a hassle.
I have cap and ball guns to shoot cap and ball, I have flintlocks to shoot flintlocks and will always "go back" (and forth) to cap and ball, flintlock or modern revolver - without the hassle.

After all is said and done I agree with you 100 percent Grizz44Mag!!! Thank you for waking me up. I think it was somewhat of a fad for me and did enjoy it as I’m sure you do too but in all honesty I love the cap and ball both calibers 36 and 44. i load my 44 Remington mostly with 45LC BP and have used smokeless cowboy loads in it I think because I purchased them together the cylinder with the revolver. I purchased a second from another company in Wisconsin the first from Taylor. I guess because I used that configuration over the Ball and powder in that revolver I became comfortable with it and only thought it was a hassle initially. I became pretty proficient at it and both cylinders fit my Remington very well. I read somewhere they had something similar back in the day I guess for those that could not afford the conversion. I have an 1851 and 61 Colt that i love; i do like the colt 51over the Remington 44 it was my first BP. Shoots lights out with ball or conicals. LOL I have not shot the 44 with conversion cylinder in over a year but the 1851 quite a bit. I also have the Manley former for paper cartridges. I make my own caps too and would recommend that if you can’t get caps. As you mentioned serious shooting hunting should be done with a modern day revolver. The conicals from Eras Gone By both shoot well in my Colts. Thanks for calling me out Grizz44Mag and bringing me to my senses! Think before commenting!
Respectfully
Joemolf

 

[Joemolf]

I doubt that there is a firearm-desiring felon that would go through that much trouble to eventually end up with an illegal (for him) hand gun. According to the dems he could simply grab a piece on any big city street corner, or gun show.

Plus you have to **** the hammer and 6

I doubt that there is a firearm-desiring felon that would go through that much trouble to eventually end up with an illegal (for him) hand gun. According to the dems he could simply grab a piece on any big city street corner, or gun show.

don’t forget the internet they are all about smoke and mirrors

 

[Joemolf]

Why not just buy a cartridge firing gun if that's what you want? I do not understand the desire to convert cap and ball guns.

They did back in the day and some of the colt conversions are very cool but very pricey

 

[Joemolf]

They did back in the day and some of the colt conversions are very cool but very pricey

And good luck finding that ammo

 

[Joemolf]

The improved performance cylinder for the Pietta 1860 Army is dis-contitued. Just as I was looking for one.

I guess that includes Uberties as well

 

[Stumpkiller]

Conversion cylinders are not part of our parcel here.