Pedersoli Kentucky

[Ray-Vigo]

I've noticed several versions of the flintlock Pedersoli Kentucky pistol on sale at a few of the online gunshops. I'm not a big pistol person,but am considering one as a relatively low cost plinking and recreation option.

[I recognize they're not as good as the handbuilt American-made guns. I'm proud to have a TVM rifle, even if I had to repair the stock at home.]

Anyone have a review or thoughts they'd like to share on theirs? I'm looking specifically at the .50 because it's the same as my rifle and I could just use the same balls I have for the rifle.

 

[msuspartan]

I have a .54 and love it. It is a hand cannon but very fun to shoot and really accurate. I would take it hunting. I also love the workmenship too. Very well put together.

Cheers, DonK

 

[napolean]

Ray, I have a .50 Pedersoli Kentucky (flint). It's a good shooter.
The only problem I had was the trigger pull, which I have seen other members post about also.
There are some pretty easy fixes to that.
It may not be a problem on the one you end up with.
Jon D

 

[TFoley]

I've noticed several versions of the flintlock Pedersoli Kentucky pistol [I recognize they're not as good as the handbuilt American-made guns.

Comparing the Pedersoli Kentucky pistol with this seems rather fatuous to me...
http://www.gunsinternational.com/F...Pistol-by-Alvin-A-White.cfm?gun_id=100148403.

Seems that your $14000 gets you a rather nicer gun than the $700 Pedersoli....

Now THAT'S a real surprise. :shake:

tac
Supporter of the Cape Meares Lighthouse restoration fund

 

[PaulN/KS]

I have one and it is accurate with good wood, fit and finish. My trigger pull is still pretty heavy too though...

 

[rafterob]

If you are looking for a low cost recreation-plinking gun I would highly recommend the Traditions kentucky pistol or even the Trapper. Don't expect quite the same quality of wood and finnish as the pedersoli but they are good performing pistols and can be had for much less money.

 

[Zonie]

Sense the trigger has already been mentioned I'll add that if you get one you should keep the powder loads moderatly light.
In a .50 cal I would suggest 30 grains max.

My reason for saying this is the front of the barrel is held to the stock by the nosecap which entraps a small tab of wood which is a part of the stock.

A few folks who used heavy powder loads (40-45 grains) found the recoil caused the nosecap to break off that wooden tab.

 

[Jumpshot]

Mine is a .54. Good fit and finish, fun to shoot, no complaints.

 

[Jumpshot]

Seems that your $14000 gets you a rather nicer gun than the $700 Pedersoli....

Now THAT'S a real surprise. :shake:

$700? Where do you buy your pistols? They're $375 (for a .54) at Dixie for a finished one, $265 for a kit. And they've currently got the finished .45 marked down to $295.

 

[TFoley]

Seems that your $14000 gets you a rather nicer gun than the $700 Pedersoli....

Now THAT'S a real surprise. :shake:

$700? Where do you buy your pistols? They're $375 (for a .54) at Dixie for a finished one, $265 for a kit. And they've currently got the finished .45 marked down to $295.

UK

tac

 

[Jumpshot]

Oh, I didn't notice your location.

 

[ebiggs1]

I have one so it is a one gun review. I don't care for mine because of Mr. Zonie's reason as one thing. But the lock is not the greatest and the trigger is heavy. It is a nice decoration piece, though.

 

[Ray-Vigo]

Are the two functionally the same thing with the different being the finish?