Which Pistol?

[Pete Gaimari]

I want to get a ML pistol. I've only had revolvers so far, but you can't hunt in Colorado with a revolver, and nobody shows up with revolvers at the local ML club. They're traditional for the most part.

So, i'm thinking of the Pedersoli Kentucky, or the Lyman Plains pistol.

It will be for target and small game, so accurate is very important.

Are they as accurate as the C&B revolvers?

Thanks.

 

[zimmerstutzen]

Between revolvers and sidelocks, I have 18 to 20 black powder pistols. Some are better and some are worse. I use a Ruger old army on Chucks, raccoons and skunks. For other small game I use a custom 36 percussion pistol. It is deadly accurate. At a gun show in Richmond years ago, I got a little 32 caliber rifle, new made in Spain, but not like the Crockett or CVa squirrel gun, it had scope grooves on the top of the octogon barrel. It shoots a fine group at 25 yds. About an inch offhand if I do my job.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

I wish I could hunt with a C&B revolver, but I can't in this state. I love them.

I have three 1860 Colts, two 1858 Remington's, and an 1851 Colt. I'm thinking of a Walker too.

I have no experience with single ML though. (my question :wink: )

 

[torn moc]

I always like the Pedersoli Bounty Hunter...
They come in .50 or .54 might be too big for small game... :hmm:

 

[Zonie]

Of the two pistols you mentioned I would get the Lyman Plains pistol.

I've heard many good things about it here on the forum and I've owned one of the Pedersoli Kentucky pistols.

Although the Pedersoli was a nice looking pistol I didn't like the trigger pull and there isn't much that can be done to improve it.
I also don't like the method of retaining the barrel at the muzzle.
The front of the barrel is retained in the stock by the muzzle cap and a screw. The muzzle cap entraps a thin wooden area on the stock and this thin wooden area has been known to break off if heavy powder loads are shot.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

That's what I was looking for.

Thanks.

 

[GP1951]

I "built" a Traditions Kentucky percussion .50 cal. from a kit. My only criticism is that the barrel is blued. I just stripped it off this past weekend and did a Naval Jelly job on the barrel, lock, and hammer.

Like the Zonie Pedersoli Kentuck pistol, though, the barrel is attached at the end of the barrel with screws (2 on the traditions as opposed to the Pedersoli). I have not had a problem with the design yet.

If I were going to do it over again, I would do the Lyman instead.

 

[Chilidog]

I have a .50 cal Lyman Plains pistol and like it alot. Very accurate and handles well.

 

[Pete Gaimari]

That's the one I ordered. :thumbsup:

 

[Chilidog]

Cool... prepare to grin alot. :grin: :thumbsup:

 

[Pete Gaimari]

I like to grin, so i'm ready.

I figure targets and squirrels will keep it busy.