Show off your new or old target pistol.

My 32 caliber match Flintlock Pistol with False Muzzle

[email protected] said:

My 32 caliber match Flintlock Pistol with False Muzzel

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i'm sure it's obvious, but why is the lock mounted like that?

EDIT: ok, my best guess is that it's the easiest way to get the vent hole really far back and still keep the sear in a reasonable position to be tripped by the trigger.

It reduces the bobble. When the pistol is fired the flint winds up in this
position which is in the web of your hand. If the lock was mounted on the
other side, it would be way out in front of your hand, causing a slight bobble.
By the way, this pistol has won the Flintlock Agg. at the Nationals a couple
of years ago. It will shoot with the best of Match 1911's at 50 yds. well under
2 inch groups. The trigger or the lock does not have a sear, or a half cock. It
works off a cam.

This 1911 I put together a few months ago. She started out as a Loaded Springfield. I changerout the barrel for a Clark custom barrel and compensator, Wulf Springs, Ed Brown mainspring housing and beveled magwell, Flat base wood grips, and Wilson combat mags with slam pads.
With my handloads she has shot amazing groups!

Ruger 22/45 MK II

Very nice & thank you for being the first to post pictures of your target & groups. Nicely done.

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Did you miss post #17?

Onmilo said:

It is a Stevens Model 35, identifiable from earlier Stevens pistols by the stamped trigger guard.
Earlier guns had cast guards.
The Model 35 was the last of the single shot break open pistols, there was a later pistol that looked like a colt single action army and they were produced until about the start of world war two.
These guns bring between $200-$400 depending on condition, bore condition and stable, tight lock-up are everything.

With a good bore and tight lock-up, they will shoot as well as many modern target pistols. HTH

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My MIL has one of those, probably will be mine one day. Do you have any idea what the limits are for how hot the ammo is that can safely be used in it?

I'm sorry MrBorland, I spaced off the fact you were actually the first to post pictures of a target & your groups. Nice group. Great shooting.

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Thanks, & no worries - it's a fun thread.

You missed the quarter though? :^)

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True enough, but not all coins beat me :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmy5mkjpUNI&feature=related

now, keep the coin on there during your reload

Oh FOR PETE'S SAKE, MrBorland!!!

I can't even balance a friggin' coin on my gun!

I doubt is kept the quarter on there that long with out pulling trigger

I thought you were gonna flip up the coin & shoot it in the air

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now, keep the coin on there during your reload

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I doubt is kept the quarter on there that long with out pulling trigger

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tough, crowd, lol. You did check out the video link above, didn't you, memphisjim? Here's another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nES4A0rd1ak

Seriously, it raises the question: What exactly is a "target gun"? I mean the coin trick was done with my IDPA gun. Even lacking a single action trigger, here's what it can do when pressed into "target" mode:



And my stock S&W 617 .22LR. Same conditions:


And here's what a bona fide target revolver, my vintage k-38, can do under the same conditions:

Target

A Feinwerkbau CO2 Match Air pistol

Pardini Model 75 Free pistol

High Standard Victor and extra Falcon barrel

Gold Cup further enhanced by George Madore

A Ruger/Volquartsen (and the Victor with the Falcon barrel mounted)


Pete

And this one
caplock .50 cal. by Bob Worthington of Greyhaven Arms.


Pete

CTPhil,
My personal limit is NO High Velocity ammunition in my personal Model 35 Stevens.
These guns are well bult for the era they were made in but that isn't saying much and you must remember the frames are made of IRON not steel.

I mainly shoot mine with CB Longs, I tend to favor CCI because they are plain lead bullets and I very occasionally shoot standard velocity unplated lead bullet long rifles.

I must be doing something right because I have owned this gun for over 25 years and have had zero parts breakage and the action remains tight.
The bore is in excellent condition also.HTH

Ok MrBorland now your just showing off!! Jk.

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Sorry. Wasn't trying to brag or hijack the thread.

My point wasn't made well, but it was a subtle invitation for others to contribute to an interesting thread even if their target gun doesn't look like a space gun. I'm always interested in seeing what guns others well. 'Course, it's not my thread, so apologies for the hijack.

Here's my TOZ-35 free pistol.

Wish I'd taken some pictures back when I owned it, by my only "target" pistol was a Ruger Hawkeye .256 Magnum. Much like this one ...