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Most of the time, I carry my Pietta 1873-style single action in .44 mag, though I almost always feed it specials. If I want to have the option for something a bit more double action-y, and am rather budget conscious, would one be more inclined to point me towards the 4" bulldog, or the Taurus...

I have a H&R single-shot 12 ga. It has a 20" barrel with no choke. I've got some brass hulls and some goex. I kind of like the idea of hurling a lead ball out of there, and I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this. Specifically I was thinking of getting a .710" ball mold from Track of...

I came across http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2012/10/02/gun-room-explodes-injures-wife-of-idaho-state-representative/ and I had to read the comments. Enough people mentioned my favorite propellant, and it got me to serious concern with how/where my black powder is stored. I wanted to...

Why is the Uberti 1849 at cabelas so danged expensive when compared with other places, like buffalo arms or texas jack's? Most of their prices, especially with the Piettas, seem so reasonable.

Okay, I finally got myself some of those brass Magtech shotgun shells for some fun BP shotgun loads, and in researching the loading of these rounds, I read about some people holdling the over shot card with some water glass. I wondered if this is something that could be used to properly and...

I have a Uberti 1860 Army - One with the fully fluted cylinder. Since owning it, I've fired all of maybe 60 shots through it, but i did notice, even before my first shot, that one of the two pins on the lower side of the front of the frame is not in place. You know, one of those pins which...

I'm finally going in to take my long-awaited ccw course this weekend. I plan on going through the shooting proficiency portion with my Charter bulldog (which is to be my primary carry piece for some time). For the sake of going easy on the bulldog, I've been running cowboy loads through it...

I have been saving brass for the day when I started reloading. All I aquired to this point was a lee classic loading kit ("poor man's reloading kit") for .44 special, so I could make some black powder reloads for my Charter Bulldog. I thought it would be fun to try some of these wadcutters over...

I just had a job opportunity land in my lap which I cannot pass up. I received the offer yesterday, and I leave tomorrow for Florida. The job lasts 2 months. I do not posess a carry permit for MN, yet (just couldn't afford to get one, nor did I have the time). I will be paid well enough on...

Has anyone got a holster from Side Guard Holsters of Minnesota? I do like the look of their Crossguard model. Pictures are always welcome. Thanks -Erin

This last weekend, I won myself a nice little revolver at a show. After mulling it over, I decided that it just wasn't quite up my alley, so I brought it into a local gun shop, and walked out with the one double action revolver that's been on the top of my wishlist: a new charter bulldog. .44...

Just like it says on the box, folks.

I know this isn't directly related to black powder shooting, but I figured that this was a better place than any other to ask, since an affinity for black powder firearms tends to mean an affinity for many related things within the time period, and I know that there are CAS shooters, here...

I've been looking for some nice holster to carry my 4" 1860, and I came across El Paso Saddlery. They have some really nice looking pieces, and have plenty of options. I was looking at a cross draw slim jim holster, or trying to rationalize getting hold of their Doc Holliday rig. Anybody have...

I have absolutely no problems with Hi Point, and this thread has nothing to do with reviewing the guns, or assessing/discussing their quality or value whatsoever. I just had to share this, though. I was at a local Gander Mountain the other day - mostly to check out this new "Gander Mountain...

I just got hold of a MAS-36. Appears new and unfired. Chambered for 7.5 French. I've been looking for one for a long while, so I was very happy to find it. I wonder, though, does it have any collector value, and if it is indeed unfired, would I ruin any value by running some good, non-corrosive...

Quick question here: If I am having a revolver barrel chopped, is it essential to have it crowned? I don't know how important this is or isn't with black powder. Also, if it matters, I only use Goex, and I have no plans to change that.

I have a Uberti 1860 which I plan on cutting down. for the sake of handling 26-30 grain loads, which do you think would be best. Note: I DO plan on carrying this, so ease of draw and concealability is an important factor. I am deciding between a traditional bird's head shape and the thunderer...

The pedersoli frontier carbine, anybody have it? if so, what should I be looking for price-wise, and is it worth buying in the first place?

I have a Uberti 1860 with a nice fluted cylinder, and I can't help thinking it would be nice to have one of those snub barrels available to pop on. However, it seems that VTI sells a 3" for $125, but it's for Pietta's Army model. I checked with a couple of local gunsmiths, and to shorten my...