Searcher1911
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- Joined
- Mar 18, 2006
- Messages
- 14
I'm an old collector and shooter, mostly pistols and rifles, surplus and new, military and civilian. I decided it would be good to try black powder again; I have not shot it in years. My Renegade and .45 BP pistol have been safe queens. Anyway, after reading the BP forums I ordered a old/new CVA squirrel rifle kit from Deer Creek Products and a case hardened/laser grip 1858 New Army Remington from Cabela's (Pietta). The old CVA kit was surprisingly well made and the parts kind of fell together. The lock assembly even is adjustable so the trigger can be made manageable. The Remington is truly a work of art. I read Pietta has upgraded to CNC machines and this pistol sure looks like that is true. The finish and workmanship is great and the trigger pull is quite good for a low priced pistol. It is amazing the bargain that BP guns are when compared to modern ones. Of course, then, I have never met a gun I did not like! I thank the guys on these forums who give real assessments of what works and what does not.