Are black powder pistols still that hard to find?

[castile]

Every now and then I go to the EMF web site to see what revolvers they have. They have had no stock on many revolvers for several years now. There never used to be an issue with finding a black powder revolver. Prices have went up and stock is low or out of stock. Any idea why?

 

[north east redneck]

Just guessing, probably an interruption of supply chains, manufacturing shutdown etc due to the virus.
Guns and ammo got scarce for awhile, perhaps more people purchased what was available ie blackpowder guns and supplies.
I've been looking for an 1863 Remington Pocket for awhile. All out of stock. Stupid prices on GB.
Most other models seem to available from Taylors, Dixie etc.

 

[AlexanderA]

Just guessing, probably an interruption of supply chains, manufacturing shutdown etc due to the virus.

Italy (the center for black powder reproductions) was especially hard hit by the virus. You had complete shutdowns in northern Italy. Then you had fluctuations in the dollar-euro exchange rate. The dollar rose against the euro, making exports to the U.S. unprofitable for the Italian gunmakers. (It reached parity around September of last year.) These two factors (Covid and the exchange rate) are now normalizing, so the BP gun imports are on the way to recovery.

 

[jak67429]

Mid south shooters has a sale on some models right now
https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/dept/muzzleloaders/pistol?

 

[Outlaw75]

Dixie Gunworks will most likely have something. Back when I was shooting BP and doing CW re-enacting, they were sort of a mecca for us.

https://www.dixiegunworks.com

 

[roscoe]

Piettas are at Bass Pro Shop.

 

[RON in PA]

Midway has been well stocked.

 

[TTv2]

Depends on the models. I have been wanting a 12 inch Pietta Buffalo 1858 steel frame for a while and they have been MIA since at least 2020.

Common stuff and brass frames will be available without much trouble.

 

[Jakemedic]

Piettas are at Bass Pro Shop.

I was at bass pro shop last week and they had no revolvers in stock. All I wanted to do is look at the fit, finish and feel of the SS1180 Uberti Remington New Model Army - Target Model. It seems like a nice shooting iron online, but finding one locally to purchase has been difficult. I would prefer a stainless steel model over regular steel or brass.

 

[1KPerDay]

Local Cabelas has about 8 different options most of the time here (Utah), including 1851 and 1860 in either the blue or the “old silver” and sometimes the “old west“ finish and different barrel lengths, as well as Remington NMAs in blue or “old silver”. They don’t have any ubertis or walkers or pocket navies or polices and haven’t for a few years.

 

[brewer12345]

I was at bass pro shop last week and they had no revolvers in stock. All I wanted to do is look at the fit, finish and feel of the SS1180 Uberti Remington New Model Army - Target Model. It seems like a nice shooting iron online, but finding one locally to purchase has been difficult. I would prefer a stainless steel model over regular steel or brass.

Well, fwiw, I have one and they are really nicely made. Accurate, too.

 

[4v50 Gary]

I think Black Powder is harder to find than a cap 'n ball revolver. Now, if you're talking about Holy Grail revolvers, try finding a Ruger Old Army.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

I know GO-EX was purchased some time ago. Has production not ramped up? Not seeing it in the Arkansas / Missouri region in any quantity. Last, I can't remember ever seeing Remington clones in the region either. Like others said. Just brassies cap N ball. Shame too. I want a Remington new model Army 1890 bad. Might have to risk sight unseen on a on-line purchase which I hate doing.

 

[Jim Watson]

Maine Powder House says Estes/Goex plans deliveries in June.
Going to be way behind on orders

 

[armoredman]

Last revolver I saw on the "shelf" was a Traditions brass frame 1851 in the really old style blister pack with all the "extras" included. I think that was Bass Pro in Phoenix, and IIRC the price was north of $350. Other than that the only BP revolvers I have seen have been at pawn shops, and then only for ridiculous prices. Now online, MidwayUSA always seems to have something in stock, and I swear they had Remington New Model Army's up there recently.

 

[Jakemedic]

Well, fwiw, I have one and they are really nicely made. Accurate, too.

Thank you! I’m going to keep searching and see what I can come up with. Never owned or shot one, but excited to try. I did shoot a deer with my black powder Thompson last fall during early muzzle loader season. One shot, one kill. Gotta love it!

 

[brewer12345]

Thank you! I’m going to keep searching and see what I can come up with. Never owned or shot one, but excited to try. I did shoot a deer with my black powder Thompson last fall during early muzzle loader season. One shot, one kill. Gotta love it!

Stainless is nice, but nothing wrong with the blues ones either. The piettas in the Colt pattern (1851, 1860, 1861) are really nice as well. The hassle will be finding caps.