A black powder revolver didn't really cross my mine. I guess because I'm not really familiar with them. I guess it would resolve any quickness and legal issues. It doesn't change the point that I would still rather have a centerfire firearm. But you gotta do what you gotta do.
Can a black powder firearm be used for home defense?
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Jamie C.
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Oh it don't have to be a revolver...
One'a these should convince uninvited "guests" that they need to be elsewhere without a single word being spoken:
Middlesex Village "Howda"
And yes, sooner or later, I've gotta get one'a those.
J.C.
One'a these should convince uninvited "guests" that they need to be elsewhere without a single word being spoken:
Middlesex Village "Howda"
And yes, sooner or later, I've gotta get one'a those.
J.C.
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Obviously, some of our black powder enthusiasts have strong opinions about the self-defense utility of their "front stuffers". With this in mind, consider a few common sense recommendations for those who wish to use BP firearms for self-defense. Make sure you use a multi-shot gun such as a revolver. A misfire or multiple opponents makes this a good idea. Select a quality piece that is reliable. This, again, is common sense. And choose something of adequate caliber. A .44 caliber or larger satisfies my comfort zone in terms of BP handguns. Finally, know how to use your weapon in a stressful situation. Your life may depend upon it. Hopefully, we can all agree upon these suggestions.
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Oh yeah Jamie C,
Those howdahs are definitely something! I would like one one day as well. Make mine a double flintlock though!! Although for the Howdah the percussion would probably be more sensible.
Still, one day I would love to have a double barrel flintlock shotgun. They are just too cool. Don't see too many of them too much these days.
Those howdahs are definitely something! I would like one one day as well. Make mine a double flintlock though!! Although for the Howdah the percussion would probably be more sensible.
Still, one day I would love to have a double barrel flintlock shotgun. They are just too cool. Don't see too many of them too much these days.
Jamie C.
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What gave us away?
Oh, one other thing to add to Tim's list: Consider having two or more BP guns handy. It virtually eliminates any reloading/firepower advantage a modern gun may have.
( Remember, we're talking about a self-defense situation here, not a war or protracted battle. Stick to using belt-fed, artillery, and close air support for that stuff.
)J.C.
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Timthinker, I agree with the last post you just made.
While I certainly hope I'm never involved in that type of situation, with all the stuff happening out there nowadays one just never knows. It sort of come's down to the luck of the draw. Hell, you can be sitting in a public place ordering a sausage and biscuit and a crazy idiot will come in and start killing people for no apparent reason.
A .44 has adequate stopping power. I would say more stopping power than one actually need's except that again, nowadays, they are all drugged up and half crazy to start with and sometimes you almost have to hit a major bone to decisively stop them.
I don't want to shoot anybody but by God I don't want anybody shooting me either.
I feel strongly that one should take care of his piece. By that I don't mean just boil it in a pan of water, dry it down and oil it and say: "Well, I'm ready"!!
Now, I agree to each his own and every man has the right to make his own decisions and every man has the right to his own opinions, and that include's me to.
I personally don't agree in the slightest with these people who spend their time and money trying to buy as many guns as they can, but it is their right.
I would rather have one gun that I can trust and depend on than to have 8 or 9 or 10 or 12 different guns that I really know nothing about.
For instance: "Hey man! I just got me a Pietta Remington .44! Damn! Now I got to get me one of those Colt 1851's! I think I want it in .36 caliber"!
Well, that's fine.. I just don't see it like that. First things first.
Okay, you bought a '58. Good, you'vd got a '58. It's look's nice and you really like the design and it feel's good in your hand. Now get the internal parts hardened up. Change barrels on it and get you one that's real accurate. Learn to take it apart and put it back together in all kind's of weather in daylight and darkness. Learn how to shoot it and load it under all conditions and in all kind's of positions. Practice, and then practice some more. The damn football game can wait. Someone will give you the score and there'll be re-play's all over television for the next 2 weeks anyway. Take the money you were going to put on the other gun and buy plenty of spare parts for the '58.
Now you'vd got something. Now you're getting your head and your ass wired together.
There's a world of difference between taking a 60 and hosing lead at a swarm of gooks trying to get over the wire at Con Thien as opposed to protecting your home against an unwelcome intruder. There's no real common ground between the two.
Make sure you have properly fitting caps. Make sure your powder is in good shape.
That .44 will fire. It will do it's part if you'vd done your part. That's a foregone fact that just can't be argued with and it will knock the living hell out of anybody it hits. It will hurt people. It will kill people. That's why it's called a gun.
After you'vd taken care of all of that then if you still want a '51 then go get it.
NOTE!! It's also a hell of a lot of fun for shooting tin cans and getting yourself a hog or a whitetail now and then....
While I certainly hope I'm never involved in that type of situation, with all the stuff happening out there nowadays one just never knows. It sort of come's down to the luck of the draw. Hell, you can be sitting in a public place ordering a sausage and biscuit and a crazy idiot will come in and start killing people for no apparent reason.
A .44 has adequate stopping power. I would say more stopping power than one actually need's except that again, nowadays, they are all drugged up and half crazy to start with and sometimes you almost have to hit a major bone to decisively stop them.
I don't want to shoot anybody but by God I don't want anybody shooting me either.
I feel strongly that one should take care of his piece. By that I don't mean just boil it in a pan of water, dry it down and oil it and say: "Well, I'm ready"!!
Now, I agree to each his own and every man has the right to make his own decisions and every man has the right to his own opinions, and that include's me to.
I personally don't agree in the slightest with these people who spend their time and money trying to buy as many guns as they can, but it is their right.
I would rather have one gun that I can trust and depend on than to have 8 or 9 or 10 or 12 different guns that I really know nothing about.
For instance: "Hey man! I just got me a Pietta Remington .44! Damn! Now I got to get me one of those Colt 1851's! I think I want it in .36 caliber"!
Well, that's fine.. I just don't see it like that. First things first.
Okay, you bought a '58. Good, you'vd got a '58. It's look's nice and you really like the design and it feel's good in your hand. Now get the internal parts hardened up. Change barrels on it and get you one that's real accurate. Learn to take it apart and put it back together in all kind's of weather in daylight and darkness. Learn how to shoot it and load it under all conditions and in all kind's of positions. Practice, and then practice some more. The damn football game can wait. Someone will give you the score and there'll be re-play's all over television for the next 2 weeks anyway. Take the money you were going to put on the other gun and buy plenty of spare parts for the '58.
Now you'vd got something. Now you're getting your head and your ass wired together.
There's a world of difference between taking a 60 and hosing lead at a swarm of gooks trying to get over the wire at Con Thien as opposed to protecting your home against an unwelcome intruder. There's no real common ground between the two.
Make sure you have properly fitting caps. Make sure your powder is in good shape.
That .44 will fire. It will do it's part if you'vd done your part. That's a foregone fact that just can't be argued with and it will knock the living hell out of anybody it hits. It will hurt people. It will kill people. That's why it's called a gun.
After you'vd taken care of all of that then if you still want a '51 then go get it.
NOTE!! It's also a hell of a lot of fun for shooting tin cans and getting yourself a hog or a whitetail now and then....
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Obviously Gentleman of the Charcoal you have never shot a '51 or '61 Navy in .36 because if you had you would definitely want one. More than wanting it you would HAVE one.
No sweeter pistol out there in my opinion. I understand your love of your Walker and your '58 but I'm telling you, that "little" .36 is just fine as can be. I love my .44's too but for me the .36 is the bees knees. They are the most naturally pointing pistols I've ever held.
All your points stand true of course and one can easily substitute .36 instead of .44 into your post above and it still is the truth. That .36 will kill you just as dead as I stated earlier too. Hehehe, let's all have a black powder caliber war now. Practice with any pistol, get good with it, hit where you aim and it WILL do the job. Granted the .44 is more powerful but don't knock the .36 too much. Lot's of dead men underground put there by Sam Colt's little .36.
It has a lot more pop than you would think too. And I ONLY use real black powder, Goex. Using your triple 7 would make it only more powerful. Not for me though, I have to stick to the real Holy Black.
Try one, you just might fall in love all over again.
And as Jamie C said, keep two handy, no need for reloads.
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