[fordlover35]

I have been looking into get a BP pistol. I have looked at single shot and a revolver. I have a .50 cal rifle and I am wanting something that would go good with it. I was wondering if you guys could help me choose? I am just at a loss. I can not decide.

[Ratdog68]

What rifle do you have?

[Voodoochile]

Well if you have a Hawken style rifle like the Lyman GPR or the Trade Rifles then a Lyman Plains pistol would be an excellent companion.
http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(LYMAN-GPP-50) (http://www.trackofthewolf.com/(S(tak21hzezb40oy55casfau2s))/categories/partDetail.aspx?catId=12&subId=83&styleId=294&partNum=LYMAN-GPP-50)

[Black Toe Knives]

(IMHO) You want fun? Get yourself a 1858 Remington Army Revolver. It is blast to shoot. I carry it deer hunting. If one gets close enough, I have a hell of a story to tell.

[zimmerstutzen]

Thats a tall request. There is no ready made revolver that will go with a 50 cal rifle. There's no doubt that a revolver is fun to shoot, but it may well not the rifle. There are a number of traditional and non traditional design pistols out there. Currently cap and ball revolvers are not legal for hunting in seveal states. so Check your state. In PA a muzzleloader pistol must by 50 cal or over for deer, or 40 cal and under for small game.

If you want to hunt with it check with your state's hunting agency.

There are traditional side lock pistols in 50 cal, both flint and perc, and a very few models of more modern design pistols in 50 cal. Some models, though manufactured and listed on web sites are hard to find in reality.

See if you can get acquainted with some folks in your area who shoot such creatures and ask them to show you the advantages and disadvantages of the different styles.

Lastly, with 50 states and several territories, all having their own handgun laws, check to see if you need any kind of carry permit. Here in PA, a replica of a muzzleloader requires no permit to transport it in an automobile, but does require a permit to carry it concealed. Concealed includes stuck in your belt under your hunting jacket. or even in a belt holster, under your hunting coat. If it is carryed fully open for all to see, then no permit needed. Stupid! Every state has their own quirks, check yours.

[Fingers McGee]

A good match for the rifle would be a Pedersoli Kentucky pistol in .50 cal. They make them in Flint and Percussion so you can match your rifles ignition system.

FM

[fordlover35]

I have a .50 cal Spingfield Hawken. Thank you so much guys. I am looking forward to getting one. I will post pics when I get one. Again thank you so very much.

[BHP FAN]

Another vote for the Remington.They're so much fun to shoot,you may forget all about the rifle...

[fordlover35]

you may forget all about the rifle BHP FAN No I can not see myself forgeting my rifle. I LOVE THAT GUN. She is my baby.

[BHP FAN]

I love mine too,and it's a tack driver,but it sits in my rack while the pistolas make trip after trip to the range...

[CAMPBELL49T]

They are right on the Pedersoli pistol. With double set triggers.