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Very cool! Now if only I knew how to do that!

You seem to have missed my point. Of course I know I have to comply with European laws while in Europe, including their de facto prohibition of self defense and near total firearm bans. My question is how it can be legal to strip me of my rights when I return to the US for visits.

OK, found some articles... looks like current law does strip me of my 2nd amendment rights though SAF challenged this in court in 2006... Can't find the outcome of the case(s) http://legaltimes.typepad.com/blt/2011/04/dc-circuit-revives-suit-challenging-firearm-laws.html

I'm an American citizen living in Europe - I'd like to continue collecting firearms but my worry is filling out the ATF paperwork and also having in-state ID when making firearms purchases. Is there any way for me to legally buy cartridge guns when I return to the US for visits? It seems...

I just wonder if it would be unbalanced without a long barrel (when worn as a cross draw holster).

Here's another rendering of what I imagine a snubnose 1862 police would look like - please somebody make one of these because I think it looks cool! With a slightly rounded grip instead of a full birds head, it would also not look wholly out of place with a 4.5" or even 5.5" barrel and then...

The AMA advocating for these gun control laws to reduce gun crime would be like them advocating snake oil for heart disease. If the AMA wants to deem gun crime a public health emergency, then they should bind themselves to advocating for policy positions that have been proven to be effective...

My thoughts exactly. IMHO one shouldn't need a "permit" to discretely bear arms under a coat/shirt or in a pocket etc. Before the advent of "progressives" intent on dismantling the Constitution there never were concealed carry permits but pocket pistols were universally popular- the criminal...

Yes one fine day I will ge one also, though I kinda fancy the 5 1/2" barrel. Or maybe buy 2 of them and try to fashion a birds head grip for one of them... There goes that spiral into bankruptcy!

Any specific tips to avoid breaking the loading lever? Ordered one of these without telling the missus...

Woohoo! Can't wait! What kind of a holster do you use for the 1860 snubbie? Would the Hunter Co universal western holster work? It's available at Cabelas for a good price so I've been eyeing it but wonder if the snubbie might be too short to be secure in it...

Very cool! Did you order that barrel from Uberti? Is it a 3 inch?

I'll do some more searching! I realize that about the reloading but I figure (1) I'm not gonna be fighting ISIS with this piece, or any othe BP gun for that matter and (2) it's not that much more work to use a reloading tool and a mallet, just less self contained. Side benefit is less weight and...

I had read that Colt made about 50 of them, but I hadn't seen a picture of one - thanks! I also realize the birds head grip would not be authentic but it just looks nice imho. The wife ordered me an Avenging Angel with the " thunderer" grips from Taylor's- can't wait to try it out but already...

Hi! New to THR and to black powder too but quickly becoming an addict. Has anyone made a snub nose Colt 1862 police pocket? Something with a 2.5 or 3 inch barrel and a birds head grip. I think this would be an awesome little gun, kinda like a mini avenging angel - the avenging cherub?