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For clarification purposes for those that are not in the know here on this issue, I would like to explain. I was approached in early December about setting up a a place for the core members of 1858 to hangout. Since this forum had experienced growing pains, and there were some that didn't like...

Sorry for the inconvenience, guys. I assure you I didn't knock all of my sites offline to show anyone anything or as a response to any petty forum problems. http://1858remington.com/discuss/index.php?topic=3031.msg46813#msg46813 ET, you have a documented email from me saying what? Kirk...

Though much deserved respect must be given to all black powder firearms, there is a biased partiality at the 1858 Remington Forum. Unfortunately spammers have forced admin to manually approve new members, but the process is quick. Hope you will stop by... 1858 Remington Forum

Has anyone ever had or heard of any problems from over compressing 777? I have read many warnings and a few accounts of guys saying they had always compressed it hard with no problems.

Yep, if the caps are the proper size and snugly fitted onto the nipple and the ball has a uniform shaved ring, the powder will remain dry through the humid months, and for years...

Using cap and ball firearms for defense is possible but not for everyone,there are limitations. It depends on the person that cares for and loads the firearms. If done properly, a cap and ball firearm can be submerged in water and will fire without problems. The key factor is the proficiency...

Busyhands, You brought up a valid point in regards using cap and ball for defense, that is the possibility of not being taken seriously by an uninformed scumbag. Though one should be prepared to use a weapon when it is drawn, an intimidating weapon may defuse the situation without having to...

With all due respect to all, we have two groups of people in regards to cap and ball firearms. One group believes these firearms to be less reliable than modern firearms. After all, their cap and ball firearms misfire often enough to give them just cause to question them. Then there are...

I also like the old Ubertis imported by Lyman and Navy Arms. You get Uberti quality at bargain prices. For my purposes, used is fine. My revs are for shooting, not posing in a display box while in pristine condition. After all, how many of us are not going to polish the internals and take care...

If a cap and ball firearm is maintained and loaded properly, it is just as reliable as even the newest firearm design. The determining factor is not the weapon of choice, it is the knowledge, skill and proficiency of the shooter.

Very well said and so very true. The greatest advantage a modern firearm has over a properly maintained and properly loaded cap and ball revolver is reload speed, which under most circumstances is irrelevant.

Pretty extreme and expensive preparation for a defensive carry, but IMHO, there is no such thing as overkill when it comes to gun safety and proficiency.

California's requirement to have the weapon unloaded in order to legally open carry sounds about as logical as another ridiculous policy that originated on the west coast and spread eastward. In most National Forests, it is okay to gold prospect as long as you don't dig a hole. Gold pan...

Missing poll option Ya forgot to add "All of the above". :cool:

Self Created Hell? I suppose a large portion of the ones killed by black powder firearms since the introduction of rimfire and centerfire cartridges are in a kind of self generated hell of regret or purgatory... Filled with anger and regret that they were denied the honor of getting blown...

Oh, I see now. Thanks Arcticap.

I hate to continue to stray from the topic of this thread, but I have never tried a kit, so I am curious... The internals need polishing just as in a production gun, the barrel is already screwed in, so what is there to finish, the grips?

BusyHands, Does the barrel come already screwed into the frame? Just a thought, but for a few bucks more you can get a steel framed Pietta from Cabella's, tear it apart and put it back together. Of course you may get to finish the grips to a perfect fit with the kit. Some folks completely...

On this type of thread, those of us that carry cap and ball for defense find ourselves having to constantly justify our decisions every time. Every once in a while it can get heated, especially with references to toy guns, us being childish because of our preferences and such. What gets my...

In a close encounter, I would think a 44 cal moving a bit slower would still do the trick, but your point is valid never the less.