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I only own 36 caliber bp revolvers. I am thinking of buying a 44. I have heard that the Italian revolvers use .454 ball and the Ruger old army uses a .457 ball. Is this correct? I would like to get a Ruger if I could find one.

I've been shooting a Pietta '51 navy for a couple years. My understanding is that the wedge is supposed to be a snug fit not a tight fit. Tap it in with a small hammer or the end of your knife. I describe the wedge as disposable, meaning it is designed to fail so that the pistol is not damaged...

Does anyone have any recommendations or information about this pistol? I saw it on the EMS website. It looks interesting, without the recoil shield.

A friend of mine gave me these. Do you think that they have any collector value?

May is the usual time for me to stop going to the desert to shoot. We have two major wild fires and several small ones in Arizona. Last night just before bedtime the humidity was 9%. This year the temperature is not the issue, 94 predicted today, but the fires. Last week the place that I go to...

I usually use Pyrodex P in my navies with a 25 grain load with a round ball. I have a pound of Goex 3f available. My powder flask is almost empty. Can I safely mix the two powders sense they measure the same by volume?

I have a Pietta ‘51 navy in 36 caliber, steel frame, purchased new in January 2021 with a production date of 2020. My problem is my wedge is being deformed. Last summer the wedge had been narrowed so much that it would easily slide all the way in and touch the wedge retaining screw. I purchased...

I started making my own caps about a year ago. I finally found a recipe that works. Now I have 99+% success. I usually load my caps one week and shoot them the next. Five months ago I decided to see how long I could store them and still work. I went shooting today and shot six of those caps. All...

Does anyone use a felt wad between the powder and ball? If so, do you use a lubed wad or a dry wad? The felt wads from Cabella’s is so wet the oil drips from them.

I have been doing some reading about timing. 1858 navy by Uberti is the gun I am questioning. When cocking the hammer, first click the bolt drops, second click the bolt hits the cylinder, third click the bolt locks in the cylinder notch, fourth click the trigger engaging the sear notch on the...

Does anyone use or have experience with the Polish Capper? The brass one looks interesting on their website.

I picked up my ‘58 Navy a couple weeks ago. Today was the first time I have had an opportunity to go to the desert and shoot. The accuracy was about the same as my ‘51 Navy except it shot low at 15 yards. I usually check a new pistol for point of impact,15 yards is my normal distance. With 20...

Has anyone used ampco nipples? What did you think of them? I have Slixshot nipples on my ’51 navy. How do they compare?

I received my New Model Navy Thursday. It rained yesterday so I won’t be able to go to the desert until January. It takes a long time for the ground to dry, unlike in the Midwest, the water doesn’t soak in.

I am thinking about buying a Uberti New Model Navy in 36 caliber. Does anyone have any information on this model? Does it have any problems like the Colt style do? Can I use .375 round balls? Any and all information and suggestions are welcome. I currently shoot a Pietta ‘51 Navy in 36 caliber.

Has anyone purchased anything from Big Sky Basics?

I bought my Pietta ‘51 Navy new in January. The wedge was extremely hard to remove, and the spring didn’t protrude past the right side of the barrel. Now the wedge rests on the wedge screw. Looking at the wedge I can see that the side has been pushed in making it narrower than before. My thought...

I couldn’t believe it so I took a picture.

Powder Valley link. https://www.powdervalleyinc.com/?s=Percussion+caps+&post_type=product&title=1&excerpt=1&content=1&categories=1&attributes=1&tags=1&sku=1&ixwps=1

If you live in the Phoenix area, CAL Ranch in Goodyear has Winchester #11M in stock. $8 per container of 100, limit 2.