anvil_fire
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Hey guys! I have been reading this forum for years but just made an account and this is my first post
Anyway down to business........
I am a 19 year old living in Pennsylvania. In this state, open carry is completely legal over the age of 18. I probably wont do it often, but on hikes and long walks I should like to carry my 1858 Pietta sheriff (it has the .45LC conversion cylinder). He is the question. Heaven forbid I should ever have to use it against a four or two legged bad guy, the standard "cowboy" rounds are a bit anemic. I would not want shot with one, but if I can gain more power safely I would like to. I know that his gun and conversion cylinder are not +P rated by any means, nor can I shoot jacketed bullets. But would something like
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/81...ft-cast-hollow-point-anti-personnel-box-of-20
or
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/15...keith-type-semi-wadcutter-gas-check-box-of-20
Be safe to use? I certainly don't want the cylinder exploding in my hand, nor do I want to ruin the frame on the gun. I am curious because these are rated as "standard pressure" but have considerably great muzzle energy and velocity than cowboy loads.
And if anyone is wondering why I'm choosing a converted 1858 over a Glock or 1911, the law is "18 to carry 21 to buy" :banghead:
Anyway down to business........
I am a 19 year old living in Pennsylvania. In this state, open carry is completely legal over the age of 18. I probably wont do it often, but on hikes and long walks I should like to carry my 1858 Pietta sheriff (it has the .45LC conversion cylinder). He is the question. Heaven forbid I should ever have to use it against a four or two legged bad guy, the standard "cowboy" rounds are a bit anemic. I would not want shot with one, but if I can gain more power safely I would like to. I know that his gun and conversion cylinder are not +P rated by any means, nor can I shoot jacketed bullets. But would something like
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/81...ft-cast-hollow-point-anti-personnel-box-of-20
or
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/15...keith-type-semi-wadcutter-gas-check-box-of-20
Be safe to use? I certainly don't want the cylinder exploding in my hand, nor do I want to ruin the frame on the gun. I am curious because these are rated as "standard pressure" but have considerably great muzzle energy and velocity than cowboy loads.
And if anyone is wondering why I'm choosing a converted 1858 over a Glock or 1911, the law is "18 to carry 21 to buy" :banghead: