BP pistols

[Jamie C.]

Only problem I can see with using a BP gun for self-defense is trying to make a follow-up shot through that huge cloud of smoke.

Especially if you're indoors, you're not gonna be able to see a thing after the first shot. And firing blind when you only have six to start with doesn't sound like much of an idea either, for a number of reasons.


J.C.

 

[Timthinker]

Augustus McCrae, I am glad you own a modern firearm as your primary home defense weapon. The reliability of modern guns far exceeds that of their BP counterparts. Still, the Ruger would be my choice for a BP defensive weapon if for some strange reason I could not own a modern firearm.

I am sure that your Ruger will provide you with many pleasant hours of shooting in the future. I know mine did. Good luck with your introduction to the world of blackpowder.


Timthinker

 

[ArmedBear]

I occasionally shoot a BP .44 at an indoor range. I can still see through the smoke. After 6 quick shots, I can still see, though not very well.

It's a FLASH SUPPRESSOR I'd really need for self-defense indoors...

 

[Old Dragoon]

I know from experience that a 44 C & B revolver fired in total darkness will light up the room for a splt second....just enough time to see the OH! SH**! look on the perp's face as he backed out the broken window. Cops found him in the bushes by the garage from the SMELL of what he did to himself. Smoke? What Smoke I just remember the FLASH! I was not the shooter. And NO I wasn't the perp. I was the sleepy innocent half awake sleeper on the couch. LOL

 

[mike101]

That Clement's Custom Old Army is pretty expensive. About $1395, IIRC, or $995 on your gun.

 

[Coyote Rider]

Although I'm relatively new to bp shooting, one thing I've already learned is that the size of your hand is an important factor in determining what pistol is best for you. I'd urge you to actually hold and if possible fire whatever make and model pistol you're thinking of getting before you plunk down your federal reserve notes.