New to BP

[AdmiralB]

Hello,

I've been lurking here for a few weeks, doing some research. I'm interested in BP revolvers, have been a shooter since I was six but haven't picked up (or owned a gun, for that matter) for about ten years. Back then, I was really into pistols, had a ton and was an FFL holder for a few (pre-Clinton) years.

Kinda lost interest due to relocations, job changes...but now I've hit the middle-age crazy stage and think BP sounds fun.

So, I'm gonna sit back and soak up some wisdom here!

 

[scrat]

Well Welcome aboard Amiral B. I am sure you will learn and read a lot here. Just pour a cup of coffee and si back and relax

 

[Timthinker]

AdmiralB, welcome to the forums! Things have changed in the BP world since you last "burned powder". Some firearms have been discontinued and newer one have appeared on the market. The good news is this subforum is a good place to discover a wealth of information about BP. Thanks for joining us and good luck.


Timthinker

 

[AdmiralB]

Thanks, gents. I should clarify that I've actually never had any experience with BP, so it's all gonna be new!

 

[scrat]

hahahah i never did either until nov of 2007. then i bought a cva 50 cal black powder rifle from cabelas. next month i bought a 1851 pietta from cabelas. Now i have 4 black powder revolvers and one black powder rifle. its really fun. they are truely very accurate. They make a heck of a lot of noise and draw a lot of attention. The first place to do some reading is on the top black powder essentials. Check out bp 101 also. there are some videos.

 

[RoaringBull]

I got started with a black powder course from the NRA. That was Jan and I got addicted that same day!

 

[Calibre44]

Hi AdmiralB

I started shooting BP Revolvers approx a year and a half ago and haven’t looked back!

I know that BP revolvers are the only handguns (except long-barrelled revolvers) that we can own over here in the UK, but I can honestly say that even if cartridge handguns were still available, I would shoot BP as well – it’s really enjoyable.

You’ll pick up more ‘pearls of wisdom’ than you can ‘shake a stick at' here. I have found this forum invaluable in improving my knowledge of the ‘mystic art’ of BP shooting.

The best bit is that you can shoot just for fun or get involved with the science of experimenting with different loads, ball weights and shapes, cap sizes, burn rates, lubricants etc etc etc - you'll probably choose the latter.

But the first step is to pick a gun and start the fun