Traditions Trapper pistol opinions?

[BullRunBear]

I've got an itch for a single shot target pistol for plinking and casual paper punching. I looked at the long discontinued T/C Patriot but the few around aren't affordable. The Trapper pistol has a similar configuration but I can't find much about its balance and accuracy. I do like the double set triggers. Also, don't know if the flintlock version has a good lock. I'ld probably want a percussion anyway. I'll be looking for a completed gun, not a kit.

Any experience and opinions would be appreciated.

Regards, Jeff

 

[BullRunBear]

Folks,

I finally put together the right serach terms and found the answers I need on a thread here last year. Sounds like the Trapper is definitely the way to go. One coment that caught my attention was:

"The sights are crude. Really crude. "Sears bolt-action .22" crude."

This made me laugh as I have had several of these rifles, still have one, and those sights suit me perfectly out to 50 yards.

Any comments, etc. are still welcome.

Thanks, Jeff

 

[whosyrdaddy]

Here is the link to Adresa. They make the patriot pistol which is then imported by Traditions and the name is changed to the "Trapper".

http://www.ardesa.com/avancarga/eng/pist_clasicas.htm

If you want good accuracy, you should also consider their Buckhunter model.

 

[ArmedBear]

What are they getting for a Patriot these days?

 

[BullRunBear]

Thanks for the link. Interesting that Ardessa offers their version of the Trapper/Patriot in 45 caliber. The Buckhunter series didn't appeal to me but I''ve never been attracted to the in-line style. This says nothing about in-lines but a lot about me.

The last several T/C Patriots I've seen went for well over $500 or $600. For that price I can get the Trapper and another Uberti 1860 Army Colt.

Regards, Jeff

 

[whosyrdaddy]

These two sold very recently:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90491764

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90080217

This guy must have been watching and figured now is a good time to sell

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90990518

 

[Shawnee]

Here's one NIB that is (for now) more realistic...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=91075334



and here's a NIB Trapper you might snag for $200

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=90987022

 

[BullRunBear]

you've made my point perfectly. Since I want a shooter not a collectable, resisting these temptations isn't too hard! Sorta!

Jeff

 

[Shawnee]

Hi BRB...

"resisting these temptations isn't too hard! Sorta!"


ROTFLMAO !!!


Oh we have lots of Faith in Ya, BRB. We just don't know yet which one you're going to buy !

 

[BullRunBear]

Shawnee,

SIR!! I would resent your amusement if it wasn't so appropriate.

Jeff

 

[Shawnee]

LOLOLOL !!!


Guilty as Charged !!!


Into the Stockade with Pancho and Pohill and M.E.C. and GotC and BBG and Armed Bear and all the other Pyrotechnic Lunatics !!!

 

[Starter52]

"The sights are crude. Really crude. "Sears bolt-action .22" crude."

Pure poetry. The man who wrote that is a Shakespeare amoungst us.

 

[Starter52]

OK, it was me.

October 2006 if I remember correctly.