What replica would YOU choose?

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Okay, I have an ROA for BP revolver shooting perfection and a .31 CVA pocket Remington for concealment. I've been thinking I'd like to have something more accurate and powerful than that .31, but no where NEAR the size of the ROA for carry, I mean, not that I'm going to put my SP101 up for it, but I'm just sayin'. :D My involvement in BP always gets higher when a liberal looks like they might get elected. :rolleyes: Anyway, best I can come up with is a 5.5" Remington, still a pretty large gun. Maybe a .36 sheriff's model colt would be a better piece? Any suggestions on what you think would make a good midway sized gun between these two extremes and personal experience on how accurate and well they shoot would be appreciated. My tax return will soon be here and, well, uncle George says he wants to give me a rebate and that I should stimulate the economy with it....:D
 
'51 Navy, in the "real" caliber of 36, not one of those "they never really made it but everyone's impressed it's a 44" abominations.

Cheapest shooting fun you'll ever have.
 
I agree 100% with Shawnee.

Assuming, of course, that one thinks a .36 cal low pressure weapon is adequate for personal protection. I don't happen to, but that's not the subject of this post - the subject is a good, accurate, medium sized frame .36 cal bp revolver. Shawnee identified it.
 
You're opinion on the adequacy of the .36 is appreciated, anyway. :D Yeah, lord knows the .31 ain't my idea of perfect, though, LOL!

I'll look it up, thanks Shawnee!

Actually, I'm not sure if I'm going to do this or get that TC Triumph BP hunting rifle I've been wanting. I'm kickin' ideas around, though. :D
 
As Shawnee stated the Pocket Navy

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Or Pocket Police

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are both the smallest 36's that were built.

You could also cut down a full size (1851, 1860 or 1861) and have something a little easier to conceal but depending on barrel length, harder to holster.

This 3" 1860 is fun but rides in a pancake holster because anything even remotely "period" or "authentic" cause problems as the grip frame overbalances the gun in those types of holster.

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Here is my "abomination": a pair of derringers. Think about this for a moment. Derringers were what we now call pocket pistols. True, they lack the firepower of a revolver, but a large caliber derringer stuffed with black powder might make a big hole. These hideaway guns were popular for a reason in the 19th century due to their concealability. Is it not possible that two .44 derringers might prove bettter than a 5 shot .31 revolver? This is worthy of consideration. Remember, in a self-defense situation you may be close enough to smell a bad guy's breath. This is the best range for a pocket pistol to operate.


Timthinker
 
Yes, and you might be 15 yards away with the bad guy coming after you, or aiming at you. Do you want him to come closer? I don't think so.

I'd rather have a gun with the range to be effective at a little longer than 5 feet.
 
If I were 15 yds. from Tim and aiming at him I would be only mildly concerned by his derringers. :neener:

If I were unarmed and rushing him when he produced a derringer or two, my ardor for the confrontation would be substantially cooled. :eek:
 
Here's the .44 abomination I found. LOL It's plain steel, I think. I'd think it'd rust in about 5 minutes. Do like the dimensions, though. Any links to a FINISHED .36 or maybe stainless?
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Er, not to be contray, mind you, but believe that particular abomination is actually constructed of stainless steel and brass. Nice Hollywood gun, too.
 
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In previous threads, THR members have noted that most confrontations occur within 21 feet and the vast majority of those happen in 10 feet or less. At that range, a derringer might prove a viable weapon. I would like to read some range reports about the accuracy and power of derringer bullets within the distances I mentioned. At the very least, those findings would make for interesting discussions.

Again, I am not stating the derringer is the best weapon for this senario, but it seems like an interesting option. I hope this clearification helps.


Timthinker
 
Well, for my purposes, I think this one... http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...er&Ntx=matchall&N=4887&Nty=1&_requestid=14292 ...is the one. I'm hoping it is stainless, looks stainless, priced like a stainless, but the way it reads, hard to tell. Says "steel", not Stainless Steel. But, SURELY it is. That sells it to me along with the barrel length. It's an abominable .44 caliber...LOL...but that really is good for defense and I have an old .44 mold in .451, a conical. I have two in .457, one's a hollow point, but I have doubts that it'd ever actually espanded even at ROA velocities.

This gun is kinda pimped, too, sorta neat. :D

Thanks, all, and argue all ya want. I could change my mind on this one. Might get a derringer in the future, too, but for now, I sorta want the mid sized revolver in the collection. Just hope I can get some usable accuracy out of it. From what I read, Wild Bill did, though. :D
 
MCgunner I was looking at that one myself it is a very nice gun , However it is not stainless steal it is polished steel. I was able to get almost the same finish on my '51. And I did it by hand using M.A.A.S. damn good product and I dont have any problem with rust and I live in South Florida.
 
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Oh, yeah, I found that one. You're right, though, basically the same thing except an inch longer barrel. I reckon I'd prefer the blue and the price. I already book marked it for decision making, LOL, thanks. Oh, man, and I LOVE midway. Get ALL my reloading stuff there and have bought stuff like scopes from 'em. Order on Monday and it's here before the end of the week. Can't beat Midway.
 
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