madcratebuilder
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That Ruger is made to shoot. You could shoot it for years and with the right cleaning regime and a polish job it would look new.
Which one?
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pwillie
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Guys I just bought a new Ruger with a long barrel,for 400.00,it has the papers and tools as well as the box SST also,I will shoot the new longer barrel gun.Now, I will need powder and shot,and all the help I can get...What a deal!It seems that 400.00 is also a killer price.HAs anyone converted any of their Rugers with the 44 LC ?
WilliamFeldmann
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.45 Long Colt
Yes several us have done this through the R&D cylinders sold by Taylors or Kirst Cylinders.
There are several threads about the cylinders. Used the search function and type in conversion cylinders and you will get a bunch of threads about the topic.
Yes several us have done this through the R&D cylinders sold by Taylors or Kirst Cylinders.
There are several threads about the cylinders. Used the search function and type in conversion cylinders and you will get a bunch of threads about the topic.
pwillie
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I would also like to thank MR. POHILL for his comments about me highjacking the original thread, I thought it was a general discussion about what kind of black powder gun was a good starter model,pardon me for living........Is this guy the site police?
pwillie
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MyKeal:Like any red blooded American,I will protect my territory. I made no offense to anyone,and I was called out about a quote I made referring to another country,that was not named.If this forum is so backward with all the Clintonish trash, I will reserve my post in the future.
pwillie, pohill's right and you're wrong, private stuff should stay private and public stuff should be tempered with good taste. I'd like to imagine we're all "man" enough to apologize for our mistakes and move on in this forum. If not, you really don't belong here. Is that blunt enough for you?
pwillie
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SLTM 1: I did not ask for your input either,seeing that you just became a member.Its hard for me to believe that a simple statement like "Fruit Salad Country" is another way of saying "Banana Republic" which is said many times in a day on talk radio,or even TV, late night hacks like Letterman and Leno say much worse stuff. I apooigize if any one on this forum was abused by my statement,but I also would like to know who was ?
bigbadgun
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I am gonna step up to the plate and request that this thread be returned to the original thread which was WHICH ONE redrock was asking which is the best repo revolver to get started with if im not mistaken. In a perfect world everybody has the same outlook on life and has the same ideas, However we do not live in a perfect world so we must all be able to deal with other peoples ideas no matter how good or bad. If you dont like someones ideas then move on to the next thread. SIMPLE. There is no reason to lash out at someone because there views do not meet your own.
Now to answer redrocks question if you are very new to bp shooting then may I suggest a 1851 Colt Navy steel frame very durable revolver. And if I am not mistaken they are less than $250 at Cabelas. Or you could get one thru the possible shop for I think $179.
I have said my part please have a nice day.
Now to answer redrocks question if you are very new to bp shooting then may I suggest a 1851 Colt Navy steel frame very durable revolver. And if I am not mistaken they are less than $250 at Cabelas. Or you could get one thru the possible shop for I think $179.
I have said my part please have a nice day.
pwillie
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Big Bad: The 1851 Navy,is it all steel or a brass trigger guard? And does Uberti make this model? Thanks,Willie also is the caliber easy to convert,for cartridge use?
bigbadgun
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The one being sold by The possible shop is all steel except for the grip frame that is brass. Here is the link.
http://possibleshop.com/cap-ball-closeout.htm
Very good revolver I have one and love it. It is made by Pietta.
http://possibleshop.com/cap-ball-closeout.htm
Very good revolver I have one and love it. It is made by Pietta.
pwille, Thanks for the pm, I feel vindicated. Too bad I couldn't post it here to display the full measure of your maturity. By the way, I'm 60 yrs old, fought was a Navy SEAL in Vietnam in the 60's and have been shootin' bp since I was 40. Don't let my newness to the forum fool you. I really liked your "Initialed" goodbye in the pm, too bad you've blocked me from your mail access or I'd reply in kind, only more intelligently. If this post get's me blocked from THR, so be it, I've had it up to my elbow's in piss-ant's over the years and I'm old enough not to have to take the crap from wet behind the ears children anymore!!
pwillie
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SLTM: I am also sorry,and would like to have met you when you were in the "Seals" 1967-68 Tet offensive,Vietnam.Volunteered for service for country,my great grandfather was at the Battle of Blakely(Last big battle of the civil war) Apr.1865. My son, (Naval Academy) flew in the first gulf war,first air group on the Teddy Roosevelt.I think most people on this forum are true Americans,whether you served are not.Lets hope we never ever have another "Vietnam".
pwillie
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Big Bad: Thanks for the link,have you seen the Traditions revolvers? Who is Palmetto,I like the Remington style also. I will phone the store.Thanks, WIllie.
bigbadgun
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Traditions is both Uberti and Pietta I think. I really like the fit and finish of the pietta revolvers just my opinion.
Wow. Bigbadgun.
You ripped me off. Didn't think you were around here any more.
FYI for those who are tempted to order gun leather from this guy: I sent him a money order and never received anything in return. Called and got a BS line about it being lost in the mail (which has never happened to me with any other shipment, since tracking numbers have come into existence). Left messages and sent e-mail, never heard back.
I am a VERY patient and reasonable man, and I made that clear when I did talk to him. That was a mistake, along with sending a money order "to speed things up since out-of-state checks get held for 2 weeks." My mistakes. Too trusting, I was.
Do NOT send money to this guy.
You ripped me off. Didn't think you were around here any more.
FYI for those who are tempted to order gun leather from this guy: I sent him a money order and never received anything in return. Called and got a BS line about it being lost in the mail (which has never happened to me with any other shipment, since tracking numbers have come into existence). Left messages and sent e-mail, never heard back.
I am a VERY patient and reasonable man, and I made that clear when I did talk to him. That was a mistake, along with sending a money order "to speed things up since out-of-state checks get held for 2 weeks." My mistakes. Too trusting, I was.
Do NOT send money to this guy.
madcratebuilder
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ArmedBear, I can understand your anger at not receiving what you have paid for, but jumping in to a thread and accusing a fellow board member is not the best way to deal with it.
Was the money order cashed? Have you called bigbadgun and talked to him, his phone #is listed on his web site.
Bigbadgun is a regular poster, he sure isn't hiding out from anyone.
Things do get lost in the mail, not often, but it does happen. bigbad, you should pm armedbaer and try to get things straitened out.
Was the money order cashed? Have you called bigbadgun and talked to him, his phone #is listed on his web site.
Bigbadgun is a regular poster, he sure isn't hiding out from anyone.
Things do get lost in the mail, not often, but it does happen. bigbad, you should pm armedbaer and try to get things straitened out.
Yes I called him. Yes I e-mailed him. I have been available here. He made no attempt to reply after the initial BS about the package being "lost in the mail."
I hadn't seen him here since then; thought he'd dropped off the map, so I just blew it off until I saw him posting again and advertising.
I don't care if you like it, though. If he's going to advertise in his sig line, that's fair game.
He stole from me, but not in an amount that would be worth traveling across the US to get back.
I'd like to see that he doesn't steal from anyone else.
I hadn't seen him here since then; thought he'd dropped off the map, so I just blew it off until I saw him posting again and advertising.
I don't care if you like it, though. If he's going to advertise in his sig line, that's fair game.
He stole from me, but not in an amount that would be worth traveling across the US to get back.
I'd like to see that he doesn't steal from anyone else.
arcticap
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If you look up Palmetto using the search function, you'll find that their revolvers are considered to be the lowest quality of any production gun. They went out of business a while back and who knows if they're back in operation or not.
While some of their revolvers might work, there's not many people who have been posting that they actually shoot them.
The few reports by those who have bought or fired them have been very critical and negative, and they warn others to stay away from their revolvers.
pwillie
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Artic Cap: Thanks for the news.Willie
madcratebuilder
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It sounds like bigbadgun needs to address this. I hope you get a response from him Armedbear. If not, others have been warned.
bigbadgun
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Hmm let me see where to begin Armed bear yes I did send the holster you ordered and after a while sent you another but I had the wrong address it was also returned to me im sorry if this has hurt you in anyway. The first holster I got back 3 months later I didnt here from you so I figured you finally recieved it. I am willing to send you the holster or send you a money order I sell alot of holsters on this forum so the choice is yours as far as BS its all what ever you think. I have many many customers on this forum and 1 slips thru the cracks and you are labeled a crook hmmm ok what ever. Let me know what you want. It happens but I am also man enough to make amends are you? One more thing Armedbear all you had to do is call me and request a refund that never happened and I dont have your phone number anymore sorry dude but this is going to be settled. Things happen once it is out of my hands and once it is out of my hands its out of my control.
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Thanks for all the help gentleman. No I am not new to B/P shooting. I have been shooting Flinters mostly for the past 50 years. I just thought I would try an open top cap gun. I am not up on imported B/P handguns thats where I needed your help thanks much.
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