Been a while since we had a guns n' ammo discussion.
Some of you are AR shooters Im sure. Im looking at a Colt 6920. Will be my first AR. Picked up a Glock this fall and really enjoy shooting it. Any feedback on that weapon?
Anyone else been in a buy/sell/trade mood with hardware? [Reply]
Originally Posted by R Clark:
Looking for info on ruger old army pistol were they all black powder ?or did they make a center fire cartridge? I know they make conversion cylinder for them also read that they quit making them in 08 . Having trouble finding info about them on this ph and ran across one for sale , it shoots a 45 long colt from what I’ve read is same dimensions as the 44 black powder ball? I don’t know shit about them but wouldn’t mind owning one just not interested in cap an ball
They're the best of the best as far as reproduction black powders go. I have one loaded that I keep inside my role top desk.
Yes. The 45 long colt is the conversion. Just make sure the drop in cylinder can shoot smokeless powder or black powder. I own many BP revolves, but none with the drop in conversion.
You'll find or can ask any questions here and get answers.
Also. If you shoot Black Powder or any of its substitutes?
You must clean them the same day or they will be a rusty mess the next time you look at it.
And oil. Keep it good and oiled. [Reply]
Originally Posted by LiveSteam:
They're the best of the best as far as reproduction black powders go. I have one loaded that I keep inside my role top desk.
Yes. The 45 long colt is the conversion. Just make sure the drop in cylinder can shoot smokeless powder or black powder. I own many BP revolves, but none with the drop in conversion.
You'll find or can ask any questions here and get answers.
Thanks for your help I appreciate it as I don’t know anything about black powder . I bought it this afternoon and plan on immediately putting the conversion cylinder in it. I’ve always dug the looks of the navy/army revolver didn’t realize till just recently you could convert them. [Reply]
Also. There should be notches on the cyl that are inbetween the chambers. Those are there so you can load all six chambers and drop the hammer on the middle notch. Safety notch. If your cyl doesn't have the safety notch and you want to leave the gun loaded. You always leave one chamber empty to rest the hammer on. [Reply]
Originally Posted by LiveSteam:
IIRC the conversion is only a 5 shot?
Also. There should be notches on the cyl that are inbetween the chambers. Those are there so you can load all six chambers and drop the hammer on the middle notch. Safety notch. If your cyl doesn't have the safety notch and you want to leave the gun loaded. You always leave one chamber empty to rest the hammer on.
Yep I’ve alway left the hammer down on empty chamber, grew up watching to many westerns lol.Have you ever done the conversion? Is it simply dropping in the cylinder? Haven’t had a chance to read the link you provided. [Reply]
I dont remember ever shooting one with a conversion.
None of mine have them. I use zigzags and role the powder and ball into the Zigzag. Other time I just role up the powder charge in the Zigzag.
Reloading this way is easy and a lot quicker out at the range. Ive been shooting BP since about 76.
When a BP club would come out to our Threshing machine shows. They'd let us kids shoot the pocket 32s and the 36 Navy's. My Pops didnt care. So Id stay there all day and shoot as much as those guys would let me.
I was hooked at a young age. A San Marco replica Colt Walker was the 1st BP I ever owned. Wish I still had that coal burner. [Reply]
Oh Jesus Christ.
Go buy a used single stage press and a set a lc45 dies and reload.
Triple 7 if you ever use it? Should be a reduced powder charge of 10% ........ All other powders work with manufacturers recommended max powder loads [Reply]
Originally Posted by LiveSteam:
Oh Jesus Christ.
Go buy a used single stage press and a set a lc45 dies and reload.
Triple 7 if you ever use it? Should be a reduced powder charge of 10% ........ All other powders work with manufacturers recommended max powder loads
