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03-22-2012, 03:00 AM
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Enigmatic Enigma
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Pietta 1858 New Army pistol
Hey guys, dad said I get to pick a gun for my birthday, so I found my favorite gun, a replica of the Remington 1858 NA .44cal, made by Pietta, how many of you guys have one and what do you like/dislike about it? I may later on down the road, have dad buy the .45 Long Colt conversion cylinder from Midway USA.
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Between my father and I:
Rifle's:
New Haven 740T by Mossberg .22WMR
High Standard "Sport King" pump action .22S, .22L, .22LR
Rem 700 ADL .270 Win
Long Branch No4 Mk1* .303 Brit Sporterized
1944 Izhevsk Mosin-Nagant 91/30.
Shotgun's:
Remington "The Sportsman" 16ga
Marlin Model 55 "Goose Gun" 12ga
Muzzleloader's:
Thompson Center "Hawken" .45cal
Thompson Center "Thunderhawk" .50cal
Pistol's:
Taurus PT-1911AR .45ACP
Hi-Point JCP-40 .40S&W
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03-22-2012, 01:38 PM
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My congrats on your new revolver.
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03-22-2012, 11:25 PM
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I like everything about it. Its a great gun. No dislikes. I shoot 454 round ball in mine. Very accurate.
If ya wanna learn more abouut BP shooting, check out this forum. Great bunch of guys.
http://gunslingersgulch.com/index.php
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03-23-2012, 03:33 AM
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I don't dislike anything about mine. Shoots reliably, very accurate, fun to shoot, easy to load.
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03-23-2012, 11:42 AM
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Happy Birthday Big Blue. I have the one with the long barrel, 12" I think. I put my first 5 rounds in my hunting buddy's 10" frying pan at 30'.  Don't cook my eggs in a worn out 1980's teflon coated frying pan! Read up on how to protect yourself on chain fires. Do not over charge it. Wear glasses, mine will spit pieces of the cap back in your face. Hearing protection?, although I don't think they are all that loud. When carrying/hunting just put 5 in, keep the hammer down on an empty chamber. It is not advisable to get the 45 LC cylinder if your gun has the brass frame, like mine.  There is a lot of good info in the Lyman Black Powder Handbook And Loading Manual. I also got the cylinder loading stand for mine and like it. Good luck, enjoy, be careful.
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I'd do more fishing if I could use a gun!
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03-23-2012, 11:51 AM
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Also, take it apart and clean it, lubricate it with non petroleum product, and remove the nipples. Always put anti-sieze on nipple threads. Repeat this every time you clean your BP. Stuck nipples suck big time!
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I'd do more fishing if I could use a gun!
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03-24-2012, 03:10 PM
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I have 2 of 'em. They are a lot of fun. I also use .454 ball. I use the felt wads over the powder to prevent chainfires. I use about 28 grains of Pyrodex P. Good luck!!
Last edited by winch; 03-25-2012 at 01:21 PM.
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03-25-2012, 02:45 AM
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They are a blast to shoot. I have the brass frame also and you do not want the 45LC for that one, steel frame only. Like the others said be sure to give it a thorough cleaning after each outing. I use the Traditions Wonderlube to cover the cylinders my buddy uses Crisco, but I just cant do that, but then he has never had a problem with it. Anyway enjoy it I know you will.
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03-25-2012, 07:42 PM
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The pistol is a good strong shooter. It is comparable to the .45 Colt with 35 grains of 3F.
Are any of you making your own holsters?
Hey there Quigley, I'm back!!
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03-29-2012, 01:12 AM
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I ordered my holster from the Sportsmans Guide, I think I paid about $30 for the holster I already had the belt for it.
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My readings of history convinces me that most bad government results from to much government.....Thomas Jefferson
Being Ignorant is not so much a shame as being unwilling to learn............Benjamin Franklin
If Barack Obama is the answer, the how damn stupid was the question.
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