Boondock Saint, #70146 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Well pards, the title says it all. Is the Ruger Single Six, in .32 mag, legal for pocket pistol side matches? Thanks, Boondock
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Sorry, No. Ghost Ain't you a chatty kathy!
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Well pards, the title says it all. Is the Ruger Single Six, in .32 mag, legal for pocket pistol side matches? Thanks, Boondock »»––› SHB p.17...very last line under "Pocket Pistols".
Grizzly Dave Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Not to be a pain in the butt, but seeking understanding... The last line on page 17 SHB under pocket pistols reads ".22 Magnum ammunition is not allowed." The original post asked about a .32 mag. I have no clue if it fails on other counts as well, just trying to understand. Grizz
Lone Dog, SASS #20401 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 The 32 Vaquerito is a legal MAIN match revolver. Therefore, that makes it ILLegal for pocket pistol side matches. I don't know of any SAA clone framed revolver that is legal for pocket pistol. I.E. if ye are a fish, ye kin never be a fowl.
Boondock Saint, #70146 Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks guys. I was having some computer problems and I couldn't open the handbook.
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Not to be a pain in the butt, but seeking understanding... The last line on page 17 SHB under pocket pistols reads ".22 Magnum ammunition is not allowed." The original post asked about a .32 mag. I have no clue if it fails on other counts as well, just trying to understand. Grizz The last line under the "Pocket pistol"-specific regs that I was referring to is "Pocket pistols may not be used as or converted to main match revolvers." The .22 magnum "bullet" refers specifically to DERRINGERS. (the minimum caliber for pocket pistols is .31 cal)
Grizzly Dave Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Ah, ok, thanks for clearing that up for me.
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Ah, ok, thanks for clearing that up for me. Yer welcome.
Shady McLarry #62056L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 ok, just out of curiosity, I want to run out and buy myself a brand new pocket pistol just to shoot in side matches. What manufacture, model, will I be looking for. thanks
Goody, SASS #26190 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 ok, just out of curiosity, I want to run out and buy myself a brand new pocket pistol just to shoot in side matches. What manufacture, model, will I be looking for. thanks Your best bet would be to find the rare Long Shot, produced by a Chinese firm Taintnoway. Equally as good and elusive is the Slim and Nun series, a his and her set featuring Slim Pickens and Mother Theresa. See you this weekend, Lord willin and the Creek don't rise(too much)!
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 ok, just out of curiosity, I want to run out and buy myself a brand new pocket pistol just to shoot in side matches. What manufacture, model, will I be looking for. thanks Check out the last two selections on THIS PAGE. HERE's another...ONE MORE...and THIS'UN... ...then you can add one of THESE...(also available HERE) for more versatility.
Shady McLarry #62056L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Thanks guys, at least now I've got some options to look at. I really like the looks of the Wells Fargo/ 1849 pocket, with the conversion it would be a little pricey...! but I didn't ask what would be the least expensive route did I ? Goody, I looked at the Chinese "Taintnoways" the only pocket model I saw was the "Sum Ting Wongs"
BJT Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Help me out here. If a baby dragoon with a .32 cartridge conversion can be used main match with a 4+ inch barrel and pocket pistol with a 4- inch barrel, why can not the same be true of the Vaquarito? Thanks, Rod
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Help me out here. If a baby dragoon with a .32 cartridge conversion can be used main match with a 4+ inch barrel and pocket pistol with a 4- inch barrel, why can not the same be true of the Vaquarito? Thanks, Rod The "Vaquerito" is on the list of "Other Approved Firearms" (for main match use). As such, it is ONLY legal as a "main match" gun in ANY barrel length. There are no minimum barrel length restrictions for MAIN MATCH revolvers.
BJT Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 So if it was not on that list, how would you tell? Thanks, BJT The "Vaquerito" is on the list of "Other Approved Firearms" (for main match use). As such, it is ONLY legal as a "main match" gun in ANY barrel length. There are no minimum barrel length restrictions for MAIN MATCH revolvers.
Garrison Joe, SASS #60708 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 ok, just out of curiosity, I want to run out and buy myself a brand new pocket pistol just to shoot in side matches. What manufacture, model, will I be looking for. thanks Most folks don't buy a new pocket pistol. They buy an old one made back in the time period which we are taking our inspiration from in this sport. That is typically a top-break double-action revolver like a Smith lemon-squeezer, H&R, IJ, Hopkins and Allen, etc. Chambered in .32 S&W or .38 S&W. Try to find the newer models of these that are strong enough for smokeless powder loads. You can find some of those in pretty good shape, very shootable, for $150 to $200; Smiths up to double that. And you won't have to mess with C&B loading, capping problems, cleanup, etc. Be aware that there seems to be diminishing turnout at side matches (which are not held all that often anyway) for the pocket pistol event. Good luck, GJ
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