Jackson Haller Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Howdy! Title tells it all; anyone have one of these little or 'half-pint' Sharps made by Chiappa, especially in 38-55? Am wondering if it might work for Plainsman. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellowhouse Sam # 25171 Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I don't but a close friend does. His has the classic chamber/bore size and requires starline brass (thinner necked which is proper) and a .380 bullet to do well. He did a little tuning on the triggers as they were rough. Admits that maybe the rifle is a little too light to do a lot of off the bench target shooting....recoil got to him. All in all its a sweet lil gun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend P. Babcock Chase Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Howdy, Take a look at the Lyman Ideal Model Sharps. It has a SAAMI dimension chamber and bore to Lyman's specs and takes a standard size (.378-9) bullet. It also has a distinctive, slimmed down lock shape and bright receiver with old timey laser engraving. Not cheap, but what decent Sharps is? Reverend Chase to I don't but a close friend does. His has the classic chamber/bore size and requires starline brass (thinner necked which is proper) and a .380 bullet to do well. He did a little tuning on the triggers as they were rough. Admits that maybe the rifle is a little too light to do a lot of off the bench target shooting....recoil got to him. All in all its a sweet lil gun though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Haller Posted June 11, 2011 Author Share Posted June 11, 2011 Thank you for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoneburner Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 The Lyman Ideal Model is actually manufactured by Chiappa-I got to test fire one in .38-55 that I believe is pictured in Lyman's ads. I am a Chiappa employee, but with that bias in mind let me say it was a hoot to shoot! However, not being familiar with Plainsman, I can't comment on its effectiveness in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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