Neuse Rivers Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I was wondering if .31 cal BP revolvers are legal for pocket pistol side matches. I've never seen one of these matches, so just wanted to know. NR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 From the handbook A pocket pistol is a small frame, fixed sight, pre-1900 design revolver having a barrel length of four inches or less. Pocket pistols must be .31 caliber or larger. Model ―P‖ Colts and clones and revolvers with swing out cylinders are specifically not allowed regardless of caliber, frame size, or barrel length. Pocket pistols may not be used as or converted to main match revolvers. So yes, 31 cal would be legal. I only shoot BP subs in mine, usually APP. Most of those old guns were made in the BP era, and really can't stand up to the pressure spikes of smokeless powder. I really enjoy shooting my pocket pistols, it's neat shooting g 100+ year old guns! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsen E. Pettifogger, SASS #32933 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 They are legal but I have never seen one used in a side match. The side matches are speed matches and are completely dominated by double action top break revolvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Hombre Sin Nombre Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I've been looking for a used 3rd gen colt or uberti 1849 for my pocket pistol. It won't win the race but it's sure fun to shoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mud Marine,SASS#54686 Life Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 It is legal but slow. I have two .41 Long Colt Colt Thunderers that are fast enough to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackey Cole Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I have a s&w 38 s&w that I picked up last year before eot that I like da Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry T Harrison Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 For some folks it's not about winning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulp, SASS#28319 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I've used my Baby Remington before. I swear you could use the hammer spring as an overload for a 3/4 ton pickup. Slow, but fun to shoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 If your side match is speed based, it'll be too slow. If your side match in accuracy based, it'll be just fine. I've been to a few big matches that have both. I tend to use something DA in the speed ones, but my Merwin & Hulbert Spur trigger .38 in the accuracy ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neuse Rivers Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 I was wondering because a friend has a reproduction .31 c&b pistol that he'll let me have cheap. I'm not speedy and don't come close to winning anything. So, speed wouldn't matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleWolf Brunelle, #2495L Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I was wondering because a friend has a reproduction .31 c&b pistol that he'll let me have cheap. I'm not speedy and don't come close to winning anything. So, speed wouldn't matter.Percussion pistols are LEGAL for sidematches, provided they comply with the regs. They are uncommon in that role, especially when the sidematch includes an "on the clock" reload (first saw that at EoT many years ago). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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