Hardcase Hardin Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Ok, so its still 3 days away, but hey, its the big six oh (as in Oh CRAP! How'd I get this old?) I was perusing my usual sites looking at guns and something prompted me to go to Classic. I have to use Opera in VPN mode to do that as they geo-block Ukraine. So anyways, I scanned the C & Bs and to my delight I saw they had Traditions (Pietta) 1851 Navies in .44 cal, for $217.99 ea. Found the ship notice for 2 of em in my email this mornin. Yes, I know. .36 is the best place to start, but they don't carry that caliber and the price was too good to let it be, so I went ahead n dunnit. Even if I don't run em in matches they'll be a hoot to shoot and they'll be waitin to belch fire n smoke when I get home in the Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Happy 39th Anniversary of your 21st Birthday ! Sounds much better dont it ? LOL All my C&B guns are 44 cal and I love it . Get you a set of 1860's and a set of Cartridge cylinders, Then you can make one set of guns with Cartridges and one set Percussion with extra cylinders . Then buy a couple more cylinders over time on sale , And you can load all your cylinders at home and change just the cylinder at a shoot ! See how it happens ? One leads to two and two leads to four its just a Vicious Cycle . Next thing you know you have 6 pairs of pistols to play with . Anniversaries keep coming and so does Pistols. LOL Anyways Happy happy Birthday ! Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcase Hardin Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 24 minutes ago, Rooster Ron Wayne said: And you can load all your cylinders at home and change just the cylinder at a shoot ! Hey! Git outta my head! Yep and just cap em at the loading table, if I understand the rules aright. Cabela's has Pietta '51 Navy cylinders (.36 & .44) for $50 each. And Bench loaders for $29(?). On my list of things to get. I want enough cylinders to run 6 stages so another $500 over the winter. Plus stock up on some spare parts. My EDC is Bersa Thunder pro 9 mm with 124 gr JHP . 124 is kinda snappy in that gun, but manageable and 115 gr is very comfy, so I magine .44 with a match load should be just fine. Maybe the 39th anniversary of being a legal drunk in all 50 States? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I shoot '51 Navy .44's and no one is ever in doubt when I hit the target. They might not be historically accurate, but neither are stainless steel Rugers with transfer bars. You may find that a capper won't fit them, but a file will fix that in a Jiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 BTW, I turn 60 next year, so YOU GO FIRST! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcase Hardin Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 4 minutes ago, John Henry Quick said: You may find that a capper won't fit them, but a file will fix that in a Jiffy. I think Duelist1954 uses the Ted Cash capper ($30 @ Cabelas) on his Navies w/o needing to file the cylinders. I've seen him and Hickok45 complain about the straight cappers enough to not wanna try those. Another item on the wishlist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 16 minutes ago, Hardcase Hardin said: I think Duelist1954 uses the Ted Cash capper ($30 @ Cabelas) on his Navies w/o needing to file the cylinders. I've seen him and Hickok45 complain about the straight cappers enough to not wanna try those. Another item on the wishlist. The Ted Cash capper is what I use . Works great . Dont forget Slix shot nipples to add to your list . They make a big difference on Cap Jamming. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcase Hardin Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Just now, Rooster Ron Wayne said: The Ted Cash capper is what I use . Works great . Dont forget Slix shot nipples to add to your list . They make a big difference on Cap Jamming. Rooster Slix Shots are on the list. But, I watched a recent video by Mike B (Duelist) where he rounded/softened the edges and what he calls the fangs on the notch and then reinstalled the stock nipples. Then he went through several cylinders without a single cap jam. Haven't seen any newer updates on that, but definitely easier (and cheaper) than modding a match's worth of cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Possum Stu Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Happy birthday, and congrats on the new irons! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beard Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Nothing says "Happy Birthday" like a new set of guns!! GB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abilene, SASS # 27489 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 If you go with 12 cylinders for a match and each of them has custom aftermarket nipples - gets expensive fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingair Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 5 minutes ago, Abilene, SASS # 27489 said: If you go with 12 cylinders for a match and each of them has custom aftermarket nipples - gets expensive fast. I was thinking exactly the same thing But why not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Quick Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 7 hours ago, Hardcase Hardin said: I think Duelist1954 uses the Ted Cash capper ($30 @ Cabelas) on his Navies w/o needing to file the cylinders. I've seen him and Hickok45 complain about the straight cappers enough to not wanna try those. Another item on the wishlist. I use the Ted Cash snail capper also with Slix-Shot nipples. It fits the .36 Navy just fine, but the .44 is a bit more crowded - at least my three are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcase Hardin Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, John Henry Quick said: I use the Ted Cash snail capper also with Slix-Shot nipples. It fits the .36 Navy just fine, but the .44 is a bit more crowded - at least my three are... Consider my feeble memory jogged. Thank you John Henry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardcase Hardin Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Well, I guess a follow up question would be... Where do I get my mitts on some balls (lead ones..........for the pistols) for the new kids until I get set up to cast my own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marauder SASS #13056 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Other than being a little more crowded, I think you will love the 44's. A little more bang, but not severe at all. I'm sure some can recommend where to order the lead balls until you are set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Hardcase Hardin said: Well, I guess a follow up question would be... Where do I get my mitts on some balls (lead ones..........for the pistols) for the new kids until I get set up to cast my own? If you you have a Cabell's close by you can buy balls there . Then order a Lee mold and never buy balls again. Rooster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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