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  1. alfakilo

    replacement nipples

    I agree with Bunk about SliXshot nipples and Remington #10 caps. Not too sure about Treso nipples after my experience with them. Here are pics of two other Treso nipples, both for 12X28. One lists Uberti, the other does not but The Possible Shop states that 11-50-196 nipples are for Uberti...
  2. alfakilo

    replacement nipples

    I'm not sure that I understand what the correct threads and length shoud be. Is there a reliable reference for what each type of pistol should use? To restate the problem I had...I ordered SliXshot and Treso nipples, both listed as for Uberti guns using 12X28 threads. But the Treso nipples...
  3. alfakilo

    replacement nipples

    I've just experienced a bit of a hassle with replacement nipples. I wanted to replace the factory nipples on my Uberti 1861 Navy and ordered a set of Uberti 12X28s from SliXshot. They fit fine. Then I decided to try a set of Treso 12X28s on my other Uberti so I ordered them from eBay. My mistake...
  4. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    I continue to use the 00 (.330) buckshot extracted from 12ga shotgun shells since I haven't found any source for .330 lead balls. Relatively easy to find, each shell has 9 balls in it, five shells to a box, so 45 balls for $7, or 90 balls for $14. A box of 100 Hornady balls (if found) goes for...
  5. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    I ordered the Uberti option originally for my Uberti 1861 Navy Colt but installed them on the 1849 Pocket Revolver instead. https://www.slixprings.com/proddetail.php?prod=SliXshot-Black-Powder-Nipples
  6. alfakilo

    Non-Availability of Imports From Italy

    The Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver that I bought this month has the same 20 in a box, but it is located on the bottom of the main frame right in front of the brass trigger guard.
  7. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    Update to range report. Here are the results of yesterday's continued firing of the 1849 Uberti. I used about 8gr of FFFg 777, a .31 Wonder Wad, and a .330 lead ball (buckshot from a shotgun shell. Still unable to find commercial .330 balls). SliXshot nipples and Remington #10 caps. Ball seats...
  8. alfakilo

    Range report with 777, Pyrodex P and Goex fffg

    Isn't that the truth and the same can be said for other topics as well!! For those of us who are looking to get a good grounding in a new hobby, this can be very frustrating. When outcomes become a safety concern, we want reliable info and not somebody's opinion.
  9. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    I have only found 12ga 00 buckshot shells. I'll remove the .330 balls from them. I got an email from Taylors today saying that they are out of hammer springs.
  10. alfakilo

    Range report with 777, Pyrodex P and Goex fffg

    I'm new to percussion guns but not new to shooting. I've always loaded regular pistol and rifle loads using middle range values. I've never had the inclination to load to the limits. I want to use the same thinking here but am confused by what appears to be conflicting info at times. I'm a...
  11. alfakilo

    Range report with 777, Pyrodex P and Goex fffg

    That is my understanding as well. The point is that the 777 reduction is intended to produce the same velocity as BP or Pyrodex. By loading 777 to the same volume as BP/Pyrodex, we can expect a higher velocity. Someone with a better grasp of the technicalities can speak to how safe that is. For...
  12. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    Thank you. Let me rephrase what I was trying to say. Initially, when the hammer was pulled back to the full cock position, the cylinder rotated but when it stopped, the next chamber nipple was not under the hammer. I had to manually turn the cylinder a little bit more until it "clicked" into...
  13. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    The Uberti manual calls for .330" lead balls. Hard to find in my area but 00 buckshot is .330" and a little easier to get. Each shell has 9 balls in it. Be sure to get lead balls. You can find .31" lubed wads at Track Of The Wolf. I'm using fff 777 and reducing the loads by 15% (since I shoot...
  14. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    https://www.slixprings.com/proddetail.php?prod=SliXshot-Black-Powder-Nipples https://taylorsfirearms.com/accessories/parts/uberti-blackpowder-parts.html
  15. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    Pic shows silver SliXshot nipples and short loading lever.
  16. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    I think so too. My Uberti 36 Navy cocks smoother but the difference now is much less. I'm really happy with the Pocket Revolver, a beauty and now that my firing issues seem to be fixed, a very happy purchase.
  17. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    Using the SliXshot nipples and the Remington #10 caps, no problems at all. All cylinders rotated and fired OK.
  18. alfakilo

    Uberti 1849 Pocket Revolver Range Report

    This week I ordered this revolver from MidwayUSA and it was delivered the next day (I live about 90 miles from their MO store). Came with no warranty info and Midway doesn't accept returns on guns. Initial operation was very rough. Hammer sticky when pulled back. Cylinder did not rotate...
  19. alfakilo

    Plastic Nipple Cap Covers

    I tried this idea with mixed results. First, the "aquarium" tubing seemed too small to accept the caps. Then I tried two kinds of commercial plastic caps, blue and black. It wasn't too difficult to push the caps into either type using the plastic tool provided. I used these to cap OEM nipples...
  20. alfakilo

    Should I Buy a Colt’s Pocket 1849 .31?

    I'm hoping Santa has an extra one laying around looking for a home!
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