Well, I have a lot of guns to shoot when I retire. The plains pistols among them.
I'll be 55 when I become eligible. I'm too old to do what I've been doing safely.
I'll be 55 when I become eligible. I'm too old to do what I've been doing safely.
That's almost un-American...LOLI will confess to owning a 50 and a 54. And have not fired a shot in either one. But, I hope to be retired in 14 months and have lots of lead to cast balls with.
When I start and run the ball - I pick it up by the muzzle and let the butt dangle. I too, fear of splitting the stock. This my .54I've seen some beautiful loading stands, but they scare me and I don't think I'd ever use one. I've shot pistols for years, and always just hold the butt up against my belt line as I do the ball starting and seating. I have seen quite a few cases over the years of stocks cracked from putting pressure down on the pistol while the butt was resting on a piece of wood.
That's almost un-American...LOL
I certainly LOVE shooting mine. Some of you may have already seen this fun/wacky one, however, here's one example of the GP pistol in action:
If I could have retired at 50 I wouldn't have let the door hit me in the a**. Retirement isn't overrated, by any means. Especially with the way things are currently.
I don't use a stand either...don't even own one. Just more stuff to carry around.When I start and run the ball - I pick it up by the muzzle and let the butt dangle. I too, fear of splitting the stock. This my .54
Sssssh, don't tell Mrs BPMS our secret...LOLThat challenge was rigged cause she did want you burning the steaks
Rust blue is a great way to finish iron. Browning is the same thing with out the boiling water, make it the way you want. But blueing makes it stand out!
110% agree!I surely wish a flintlock version of this pistol was available.
Mine is an Investarms model.Who made those for Lyman? What do the barrel marks say? Anyone know?
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