I built my first gun

[EliTheBee]

I know it isn't amazing and that it has flaws but I like it and it is my first blackpowder gun I have ever owned. I had a blast putting it together.

It is a Traditions Trapper Pistol. I haven't put the sights on yet because I can't find my small metal file to shave it down a little, since they are just to big to go in. But I will put them in when I find the file.

 

[DOUBLEDEUCE 1]

Those can be so much fun to shoot !

 

[Birddog1911]

Looks good, enjoy it! BTW, I got my Weeler Professional Gunsmithing File Set from Amazon.

 

[deerstalkert]

slick looking piece. you did a nice job on that one! what is next? it's addicting you know.

 

[EliTheBee]

slick looking piece. you did a nice job on that one! what is next? it's addicting you know.

I'm not sure yet. I'm thinking about getting a flintlock next but I dont know if I'll get a kit or just buy one outright. I need to actually get some blackpowder though and fire this baby. My local store only had 2F and 4F right now and I have heard that pistol generally need 3F.

And your right I can already feel the addiction setting in haha

 

[Birddog1911]

That's how I went from a repro to building my own kit!

 

[Trapper Scott]

Awesome! I built my first one when I was about 14 years old. It was a Philidelphia derringer and it took me a lot of years later to build my next one, then another with a fourth one sitting under my couch ready to be built. Have fun and enjoy.

 

[Larry (Omaha)]

I know it isn't amazing and that it has flaws but I like it and it is my first blackpowder gun I have ever owned. I had a blast putting it together.

It is a Traditions Trapper Pistol. I haven't put the sights on yet because I can't find my small metal file to shave it down a little, since they are just to big to go in. But I will put them in when I find the file.
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I know it isn't amazing and that it has flaws but I like it and it is my first blackpowder gun I have ever owned. I had a blast putting it together.

It is a Traditions Trapper Pistol. I haven't put the sights on yet because I can't find my small metal file to shave it down a little, since they are just to big to go in. But I will put them in when I find the file.
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WTG! Don't get carried away on sight base removal. You want em snug! NOW, ya got to make a pistol loading stand. It is soooooooo much easier to load with a nice stand. Keep us posted on how she shoots.
Larry

 

[TDM]

WTG! Don't get carried away on sight base removal. You want em snug! NOW, ya got to make a pistol loading stand. It is soooooooo much easier to load with a nice stand. Keep us posted on how she shoots.
Larry

Congratulations on your nice build! But, as said, be very careful with your filing. Get a bronze or brass wedge, tapered to fit the base of your sight. Then you can tap it in and adjust as needed.

 

[Dusty_Traveler]

Great job man, congrats!

 

[EliTheBee]

WTG! Don't get carried away on sight base removal. You want em snug! NOW, ya got to make a pistol loading stand. It is soooooooo much easier to load with a nice stand. Keep us posted on how she shoots.
Larry

I forgot to reply but I wanted to say that I love this gun. It shot to the left quite a bit but after adjusting the sights it is now pretty accurate. I enjoy going outside every few days and firing it for a while then going in for the day and cleaning the whole thing top to bottom.

It is definitely becoming an addiction. I have already picked out other muzzleloaders that I would like to get, when I have the money to afford them haha

 

[deerstalkert]

I forgot to reply but I wanted to say that I love this gun. It shot to the left quite a bit but after adjusting the sights it is now pretty accurate. I enjoy going outside every few days and firing it for a while then going in for the day and cleaning the whole thing top to bottom.

It is definitely becoming an addiction. I have already picked out other muzzleloaders that I would like to get, when I have the money to afford them haha

be careful if you are married with the addiction. my bride of 54 years figured up what i spent this last year on BP toys and announced she was spending a like amount. there is a new Ford Escape sitting in the garage today!

 

[oldwood]

Ok , now you have it finished , take it out and blast some stuff , just for the fun of it. If it's smooth bore , put equal amt.'s powder and shot , w/ a wad between the shot and powder w/ another wad on top of the shot , and see if that has value to you. Patch r/b's are fun too. I urge you to use the pistol.

 

[ord sgt]

You are starting down a dark path but a fun one. Get some bp smoke into your lungs and the hook will be firmly set. Then, there is little chance for escape from the addiction. Next will be a more advanced kit or a pile of loose parts. Finish that and the addiction grows even more. I speak from experience.

 

[EliTheBee]

You are starting down a dark path but a fun one. Get some bp smoke into your lungs and the hook will be firmly set. Then, there is little chance for escape from the addiction. Next will be a more advanced kit or a pile of loose parts. Finish that and the addiction grows even more. I speak from experience.

I love the smell of the bp smoke. Right now I'm gonna try and save up for a 1777 Charleville Musket but I am enjoying shooting my pistol every other day or so. Luckily for me my wife enjoys going out an shooting it with me. So it is also a nice way to spend time together

 

[ord sgt]

I have a Pedersoli Charleville, along with many others accumulated over the years.

 

[EliTheBee]

I have a Pedersoli Charleville, along with many others accumulated over the years.

How do you like your Pedersoli Charleville?

 

[ord sgt]

The Cville is brought out on occasion. I switch between shooting roundball, buck and ball and birdshot. 70 grains FFg under each load. I have several longrifles to choose from, so I try to rotate shooting them all.
The Charleville has been with me during the reenactment of General Washington crossing the Delaware river on Christmas morning.

 

[Russ T Frizzen]

I'm not sure yet. I'm thinking about getting a flintlock next but I dont know if I'll get a kit or just buy one outright. I need to actually get some blackpowder though and fire this baby. My local store only had 2F and 4F right now and I have heard that pistol generally need 3F.

And your right I can already feel the addiction setting in haha

Nice job. 2Fg will work just fine in your pistol.

 

[EliTheBee]

Nice job. 2Fg will work just fine in your pistol.

Oh yes. I use 25 grains of 2Fg, a pillow ticking patch that I cut and lube with bore butter, and a .480 ball. I really enjoy shooting this gun