Pistol recomendations please

[wpjson]

At a rendezvous this past weekend, I promised my daughter a good, decent pistol for Christmas. She thought she would like a kit. But others suggested otherwise. This will be her first good pistol. Please advise.

 

[FishDFly]

To start with, what is your budget?

Do rendezvous's have a criteria for what is acceptable at them?

 

[Juice Jaws]

[QUOTE="wpjson, post: 1564352, member: 26774 She thought she would like a kit. But others suggested otherwise. This will be her first good pistol. Please advise.[/QUOTE]

First its going to be your daughter's pistol, if she feels she can put a kit together then get her what she wants, not what other people advise. Not knowing how old or how big your daughter is, get one that will fit her hand. I don't think cal. really matters because you can adjust recoil with the powder chargers. Christmas is a ways off, you both have plenty of time to see what is out there and what she would like. And buy the best that you can.

 

[wpjson]

To start with, what is your budget?

Do rendezvous's have a criteria for what is acceptable at them?

The rendezvous is not real tight about what you shoot. Budget under $500.00

 

[wpjson]

[QUOTE="wpjson, post: 1564352, member: 26774 She thought she would like a kit. But others suggested otherwise. This will be her first good pistol. Please advise.

First its going to be your daughter's pistol, if she feels she can put a kit together then get her what she wants, not what other people advise. Not knowing how old or how big your daughter is, get one that will fit her hand. I don't think cal. really matters because you can adjust recoil with the powder chargers. Christmas is a ways off, you both have plenty of time to see what is out there and what she would like. And buy the best that you can.[/QUOTE]
She is 6 ft tall, rugby player. Just would like some opinion as to quality pistol. I have a CVS Hawken I like. I would like to keep it 50 cal because her rifle is a 50.

 

[FishDFly]

Without checking prices what comes to mind of the ready made would be the Lyman or the Pedersoli Kentucky Know the Lyman comes in kit form, not sure about the Pedersoli.

They both have a following.

 

[wpjson]

Thanks, I have a Pedersoli Hatfield 50 cal flintlock, that I like. So Peredsoli is high on my list. Never thought of a pistol by Pedersoli.

 

[Stony Broke]

I've been shooting a Pedersoli Kentucky for some time now, and done well with it. Mine is in .45, but I would think a .50 would do just as good. These are in your price range...

 

[FishDFly]

"Thanks, I have a Pedersoli Hatfield 50 cal flintlock, that I like. So Peredsoli is high on my list. Never thought of a pistol by Pedersoli."

I have both percussion and flintlock Pedersoli Kentucky's and have done well with them in line matches. I bought the 45's since they shoot less powder and less lead, not so much for cost savings but for less recoil. The only thing I did to them was give them to my gunsmith for a trigger job.
They balance well and are not heavy.

I have a fondness for Pedersoli pistols.

 

[arcticap]

I'll mention the Pedersoli .45 Continental Dueling Pistol only because I just saw it listed on sale for $491.40 at Wholesale Hunter with free shipping included [10% off].
However it's not a kit and not a .50. --->>> https://www.wholesalehunter.com/Product/Details/11209707

A close up photo of it can be seen on the Cabela's website.

 

[Juice Jaws]

First its going to be your daughter's pistol, if she feels she can put a kit together then get her what she wants, not what other people advise. Not knowing how old or how big your daughter is, get one that will fit her hand. I don't think cal. really matters because you can adjust recoil with the powder chargers. Christmas is a ways off, you both have plenty of time to see what is out there and what she would like. And buy the best that you can.

She is 6 ft tall, rugby player. Just would like some opinion as to quality pistol. I have a CVS Hawken I like. I would like to keep it 50 cal because her rifle is a 50.[/QUOTE]

I think the Lyman pistol in 50 cal. would fit the bill nicely. The next shoot you go to look around someone will have a lyman pistol and your daughter can check it out.

 

[Bledfor Days]

She might fancy one of these. I have one on the way. It's .45 cal though. Chiappa Napolean Lepage

 

[Griz44Mag]

The Lyman Plains is really hard to beat for Quality\Price\Availability\Availability of parts

 

[Griff4570]

I've had really good luck with a traditions trapper that I bought used at a rondevouse a few years ago. One of theese days ill buy a lyman, a buddy has one and is really
happy with it..

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

Another vote for a Plains Lymans pistol.

 

[Griz44Mag]

She might fancy one of these. I have one on the way. It's .45 cal though. Chiappa Napolean Lepage View attachment 10309

That LePaige is sure a pretty piece!

 

[WRustyLane]

You might want to look at the Possibles Shop. They have some reasonable priced pistols. Both flintlock and caplock.

 

[Griz44Mag]

You might want to look at the Possibles Shop. They have some reasonable priced pistols. Both flintlock and caplock.

The possibles shop does not show on their site availability or prices. Most are marked not available or call to order. This tells me they do not stock anything, but order from manufacturer as orders come in. This would cause months long wait times.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

Lyman Plains Pistol Kit.... hands down.
Good sight plane for a pistol.
Large enough and long enough to hunt with if she decides she wants to do that.
Kit is simple so now worries as her first project
Comes with the belt hook
Has a reputation for accuracy

LD

 

[Bledfor Days]

My Chiappa LePage showed up today. It's made by Armi Sport. I got the lowly blue and brass one instead of the white finish one. I may have to give this one to my daughter.