Percussion cap revolver replica reliability

[Kirk Freeman]

Is there any cheap working repro of a double action revolvers such as the Cooper? I looked but seen them for like $1500, any ideas?

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[Kirk Freeman]

 

[Kirk Freeman]

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Pretty much every original Colt, Remington, Starr, Whitney, Adam’s, etc were carried for personal protection and into war for decades and performed wonderfully. Does that mean you should to it today? Nope!

No offense meant to you or your cousin but it seems that most people who discuss carrying C&B revolvers are felons who can’t possess modern firearms. But, they are still considered deadly weapons if one were ever to get into an altercation.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Depends on the felony in IN, serious violent felonies and domestic violence convictions can't possess, other felonies are okay for them to possess and carry.

Also, condition of probation or condition of bail (also protective order), even if OWI/OWS/Speed Contest.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

My favorite reproduction (Spiller & Burr)

 

[Leadeye]

Mike makes good videos.

 

[Kurr]

Yep some are felons, but we have/had a member here that carried a pair of C&B revolvers. He refused to beg permission from the state to exercise his rights. C&B handguns being exempt from the LTCH requirements.

I don't carry a brace of em, but that was me till July 1, when we went constitutional carry I switched to a 1911.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/threads/your-opinion-on-unlicensed-carry.150154/

2011 man that was a while back. Lol.

 

[Slow Hand]

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Dunno if that was a jab at me or my comment and I also don’t know nor care about my SES, but I Am definitely a gun nut! I’ve got everything from BP to full auto so…

 

[Route 45]

What is the reliability of these things once loaded and stored? Did a duel/single action revolver exist that used percussion caps and black powder? Just wondering as I have a cousin that said "you could" carry one and it would be reliable. I know nothing about these things any help is appreciated. Any recommendations for good cheap replicas that use percussion caps and don't break the bank? Did duel action exist prior to 1898?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Dunno if that was a jab at me or my comment and I also don’t know nor care about my SES, but I Am definitely a gun nut! I’ve got everything from BP to full auto so…

Lol, no jabs, just having fun.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Mike makes good videos.

Big Mike fan, his writings and his videos.

 

[indiucky]

Dunno if that was a jab at me or my comment and I also don’t know nor care about my SES, but I Am definitely a gun nut! I’ve got everything from BP to full auto so…

Flintlock next for you slow hand....

It's the natural next step.....

 

[Kdf101]

Well, I’m not a felon, but every time I go into our LGS I almost buy one of their Pedersoli percussion pistols. One of these days…

 

[Slow Hand]

Lol, no jabs, just having fun.

Very good. It was late in a long day of a long week and wasn’t really sure how to take it; so I didn’t!

 

[Slow Hand]

Flintlock next for you slow hand....

It's the natural next step.....

I’ve had a few. Never had good quality ones so they were hit or miss in reliability. I’d like to get one of the Kibbler kits but dropping near a grand on a kit that I may screw up worries me!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Very good. It was late in a long day of a long week and wasn’t really sure how to take it; so I didn’t!

No problem.

 

[Chase515]

I own several black powder firearms. Solid preps till we are all felons.

 

[Max Volume]

I’ve had a few. Never had good quality ones so they were hit or miss in reliability. I’d like to get one of the Kibbler kits but dropping near a grand on a kit that I may screw up worries me!

I've heard Kibler's are basically assemble and finish.

 

[Slow Hand]

I've heard Kibler's are basically assemble and finish.

I’ve seen that too. I’m pretty decent with metal working but I can screw up wood so fast it’ll make your head spin!