Videos tagged with 44 Caliber

This video provides expert guidance on appropriate black powder charges for various cap and ball revolvers. The instructor, with apparent extensive experience, details specific grain recommendations for .31 caliber pocket revolvers (10-12 grains), .36 caliber belt pistols like the 1861 Navy (17-20 grains), .44 caliber holster pistols with brass frames (20 grains) and steel frames (25-30 grains), and the Colt Walker (.44 caliber, 40 grains recommended over its 60-grain capacity). The benefits of using paper cartridges for efficiency and fun are also highlighted.

This video provides a detailed close-up comparison between the Colt 1860 Army and the Remington New Model Army, both popular 44 caliber cap and ball revolvers. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, discusses aesthetic preferences, mechanical differences like frame design and loading lever mechanisms, and practical considerations such as cylinder swapping and sight accuracy. While acknowledging the Colt's classic appeal, the video highlights several advantages of the Remington, particularly its superior sights and ease of use with paper cartridges.

This video provides a first look at Pietta's "Brotherhood of the Traveling 1858" revolver, a reproduction of the Remington New Model Army. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, details the program where the firearm travels across the country for influencers and shooters to experience. He highlights the engraved steel frame, the two-tone finish, and the .44 caliber, capping and ball design, noting plans to shoot it with both loose powder and paper cartridges.

This video revisits the use of Speer Empty Shot Capsules for reloading 44 caliber shot shell cartridges. The presenter shares a personal anecdote about rediscovering these capsules after 40 years. A specific reloading recipe is provided: 7.5 grains of Unique powder with 7.5 or 8/9 shot, yielding approximately 1200 feet per second.

This video provides an in-depth look at the Pietta reproduction of the Dance Brothers 'Old Silver' Deluxe Engraved Revolver. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, details the loading process for this 44 caliber cap and ball revolver, including powder charges, wads, and ball seating. He also discusses the firearm's aesthetics, historical context as a Confederate revolver made in Texas, and its handling characteristics, comparing it to Colt models.

This video provides an unboxing and overview of the Pietta Dance Brothers Old Silver Deluxe Engraved Edition, a .44 caliber reproduction revolver. The presenter highlights its unique features, including extensive engraving, an 8-inch barrel, a smaller Navy-sized grip, and a straight recoil shield, contrasting it with typical Pietta reproductions. The video promises future content on shooting and using paper cartridges with this firearm.

This review of a Colt Walker reproduction highlights its substantial size and weight, noting it pushes the definition of a handgun. The firearm is single-action only with a clean trigger pull and a basic sight setup. Despite its unwieldy nature, it's described as looking and sounding authoritative.

This video provides an unboxing and initial look at a Pietta 1851 Navy Deluxe Engraved revolver in .44 caliber with a brass frame. The presenter notes it's a 'fantasy gun' due to its non-historical caliber and brass frame, but acquired it for specific channel projects. The engraving is highlighted as a feature that improves the aesthetic of the brass frame.

Dustin from Guns of the West discusses his top three 'worst' cap and ball revolvers, emphasizing that he still likes these firearms. He ranks the Lamat (9-shot, .44 caliber) third due to bulkiness and fragile parts, the Uberti Wells Fargo (.31 caliber) second for being underpowered and requiring cylinder removal for loading, and the Pietta 1851 Navy (.44 caliber, brass frame) first, citing the brass frame's inadequacy for the caliber and its deviation from the original 1851 Navy's specifications.

This video features a custom snub-nose conversion of a reproduction Colt Walker revolver. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, compares its performance to a standard nine-inch barrel model using chronograph testing. The snub-nose version shows a significant decrease in velocity, indicating a loss of power due to the shortened barrel.

This video provides an unboxing and initial assessment of the Uberti reproduction Colt's Third Model Dragoon revolver. The presenter highlights its .44 caliber, 7.5-inch barrel, and compares it to the Colt Walker. Key features discussed include the improved loading lever catch, color case hardening, grip fit, and the placement of manufacturer markings for historical accuracy. The presenter notes the initial roughness of the action, attributing it to break-in needs common with Uberti reproductions, and expresses confidence in its eventual smooth operation.

This guide details the repair of a broken hand spring in a Pietta 1860 Army black powder revolver. The hand spring is crucial for rotating the cylinder. The process involves disassembly, replacing the spring, and reassembly, with a potential adjustment step involving filing the hand if it over-cocks the cylinder. The presenter emphasizes that replacing the entire hand with an integrated spring is often easier and cheaper than fabricating a new spring.