Videos tagged with Cap and Ball Revolver

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 from Guns of the West explores the characteristics of Remington cap and ball revolvers, comparing them favorably to Colt models in several key areas. Instructor Dustin highlights the Remington's enclosed frame for better cap management, its point-of-aim accuracy, and the convenient groove for loading paper cartridges. The video also showcases a Remington revolving carbine and a compact .31 caliber model.

This video provides a foundational comparison between cap and ball revolvers and metallic cartridge revolvers, detailing the loading process for each. It highlights the distinct steps involved in preparing and firing a cap and ball firearm, including powder, wads, balls, and percussion caps. The comparison then contrasts this with the simpler, self-contained nature of metallic cartridges, noting the potential cost and consistency differences.

This video provides a detailed comparison between cap and ball revolvers and metallic cartridge revolvers, focusing on their loading mechanisms and operational differences. It explains the step-by-step process for loading a cap and ball revolver, highlighting the use of separate components like powder, balls, and percussion caps. The presenter, Dustin from Guns of the West, also discusses the convenience and modern advantages of metallic cartridge revolvers, including their compatibility with smokeless powder and the option of conversion cylinders for older cap and ball models. He concludes that neither type is inherently more entry-level, offering different paths for new shooters.

This expert guide from Dustin of Guns of the West details the safety pins and notches found on Colt-style and Remington-style cap and ball revolvers. It explains how these mechanisms function to lock the hammer between chambers but highlights their limitations, particularly the exposure of adjacent nipples. The speaker advises awareness of these vulnerabilities, suggesting practices like loading five rounds for enhanced safety, especially when carrying.

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 addresses the common challenge of capping Remington-style cap and ball revolvers due to their angled cylinder cuts. The presenter demonstrates how a specifically designed '12cap capper' with narrower arms can overcome this issue, contrasting it with the easier capping of Colt-style revolvers. The guide also covers capping smaller Remington pocket models.

This video aims to explain a common issue faced by black powder revolver owners: why their firearms tend to shoot high. The content likely delves into the mechanics, ballistics, or aiming techniques specific to cap and ball revolvers that can lead to this upward deviation in point of aim versus point of impact. The creator also promotes their store, a concealed carry permit class discount, gun insurance, and NRA membership, along with links to their social media and Patreon.

This guide addresses common misfires in new cap and ball revolvers, often caused by excess factory oil clogging the nipple flash holes. It provides a step-by-step cleaning process using an air compressor or manual blowing to clear obstructions, ensuring reliable ignition for the first shots and preventing future issues. The advice is presented by Dustin from Guns of the West, offering practical solutions for new black powder firearm owners.

This video discusses recent legal and legislative developments impacting firearm ownership. It covers an arrest in Illinois for possessing an antique firearm without a FOID card, a proposed magazine ban by Senator Jackie Rosen, a Supreme Court case regarding US gun manufacturers and erasable serial numbers, and a Maryland bill targeting semi-automatic pistols convertible to machine guns. The ATF's admission of social media surveillance is also highlighted.

This review covers the Pietta Deluxe Engraved 1851 Navy Revolver in .44 caliber, highlighting its aesthetic appeal with full faux ivory grips and detailed engraving. The video demonstrates the loading process for black powder, including powder charges, projectile seating with .454 round balls, and the application of lube. Shooting impressions reveal the revolver tends to shoot high at 20 yards, requiring an adjusted aiming point.

This video addresses common questions about black powder revolvers, focusing on proper loading techniques, projectile and powder selection, and differences between various models. The instructor emphasizes the importance of sealing the chamber with a projectile or lube to maintain accuracy and explains the safety reasons for loading percussion caps last. He also discusses the nuances of choosing between Colt and Remington models and the quality control of Pietta versus Uberti replicas.