Pedersoli Lightning Now in .45 Colt

This review of the Pedersoli Double Rifle in .45-70 Government highlights its impressive power and aesthetic appeal. The video demonstrates significant recoil when firing both barrels simultaneously, even impacting a shooter standing flat-footed. Destructive testing shows its capability against cinder and salt blocks, and it even stops an RMA Level 4 ceramic plate, though with extreme backface deformation.

The Pedersoli Lightning reproduction offers historical aesthetics but faces practical challenges. While visually appealing and a reproduction of the Colt Lightning, its pump-action mechanism is noted as awkward and sensitive to ammunition variations, particularly cartridge length and bullet shape. Compared to lever-action rifles, it doesn't offer a significant speed advantage and is less common in Cowboy Action Shooting due to reliability concerns.

This video showcases the Pedersoli Howdah, a double-barrel pistol in .45 Colt/.410 bore, during a 'woods walk' for self-defense. Hickok45 demonstrates its use with both .45 Colt and .410 buckshot loads, highlighting its historical context as a backup weapon and its modern appeal. The review emphasizes safe handling, reloading techniques, and the firearm's aesthetic and functional qualities.

The Pedersoli Howdah 45/410 is a modern reproduction inspired by the 1920s Ithaca Auto & Burglar pistol. It offers historical appeal and craftsmanship, firing both .45 Colt and .410 bore shells due to its unique rifling twist. While expensive, its appeal lies in its unique design and collector value rather than practical utility compared to modern revolvers.

This video showcases the destructive power of the Sharps .45-70 Government rifle, specifically a Lyman reproduction by Pedersoli, against a cinder block wall at 250 yards. Demonstrations using both 405-grain lead and 500-grain black powder loads highlight the significant impact energy. The footage includes impressive slow-motion sequences of the wall's destruction, emphasizing the rifle's historical appeal and potent performance.

This video compares the Davide Pedersoli replicas of the French 1777 Corrigé An IX and the English Brown Bess muskets. It details the essentials for shooting black powder firearms, including lube, patches, and powder grades. The comparison highlights the inherent inaccuracy of smoothbore muskets, with challenges demonstrating slower reload times and less precise accuracy compared to modern firearms, while also touching on lock time and maintenance.

This video compares buckshot and birdshot for home defense scenarios, highlighting their effectiveness and penetration characteristics. At close range, both are lethal, but birdshot offers a safer option due to reduced over-penetration risk through interior walls. The Remington 870 is featured as a suitable platform.

This video provides a detailed guide on how to field strip a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington of American Handgunner. It covers the essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly including bushing rotation and slide removal, and a reverse reassembly process. An alternative 'cheat' method is also demonstrated for quicker disassembly, along with tips on using bushing wrenches and a strong emphasis on firearm safety rules.

This video showcases a museum-quality, first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker revolver discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The firearm, manufactured in 1875, exhibits significant authentic patina and wear, including a thin muzzle from holster carry, indicating heavy historical use. Its discovery among homestead ruins highlights its deep burial and preservation.

This guide advocates for a '5-minute clean' approach to modern firearms, emphasizing that intensive cleaning is often unnecessary and can cause premature wear. It details a streamlined process focusing on essential areas like the barrel chamber and slide rails, using minimal solvent and oil. The video also warns against common mistakes like over-oiling magazines, promoting efficient maintenance for reliable function.