Convert-A-Pell

Olof

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Has anyone ever seen this product? It uses large pistol primers to shoot .117 cal. pellets out of your handgun. Revolver or auto... .380 to .45 colt.

http://convert-a-pell.com/22-centerfire/

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My only concern with something like this if used indoors is that the gases from the lead styphnate used in primers. From what I've read about it this is a far bigger source of lead passing into our systems than handling lead bullets. Without the ventilation system used in a properly set up indoor range I'd say this is a non starter idea. Far better to stick with a common air or CO2 pistol.

Indoor primer shooting isn't new either. The pellet trick is a good one but there have been other systems in the past. I recently bought a box load of reloading supplies and it came with the Speer Target 38 plastic bases and plastic "wadcutter" bullets. The plastic bullets in this case are reuseable provided an energy absorbant target or backstop is used and like the Convert-A-Pell system it uses rifle primers as the power source. But instead of the barrel insert and brass holders it uses just the plastic cases and bullets sized to suit the gun.
 
My only concern with something like this if used indoors is that the gases from the lead styphnate used in primers. From what I've read about it this is a far bigger source of lead passing into our systems than handling lead bullets. Without the ventilation system used in a properly set up indoor range I'd say this is a non starter idea. Far better to stick with a common air or CO2 pistol.

Indoor primer shooting isn't new either. The pellet trick is a good one but there have been other systems in the past. I recently bought a box load of reloading supplies and it came with the Speer Target 38 plastic bases and plastic "wadcutter" bullets. The plastic bullets in this case are reuseable provided an energy absorbant target or backstop is used and like the Convert-A-Pell system it uses rifle primers as the power source. But instead of the barrel insert and brass holders it uses just the plastic cases and bullets sized to suit the gun.

Very good points, and great info. I saw this photo on photobucket, and was curious as to what it was. As it is, I couldn't shoot indoors if I wanted anyway. Just an interesting product...
 
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Hmm...consider the lead vapour from the primer is not good and the cost is higher than of .22lr. Large pistol primer cost about $35 a thousand give or take, that is the same as 1000 rounds .22lr dyna point.

Trigun
 
Hmm...consider the lead vapour from the primer is not good and the cost is higher than of .22lr. Large pistol primer cost about $35 a thousand give or take, that is the same as 1000 rounds .22lr dyna point.

Trigun

Yes, i would not likely buy one of these contraptions myself. I just asked if anyone heard of it. I am a Cowboy Action Shooter, so a SA .22lr would make more sense down the road. Right now practicing with .45 Colt loads is way more expensive...
 
Yes, i would not likely buy one of these contraptions myself. I just asked if anyone heard of it. I am a Cowboy Action Shooter, so a SA .22lr would make more sense down the road. Right now practicing with .45 Colt loads is way more expensive...

Taking about .22 single action, did you ever saw a bearcat somewhere? I've been hunting around and seems haven't show up in Vancouver area.

Trigun
 
I'll throw a bone to the guys headed off topic about the Bearcat. :D

h ttp://www.oldwestguns.ca/index.php?page=products&object=203

Anyone that carries Ruger should be able to get them I would imagine.
 
Olof, the Bearcat is an exceptionally small gun. If you're looking for a cheaper plinker that would also help with keeping your hand and eye in touch with your .45's then the Single Six would be better. I believe it is still a hair small but it's a LOT closer in feel and weight to the average SAA.
 
Olof, the Bearcat is an exceptionally small gun. If you're looking for a cheaper plinker that would also help with keeping your hand and eye in touch with your .45's then the Single Six would be better. I believe it is still a hair small but it's a LOT closer in feel and weight to the average SAA.

Thanks again for the info BCRider. I am not looking for the Bearcat myself Trigun is, and I am sure he would appreciate the info.
 
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