Black powder cartridges in 1873 SAA.

[Skinny 1950]

It was Black Powder Day at the range today (first Sunday of the month except this year due to New Years Day) took a selection of guns, Kentucky .45 cal. rifle,1873 .45 Colt clone,.44 Walker and a Belgian boot pistol. Here are a few pictures:

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[41 Colt]

Cool photo series there, I did one for my blackpowder guns once.

 

[Musketfire]

How did you find the performance of the walker vs the 1873?

 

[Skinny 1950]

The recoil of the Walker is a lot softer due to it's weight but it is loud and surprisingly accurate. Still having problems with the cylinder binding up on the Walker after 5-6 shots (notice the black goo on the cylinder pin in the first picture),the 1873 has a cylinder pin bushing which prevents fouling from getting in and it will shoot all day without binding.

 

[Kevan]

Awesome thread and pictures Skinny, Thanks for sharing.
Could you tell us what range you belong to ?

 

[Skinny 1950]

I am a member at Port Coquitlam and Disrict Hunting and Fishing Club (PCDHFC), I usually get there once a week. The outdoor range allows black powder and I usually take at least one BP gun on each range trip.