Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-11-2013, 02:02 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 600
Re: Run on black powder?
Who's the goof behind the bill?
As for BP supplies, it'd my understanding the idiots bought a lot of firecrackers and removed the black powder. As I understand it, those two wackos didn't buy...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-11-2013, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 318
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-17-2013, 12:23 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 272
Percussion Caps ...
Do any of you know who has good deals on percussion caps, #10's or #11's?
The owner of the nearby gun shop recently died and his shop closed, so I need a new supplier. Any ideas?
tyc
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Forum: General Discussion
03-17-2013, 12:15 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 90
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
03-12-2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 411
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Forum: TFF Technical Support Forum & Suggestion Box
10-26-2012, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 660
Re: suggestion for new section
Have you considered an OPEN CARRY and/or another forum dealing only with CONCEALED CARRY? Both seem to be "hot" topics.
tyc
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-26-2012, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 13,998
Re: Open Carry (aka "OC")
I use a "Tripple K" circa 1890, double loop to carry my Remington but with that said, keep in mind I live in a quasi-rural area and OC is by no means all that unusual, especially during hunting...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-24-2012, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 13,998
Re: Open Carry (aka "OC")
I can understand your position but I offer another for your consideration, which is ...
Experience has shown me that by far and by large most petty criminals are cowards and with that said I...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-20-2012, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 240
Re: Uberti "New Army" Reassembly
Finally got it!
It appears that prior to re-assembling these UNA weapons, it's best to lubricate the parts. The spring part of the "Hand" which was cleaned but not lubed when attempting to install...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-19-2012, 09:07 PM
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Replies: 96
Views: 13,998
Re: Open Carry (aka "OC")
Although I live in what could be considered a rural area, it is in the cities and towns (and of all places, churches!) where most of the criminal offenses take place - for the most part against a...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
10-19-2012, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 240
Uberti "New Army" Reassembly
It's got me stumped for the moment and I don't want to break it ...
I recently had the "Hand" fail on the Uberti "New Army" (aka UNA) black powder .44 and having purchased a new "Hand", attempts...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
10-19-2012, 06:04 AM
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Replies: 96
Views: 13,998
Open Carry (aka "OC")
There's a good chance some of you have heard of "OC" but don't engage in it and while perfectly legal, you can not believe the arrogance of some individuals, especially those in law enforcement, when...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-30-2012, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 979
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
09-30-2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 709
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-30-2012, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 738
Re: Uberti New Army Parts
Just to say thanks for the replies ... they're appreciated.
Save for shipping, I suspect the prices will be about the same with all of them - but then again you never know.
Again, all of you,...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
09-19-2012, 08:27 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,312
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-16-2012, 07:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 607
Re: Uberti New Army / "Exploded" view
Just stopped by before shutting down for the night and saw your replies and Hawg's comment.
I'll try what you suggest but I have another question for you. I haven't had the pistol all that long...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-16-2012, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 607
Re: Uberti New Army / "Exploded" view
Saw that JPG which Jack uploaded. I have that one already but am not sure if it's for a Pieta or a Uberti pistol.
I may have posed the question badly, however, as for the "hand" retracting when it...
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Forum: Technical Questions & Information
09-16-2012, 12:37 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 607
Uberti New Army / "Exploded" view
Anyone have a good lead to where I can get a good copy of an "Exploded" view of a Uberti New Army 44?
Having trouble here trying to figure out why the cylinder spins freely when at half cock. I...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-21-2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 738
Uberti New Army Parts
These days, who do you know that has the best deal on parts for a Uberti New Army 44
tyc
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-19-2012, 08:24 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,312
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-13-2012, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,312
Re: Holster for Pietta 1858 New Army .44 Revolver?
You wouldn't believe how many holster makers there are out there, with holsters for your (mine to) "New Army" Remington ... all you have to do is put a pot of coffee on, make some toast, butter it...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
02-12-2012, 06:44 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-18-2012, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 791
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-13-2012, 12:02 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
Re: Nipple Wrench
About those tips - thanks!
I've put some penetrating oil on the nipples and figure I'll let it sit till tomorrow, then I'll see what happens.
Olive oil? I'll try that - and thanks!
Hawg, as...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-13-2012, 05:43 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
Re: Nipple Wrench
Awww guys ...
Didn't any of you get the memo about it being couth week?
I got a new cylinder and the wrench I've used in the past keeps slipping. I can't get the nipples out to clean and oil...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
01-12-2012, 07:31 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,189
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-23-2011, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,200
Pietta Made, how good are they?
I've heard that the currently made Pietta BP pistols are for all intents and purposes just as good as the Uberti versions. Any truth to this? Are they just as good or better?
tyc
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
12-23-2011, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,728
Re: 1858 Remington Army & Navy
For what it's worth, I use .457 ball size in my Uberti "New Army" .44, with a 20 grain load. The only mistake I initially made was using #11 caps which resulted in occassional jamming. Should have...
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
11-14-2011, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 811
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-31-2011, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 645
Re: Range of "New Army"
Using 25 grains and .457 ball, I was wondering just how far that ball would go.
Was at the Legion the other month and shooting at an old dead tree from about 30 feet (10 meters or so) just...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
10-29-2011, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 645
Range of "New Army"
Do any of you know the approximate range of a .44 ball, when fired from a "New Army" pistol?
tyc
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
10-27-2011, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 387
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
10-27-2011, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 456
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
10-20-2011, 03:42 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 746
Re: Boudreaux
Excellent!
I to never saw that "punch line" coming.
Good one!
tyc
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-14-2011, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,061
Re: BP Setup??
As I'm not a hunter, would be if I had to, I can't speak as to the BP experience from a hunter's point of view but I can offer the following: I don't know how or why I took a sudden interest in BP...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
08-01-2011, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,013
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
07-26-2011, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 741
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
07-20-2011, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 959
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Forum: The Pump House Saloon
07-20-2011, 08:03 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,295
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-20-2011, 07:55 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,013
Re: Greased wads vs sealing the chamber
An interesting discussion here ...
Last Sunday I was able to squeeze in some shooting time with my Uberti "New Army" at the SAL's "Block Shoot."
I used 30 grains BP and ball size was .457. I...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
07-10-2011, 05:34 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 283
Might be of some interest ...
Those of you new to black powder and the Uberti "New Army", check You Tube for videos by using a search such as "Remington New Army" or the like. It appears that there are several relatively good...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-17-2011, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,408
Re: Something to think about ...
As I know and understand it, "it" has been going on at least since the days of the great socialist Franklin D. Roosevelt. Since then we've had to put up with the likes of Lyndon Johnson and Bill...
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-16-2011, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,408
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-14-2011, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-12-2011, 09:40 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 778
Re: Practical or not?
That may have been the cause of my troubles. When I first cleaned the revolver, while I removed the cylinder, I didn't remove the nipples - but I do now.
You "... spit on them and put them back in...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-10-2011, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
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Forum: The Constitutional & RKBA Forum
05-10-2011, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 48
Views: 2,408
Re: Something to think about ...
Are you sure?
Are you really, really sure you want to "RE-ELECT" that one?
Are you sure it's not time to engage TERM LIMITS by the ballot box?
Think about it.
tyc
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-09-2011, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,749
Re: Replacment Nipple, size is ...?
Well, I got it out. Didn't do the nipple any favors and yes, it was stuck! In addition to the screw extractor, a small vice-grips and a thick leather glove was used to hold the cylinder while I...
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns
05-08-2011, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 778
Re: Practical or not?
While I was hoping they were the same size thread, it's not that he said they were not the same size but the fellow at Possibles I spoke to the other day didn't seem to think too much of my idea of...
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