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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 05-19-2013, 07:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 138
Posted By duelist1954
Taylor's .31 Remington Pocket Revolver

Oops...In the video I say this gun is made by Uberti, but it is actually made by Pietta. My apologies. In 1865, with the civilian market for big bore swamped with surplus Civil War handguns,...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 05-12-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 63
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #13

Finally got the butt plate installed on the Track of the Wolf Bucks County flintlock rifle kit. Between magazine work, and going to Fort Frederick's 18th century market fair, it has been awhile since...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 05-09-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 120
Posted By duelist1954
Roger's Rangers at Ft. Frederick

For the final episode in my series on the 2013 Fort Frederick 18th century Market Fair, I'd like to show you a ceremony I attended with Jaeger's Battalion on Roger's Rangers. Jaeger's Battalion is...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 05-02-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 71
Posted By duelist1954
Fort Frederick 18th ce Market Fair 2013 part 2

In episode two of our series on the 2013 Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair, we'll take a look at the military re-enactors from the Maryland provincial troop manning the Fort for the event as...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-30-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 85
Posted By duelist1954
Fort Frederick 18th ce Market Fair 2013

The Fort Frederick 18th Century Market Fair is one of the biggest reenacting/living history events of its kind in the eastern U.S.. Last week I was camping at the 2013 version of the event and I'd...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-21-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 327
Posted By duelist1954
Cold War classic CZ52

This CZ52 was my first MILSURP pistol. I bought it 15 years ago for $75 and it rode along in my truck for years. I've shot rabbits and squirrels with it.

I've got a locker full of MILSURP pistols...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-18-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 102
Posted By duelist1954
Pedersoli flintlock pistol kit update #2

In this update I continue to assemble the Pedersoli flintlock pistol kit from Dixie Gun Works. In this episode I'll shape the stock to its final dimensions.

You'll get to see exactly how lame I am...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 04-14-2013, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 311
Posted By duelist1954
Ruger Security Six

I got my first .357 magnum Ruger Security Six in 1973, and, even though I really liked it, I managed to let it slip through my fingers. So, when a nice, clean revolver that could have been my gun's...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-11-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 191
Posted By duelist1954
Pedersoli flintlock pistol kit

I had to put my flintlock rifle build on hold recently when Combat Handguns magazine asked me to write an article about building a flintlock pistol from a kit.

I selected this Pedersoli .45...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 04-07-2013, 05:48 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 257
Posted By duelist1954
Taylor's .44 Mag 1892 Alaskan Rifle

In this video I get to shoot Taylor's & Company's .44 Magnum 1892 Alaskan lever action, takedown rifle. I really enjoyed shooting this rifle. It is equipped with an excellent, barrel-mounted,...
Forum: General Discussion 04-05-2013, 07:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By duelist1954
Making a mess at the range

These are just a few out-takes from a range session the other day. I make a mess shooting a watermelon and cans of shaving cream with a .44 Magnum Taylors 1892 Alaskan rifle, and with a .357 Magnum...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-04-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 154
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #12

n this update to my build project on Track of the Wolf's Bucks County flintlock rifle kit, we'll take a rough, sand cast trigger guard and get it cleaned up enough to inlet onto the rifle stock.
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Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 04-01-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 175
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #11

I know it has been awhile between updates. I've gotten a number of emails asking if I'd abandoned the build. I have not. But, since the SHOT Show in late January, I've been swamped with magazine...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-28-2013, 10:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 177
Posted By duelist1954
My favorite handgun grips

I think it is fair to say, that lots of shooters like fancy grips on their sixguns. I know I do.

Over the years I've gotten quite a few questions about the grips the guns I show in magazine...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-24-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By duelist1954
Re: I'm in love! Alloy frame, Hi-Cap, compact, 1911

I've put 300 rounds through mine, both factory ammo and handloads, haven't had a problem yet.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-24-2013, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,169
Posted By duelist1954
Re: Opinion wanted on Browning Hi-Power

I have a Browning Hi-Power in .40. It is an excellent shooter, but the recoil spring is way heavy. I love shooting the Browning, but I still use 1911s as my carry guns.
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-24-2013, 05:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 458
Posted By duelist1954
I'm in love! Alloy frame, Hi-Cap, compact, 1911

This pistol is built by Shooter Arms Manufacters (S.A.M.) in the Philippines, and is imported by American Tactical Imports (ATI). I have a custom 1911 built on a SAM frame and slide. They make good...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-20-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 169
Posted By duelist1954
Glock 20SF on Personal Defense World

A nice video of Glock's 20SF on the Personal Defense World website.

http://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2013/03/video-review-glock-20s/
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-20-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 158
Posted By duelist1954
Taurus 905 on Personal Defense World

Nice video of Taurus' 905 9mm revolver on the Personal Defense World website.

http://www.personaldefenseworld.com/2013/03/video-review-taurus-model-905/
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-18-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 260
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting Uberti's .44-40 1873 carbine with black powder

I recently wrote an article on the rifles used by the Texas Rangers for the summer issue of Guns of the Old West magazine. I hadn't shot my .44-40 1873 carbine much in the last few years because I've...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 03-11-2013, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By duelist1954
Century Arms SAA clone

Century International Arms has gotten into the cowboy guns market with their new 1873 Single Action Revolver. This gun is built in Italy by Pietta. I got one for an article that will be in the Summer...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 03-03-2013, 06:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 222
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting the Cimarron .50-70 caliber McNelly Sharps Carbine

Cimarron Firearms' McNelly Sharps carbine is a replica of the guns used by Capt Leander McNelly's Texas Ranger Special Force in 1875 to tame the bandits of the Nueces Strip in south Texas. The...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 02-28-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 292
Posted By duelist1954
Interpreting Italian proof marks

Italian made cap and ball sixguns have a variety of markings that denote the year of manufacture, the proof houses where it was tested and the manufacturers name or logo. In this video I'll show you...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 02-25-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By duelist1954
Exercising my 1866 Yellowboy carbine

For the last few years I've been using my 1873s in CAS matches while my '66 has been gathering dust. So I thought it would be fun to show it a little love.

Though you won't see it on this video,...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 02-11-2013, 06:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting Uberti's Remington Revolving Carbine

In this video I'll be shooting a replica of Remington's model 1866 revolving rifle. The replica is a carbine made by Uberti and imported by Taylor's & Company. The Remington revolving carbine is a...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 02-08-2013, 05:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 222
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #9

In this update to the TOW Bucks County rifle build I inlet the trigger and drill and tap the tang bolt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS7rpHTltCE
Forum: The 1911 Forum 02-04-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 279
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting Kimber's Custom II 1911

I've had this Kimber Custom II 1911 for about 10 years. In this video I'm just having some fun shooting it to pass the time on a Winter's day.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUnpC3SA5dc
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 02-01-2013, 07:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 219
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #8

I'm moving along on the Track kit. In this update I inlet the lock work.

This is a long video, and even I think it's a snoozer, but I'm putting it up for the sake of documenting the complete...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-28-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 364
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting Kimber's Super Carry Pro 1911

I carry a trio of 1911 pistols in a variety of barrel lengths depending on how I'm dressed on a particular day. My most carried 1911 is Kimber's Super Carry Pro.

This is a 4-inch barreled,...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-21-2013, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 242
Posted By duelist1954
Kimber's Ultra Raptor II Compact 1911

I love 1911s. In this video I'll be shooting a Kimber Ultra Raptor II. This is a 3-inch barreled, compact 1911 chambered in .45 ACP.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P0BC16oABdM
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-11-2013, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 249
Posted By duelist1954
Demonstrating the Cavalry/Twist Draw

I was out shooting a pair of 1851 Navy revolvers this week. I like to draw these guns using what some people call the cavalry draw, and others call the twist draw.

I stopped using this draw during...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-09-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 226
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #7

In this installment I drill and tap the lock plate for the lock bolt. I also inlet the side plate.

Before you watch this I want to warn you that I'll be confessing to two sins in this video that...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-07-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 455
Posted By duelist1954
Kimber 1911s Last Man Standing Style - full video

I put up a little 17 second teaser of this video last week. This is the full video.

I thought that I'd have a little fun with a pair of Kimber, 45 ACP 1911 pistols.

One is a Custom II, fitted...
Forum: The 1911 Forum 01-04-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 368
Posted By duelist1954
1911s "Last Man Standing Style" teaser

Here is a 17-second clip from a video I'm working on.

It features shooting a pair of 1911s like Bruce Willis in "Last Man Standing".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvs6p9flA9s
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 01-03-2013, 06:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 253
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #6

There's a lot going on in this update. It breaks down into three parts:

First I'll show how to inlet barrel tennons into the stock on the Track of The Wolf Bucks County flintlock rifle kit.
...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-30-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 185
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #5

We've had three snow storms this week, so I'm getting some shop time to work on the Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit.

In this update I dovetail the pinning tennons into the barrel.
...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-28-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 280
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Draw Filing

I know not many of you are into this rifle building stuff. But, for the few who are, I hope you're enjoying this series.

This is a mini update on the TOW Bucks county flintlock rifle kit build. It...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-27-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 258
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #4

In this update on my effort to build Track of the Wolf's Bucks County flintlock rifle kit, I'll show you how I inletted the barrel tang into the rifle's stock.
...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-23-2012, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 362
Posted By duelist1954
Shootin' Josey Wales Style

I got a new Uberti-made Colt Walker replica from Taylor's & Co. and I couldn't resist grabbing my old ASM Walker for some Josey Wales action.

Eastwood made it look so easy...it aint..
...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-20-2012, 06:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 199
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #3

Here's a progress report on building Track of the Wolf's Bucks County flintlock rifle kit. In this update I'll move the barrel back in it's channel so the future position of the touch hole lines up...
Forum: The Ammo & Reloading Forum 12-17-2012, 09:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 168
Posted By duelist1954
My reloading procedure for .30 Carbine

This is a video where I demonstrate my r.30 carbine reloading procedure starting with re-sizing and trimming the cases, and finishing with running completed ammo.
...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-11-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By duelist1954
Re: Shooting the Bulgarian Makarov

They are actually tap water and food coloring
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-10-2012, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 490
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting the Bulgarian Makarov

In preparation for an article on military surplus pistols for Harris Publications "Pocket Pistols" magazine, I pulled out my Bulgarian 9mm Makarov pistol for a little fun at the range.
...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 12-07-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 536
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #2

As you know, I'm building a Bucks County flintlock rifle using a kit from Track of the Wolf. In this update I'll inlet the lock plate into the stock and see where the flash hole on the barrel is in...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 12-03-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 358
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting Beretta's M1934 .380 pistol

I've been told that, following the Luger, the Beretta Model 1934 was the second most popular war trophy in North Africa during WWII.

This Beretta M1934 belongs to a friend of mine. The little...
Forum: Black Powder Shooting / Muzzleloaders / Handguns 11-30-2012, 06:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 382
Posted By duelist1954
Track of the Wolf Bucks County rifle kit - Update #1

This is my first update on building the Track of the Wolf, Bucks County flintlock rifle kit. In this update I'll disassemble the deluxe large Siler flintlock so I can inlet the lock plate into the...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-26-2012, 02:50 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 254
Posted By duelist1954
Black powder fun with Winchester's 1886 Extra Light

I got out to the range recently with Winchester's Model 1886 Extra Light .45-70 rifle to have some fun with black powder .45-70 cartridges.

I like this rifle. It is beautiful and very well...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-20-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 259
Posted By duelist1954
My M1 Carbine comes home

My M1 Carbine came home from the Fulton Armory after being re-barreled due to a split gas cylinder. This is the first time I shot it after it got back a couple of days ago. This is just a function...
Forum: Large-Bore/Small-Bore Rifle/Shotgun 11-16-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 439
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting Baikal's .30-06 double rifle

I love double rifles, but I can't afford a London Best gun from Holland & Holland, so I'm making due with my Russian-built Baikal double rifle imported by European American Armory, better known as...
Forum: Centerfire Pistols & Revolvers 11-12-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 309
Posted By duelist1954
Shooting double barrel derringers

The Remington double barreled Derringer is one of the most recognizable handguns of the old west. In this video I compare an original Remington Derringer to a 20th century copy, and then do some...
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