TC .45 - The Firearms Forum

wng-2 · 08-14-2010, 07:17 AM

I just picked up this TC .45 caliber from a guy. It has no paperwork. Do I shoot maxi balls or round balls, and how much powder?
My .50 Cal TC Scout pistol shoots maxis at 80 grains powder. I suspect this one is different? Thanks

Alpo · 08-14-2010, 08:26 AM

According to this, the Patriot was designed for a patched round ball and 20 to 35 grains of powder.
http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals...Supplement.pdf

While reading that manual, I notice that it says the set trigger works backwards from all the other ones. That the front sets it and the rear fires it. I found a discussion on the web where they said the early ones worked like that (it is easier for the normal pistol shooter to reach the rear trigger), but on later ones they reversed it, so that it would work the same as their rifles - rear set, front fire.

Yours could be either one.

wng-2 · 08-14-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

According to this, the Patriot was designed for a patched round ball and 20 to 35 grains of powder.
http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals...Supplement.pdf

While reading that manual, I notice that it says the set trigger works backwards from all the other ones. That the front sets it and the rear fires it. I found a discussion on the web where they said the early ones worked like that (it is easier for the normal pistol shooter to reach the rear trigger), but on later ones they reversed it, so that it would work the same as their rifles - rear set, front fire.

Yours could be either one.

That's cool, thank you. I missed that when I went up on their site.

Buffalochip · 09-13-2010, 12:40 PM

80 grains of powder in a BP pistol? One reason it hasn't blown up in your face is that much of the powder is probably blowing out the barrel before it ever ignites. 80 grains is appropriate in a rifle, not a pistol. 30-35 grains is plenty, anything over 40 is a waste and is downright dangerous.

Buffalochip · 09-13-2010, 12:54 PM

Well, I'll say it first--I WAS WRONG (and apologize). I retract my former post. The T/C Scout pistol IS built to take loads up to 90 grains in .45 caliber--it isn't your typical BP pistol. Sorry...

jacksonco · 10-02-2010, 10:39 PM

wng-2 you have yourself a mighty fine looking shooter there. If it shoots half as well as it looks you will have one fine BP pistol on your hands.

Old Grump · 10-03-2010, 04:58 PM

Now all you need is a bear to try it out on, you needed a rug didn't you? Yeah, I'm kind of envious.

wng-2 · 10-04-2010, 06:40 AM

I am very happy with this weapon, it has a beautiful piece of wood, and is fun to shoot on
The range. Although I guess if for some unlikely reason I had an urge to kill and animal with
A black powder pistol, I'd grab the Scout....

22shot · 11-08-2010, 06:54 PM

Rich-
That is a great pstol to have; depeding on your viewpoint; the Patriot is an excelent representation of a target/deuling pistol by TC. And TC doesn't make them anymore.
Didn't know about the set trigger arangement; on mine; the set is the front; the fire is the rear (it has a little round nub on the bottom of the fire trigger).
I use mine for target shooting; (25 YDS.) 30 GR. PYRODEX; patched ball.
If I could get away with it; I'd shoot the .45 Maxi Ball-Et; which was made by Buffalo Bullet Company in Georgia (U.S.).

Nothing but patched lead balls in the BP competitions at my club: no inlines or pellet propellant either.

Sorry to say; the Buffalo Bullet Company is no more; that Maxi Ball Et has the accuracy thing over the patched ball.
I'm hoarding what I have left.

You ever see one of those blue plastic boxes with the yellow label; snatch it up!

As to the Scout; another great one from TC; inline outside hammer; brass furniture...kinda looks like a Winchester '94; minus the lever action.
The onlly thing I'm a little leery about are those pressure relief ports on each side of reciever; makes me think before I shoot it.

Don't want that "hammer" to bite me in the nose!

wng-2 · 11-08-2010, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 22shot

As to the Scout; another great one from TC; inline outside hammer; brass furniture...kinda looks like a Winchester '94; minus the lever action.
The onlly thing I'm a little leery about are those pressure relief ports on each side of reciever; makes me think about shooting it.

They make a nice flame show at dusk.....

22shot · 11-09-2010, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by wng-2

They make a nice flame show at dusk.....

Never thought of it that way...

I think I'll WOW the kiddies this evening!

By the way, it's the TC Scout rifle: not the pistol; that I have...

08-14-2010, 07:17 AM	#1
wng-2 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 66	TC .45 I just picked up this TC .45 caliber from a guy. It has no paperwork. Do I shoot maxi balls or round balls, and how much powder? My .50 Cal TC Scout pistol shoots maxis at 80 grains powder. I suspect this one is different? Thanks __________________ Rich, Berwick, Maine --> Last edited by wng-2; 10-04-2010 at 06:32 AM..

08-14-2010, 08:26 AM	#2
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,660	Re: TC .45 According to this, the Patriot was designed for a patched round ball and 20 to 35 grains of powder. http://www.tcarms.com/assets/manuals...Supplement.pdf While reading that manual, I notice that it says the set trigger works backwards from all the other ones. That the front sets it and the rear fires it. I found a discussion on the web where they said the early ones worked like that (it is easier for the normal pistol shooter to reach the rear trigger), but on later ones they reversed it, so that it would work the same as their rifles - rear set, front fire. Yours could be either one. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies. Last edited by Alpo; 08-14-2010 at 08:32 AM..

09-13-2010, 12:40 PM	#4
Buffalochip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 754	Re: TC .45 80 grains of powder in a BP pistol? One reason it hasn't blown up in your face is that much of the powder is probably blowing out the barrel before it ever ignites. 80 grains is appropriate in a rifle, not a pistol. 30-35 grains is plenty, anything over 40 is a waste and is downright dangerous.

09-13-2010, 12:54 PM	#5
Buffalochip Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 754	Re: TC .45 Well, I'll say it first--I WAS WRONG (and apologize). I retract my former post. The T/C Scout pistol IS built to take loads up to 90 grains in .45 caliber--it isn't your typical BP pistol. Sorry...

10-02-2010, 10:39 PM	#6
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: TC .45 wng-2 you have yourself a mighty fine looking shooter there. If it shoots half as well as it looks you will have one fine BP pistol on your hands.

10-03-2010, 04:58 PM	#7
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,286	Re: TC .45 Now all you need is a bear to try it out on, you needed a rug didn't you? Yeah, I'm kind of envious. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

10-04-2010, 06:40 AM	#8
wng-2 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 66	Re: TC .45 I am very happy with this weapon, it has a beautiful piece of wood, and is fun to shoot on The range. Although I guess if for some unlikely reason I had an urge to kill and animal with A black powder pistol, I'd grab the Scout.... __________________ Rich, Berwick, Maine

11-08-2010, 06:54 PM	#9
22shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 376	Re: TC .45 Rich- That is a great pstol to have; depeding on your viewpoint; the Patriot is an excelent representation of a target/deuling pistol by TC. And TC doesn't make them anymore. Didn't know about the set trigger arangement; on mine; the set is the front; the fire is the rear (it has a little round nub on the bottom of the fire trigger). I use mine for target shooting; (25 YDS.) 30 GR. PYRODEX; patched ball. If I could get away with it; I'd shoot the .45 Maxi Ball-Et; which was made by Buffalo Bullet Company in Georgia (U.S.). Nothing but patched lead balls in the BP competitions at my club: no inlines or pellet propellant either. Sorry to say; the Buffalo Bullet Company is no more; that Maxi Ball Et has the accuracy thing over the patched ball. I'm hoarding what I have left. You ever see one of those blue plastic boxes with the yellow label; snatch it up! As to the Scout; another great one from TC; inline outside hammer; brass furniture...kinda looks like a Winchester '94; minus the lever action. The onlly thing I'm a little leery about are those pressure relief ports on each side of reciever; makes me think before I shoot it. Don't want that "hammer" to bite me in the nose! Last edited by 22shot; 11-09-2010 at 10:48 AM..