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    1. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      Update: I know its been awhile since I gave an update on my search for nipples (Ha!). I contacted a fellow by the name of Ron Blomquist of Blomquist Percussion Works in Indianapolis who had to order special dies to cut 40tpi nipples for me. I sent him two of the originals out of my Whitney...
    2. Boonsboro

      Hi-Point Firearms?

      Hi-Point firearms are certainly not the highest quality pieces but they are ok shooters. I own a Hi-Point 9mm carbine and its a lot of fun and inexpensive to shoot. I have had it for several years and have had no problems.
    3. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      Just an update. I still have not been able to either find a set of nipples or find anybody capable/willing to make some custom pieces. I have checked dozens of shops, even shops in northern Canada. I'm still open to any suggestions.
    4. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      Just an update. I went to Hafers and he referred me to anybody with a CNC machine to cut new nipples. I am now searching for somebody with those capabilities that doesn't require a minimum of 100 pieces. I still have my fingers crossed.
    5. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      Still no luck finding replacement nipples. I think I will run down to Hafers this week and let him gauge the cylinder and nipples and see if we can't put something together. I'll let you all know what I find out.
    6. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      I took the nipples to Fort Chambers shop in Greencastle, PA. They specialize in all things black powder. He measured the originals I had with a thread gauge and came up with 40 tpi. After searching all he had, he could only suggest that I visit a museum restoration specialist or have some...
    7. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      I'll check the Flint River's and let you know. I'm crossing my fingers. This is an original and I don't want to re-thread the cylinder.
    8. Boonsboro

      Seen another member? Post up!

      I drive a silver Saturn with an MDS sticker and commute 270 daily. Usually between 4:30am-5:00am.
    9. Boonsboro

      Need Some Nipple Help! (For a BP Pistol)

      I need some help finding an odd sized black powder pistol nipple. I am currently restoring an original E. Whitney Navy Revolver (1858-1862). The nipples were completely rusted. I contacted Dixie Gun Works and they told me that 6x.75 would fit the pistol. Having replacements in hand, I was...
    10. Boonsboro

      Gun Auction at Cochran's

      As a lot, or individually?
    11. Boonsboro

      recomend boot knife

      At work, I carry a Smith & Wesson H.R.T. boot knife. Excellent knife but the plastic sheath clip could be a little improved.
    12. Boonsboro

      Taurus 85?

      I have had my 85 for several years now. Switched out the grips and have had no problems at all. Just don't like the 5 shot capacity.
    13. Boonsboro

      external safeties

      I mainly shoot Glocks for work and pleasure (No External Safety). I sometimes find myself shooting my S&W DA and do not use the safety. I think that after years of building muscle memory with the Glock, when I shoot any other pistol I don't use the safety.
    14. Boonsboro

      Maryland Shooters Metal Challenge Coin Lot #4

      Thanks Lambo, Just wanted to say thank you, the coins look great!
    15. Boonsboro

      New Guy From Washington County

      They are actually Boonsboro PD. There are only a few of them and they have a marked Ford Escape and Dodge Durango as patrol vehicles. Their station is on 34 next to the new library.
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