Traditions Kentucky Pistol

[DennisCA]

I was thinking about getting a black powder but have zero experience.
Is this any good? I didn't want to spend a ton of money (in case I don't like it)
http://muzzle-loaders.com/pistols/traditions/traditions-kentucky-pistol.php

 

[Clovis]

Couldn't get you link to load...could you give an idea of caliber, flint or cap and price?

 

[Balzer94]

TRADITIONS KENTUCKY PISTOL SPECSMODEL P1060Barrel10" OCTAGONAL BLUED BARRELTriggerSINGLE TRIGGERPistol StockHARDWOOD STOCKTwist Rate1:20 RATE OF TWISTSightsFIXED BLADE SIGHTSLength15" OVERALL LENGTHIgnitionPERCUSSION IGNITIONTotal Weight2 LBS, 6 OZRamrodWOODEN RAMRODTraditions Lifetime WarrantyYES

Traditions Kentucky Pistol Reviews

"Gun looked great and has a nice finish. The trigger is a little loose, not super tight, but I think that's just part of the design. It doesn't interfere with shooting at all...pretty accurate at 25yrds. I shot 24grain of BP, .490 lead ball, It seems to shoot better after about 10-15 shots. Easy to clean. Very happy."

Don -*gamuzzleloading.com


"This is one of the best black powder pistols I have ever purchased."

Steve -*Madras, Oregon



Traditions™ FirearmsUncompromised performance
Single TriggerEasy to use and fire
Percussion Ignition50 caliber uses #11 percussion caps
Select Hardwood StockGorgeous stained harwood finish
Wooden RamrodBeautifully accents the traditional styling
10" Blued BarrelCompact 15" overall length
Fixed Blade SightsTraditional style with modern functionality
Lifetime WarrantyMechanically

 

[smdub]

Try to find #11 percussion caps I recently bought a Uberti pistol and can't find them anywhere.

 

[Clovis]

Yeah, caps are going to be one of your challeges just starting out.

I assume the OP just wants to try out muzzleloading and will just shoot paper, so here's "some" advice. I prefer real Black powder, likely 3f (orfffg) and patched roundballs (.490 or .495 in .50). Do some research on your loads (likely15 to 30 or so grains from a VOLUME measure, not wieght). Use volume not weight even with substitute powders.

You'll want a measure, a flask, alot of cleaning patches,a patch worm(to remove lost cleaning patches), plus the powder, ball and shooting patches. I like to clean before shooting with alcohol to degrease the barrel and clean up after shooting with water then oil and check the next day for rust. Hope some of this helps.

 

[otisthedrnk]

sounds like everybody is helping good luck

 

[winch]

Personally I like the revolver BP pistols. The 1858 New Army is a good place to start.
Cabelas has frequent sales. Good l;uck, it's a lot of fun.

 

[K31]

Besides just trying BP, what do you want to do? Personally, I think you should peruse the local gun shops/classifieds for a traditional M/L rifle rather than this pistol. The rifle will be a lot more accurate and easier to load unless you get a stand for the pistol.

 

[Indiana Jones]

I would start with a Cap and Ball pistol. I got my 1860 Army in Gettysburg and the black powder kit from HNP in Essex.

 

[Threeband]

You definitely want a loading stand for a muzzle loading pistol, as well as for a cap-and-ball revolver.

Here are photos of several designs. I think Jim Sr's stand in post # 6 may be better for a long-barreled muzzle-loader.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?p=1798061#post1798061

 

[Johnthetoolguy]

If you are going single shot, get a rifle. Otherwise buy a revolver. They look cooler and are more fun.