Anyone have an opinion on the Traditions Black Powder kits? I’m looking at an 1851 Navy. There’s no urgency as I have other things to buy first, but I’m curious.
Is there a better way to get into black powder cheaply? Not necessarily cheaper, but better value?
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
2I've messed with those kits quite a bit. They are fine. If you take your time with the inlay of the works into the stock, they look real nice, brass and pine tar all contrasty and so on. They shoot fine. If you like to do stuff with your hands, great. Not, but have money, Pietta. Fun city either way.
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Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
3I've done a few of their kits. Only slightly cheaper than an assembled gun. They're worth it for the pleasure of DIY, but not to save money. I don't think I've seen a revolver kit.
ETA: I just realized you may be talking about the kits that have the flask, bullet starter, etc. with an assembled revolver. Yes, those are a good way to get in. You could also get just a percussion cap muzzle loader pistol and buy a different accessories kit separately.
ETA: I just realized you may be talking about the kits that have the flask, bullet starter, etc. with an assembled revolver. Yes, those are a good way to get in. You could also get just a percussion cap muzzle loader pistol and buy a different accessories kit separately.
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
4Yes, the completed pistol with the other accessories.
If I went with a pistol and just bought accessories, which are recommended?
If I went with a pistol and just bought accessories, which are recommended?
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
5used to be, top of the line was pietta. now i dunno. armi sport, armi san marco, euroarms, all good.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
7ok, this has gone on far too long without pics
the cute little ones came from dixie gun works, $89 each 15+ years ago.
the big one (1860 .44 pietta) i bought used 20 yrs ago, $200the cute little ones came from dixie gun works, $89 each 15+ years ago.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
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9Zippity do dah, a great pic! I can feel the surface of that holster.
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10need more pics.
i have a couple more BP pieces but all long guns.
i have a couple more BP pieces but all long guns.
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
12apparently they don't sell the "abilene deringer" anymore.
7 pages of glorious goodness, i see they havent gotten any cheaper.
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/pag ... ercussion/
7 pages of glorious goodness, i see they havent gotten any cheaper.
https://www.dixiegunworks.com/index/pag ... ercussion/
i'm retired. what's your excuse?
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
13I'm looking through and it actually looks like the Army or Navy sets would be your best bet. I would however recommend getting a Kentucky pistol as well. They're on the lower cost end but they're a good way to dip your toe in the water for older tech. I.e. not a revolver.bajajoaquin wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:45 pm Yes, the completed pistol with the other accessories.
If I went with a pistol and just bought accessories, which are recommended?
Re: Traditions Revolver Kits?
14if you are going to get into BP from the ground up, get a kit. Its going to give you the basics of what you need to start shooting. If you get into it and like it then you can start upgrading your tools/supplies. Pietta is a great repro company. I own 2 1851 confederate 44s and my dad has 2 1860 44 armys and we love shooting them. its cheap to get into. we even mold our own bullets so it makes it even cheaper.
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15I was considering a Traditions when looking at a BP revolver, but went with the 1851 Navy Pietta. Much better quality and built like a tank. I got mine for about 3 Bills. Careful of the rabbit hole of accoutrements required to run and maintain it. Once you do get a reserve of powder, lead shot, and cleaning supplies it is stupid cheap to shoot.CDFingers wrote:I've messed with those kits quite a bit. They are fine. If you take your time with the inlay of the works into the stock, they look real nice, brass and pine tar all contrasty and so on. They shoot fine. If you like to do stuff with your hands, great. Not, but have money, Pietta. Fun city either way.
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