Muzzle Loading Pistols and Deringers

[@beeman1885]

Great video. I’ve had a muzzleloading pistol on my wishlist for a while now. Might ask Santa to bring me one this year.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

They are fun.

[@kevinyineman3627]

Super informative love your straight forward matter of fact approach thanks

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you

[@ChacoteOutdoorRecreation]

Learned more with this video than can be measured, hooking the hammer to your belt for loading from the pouch just makes it way easier, I bet more than one will copy me when I try this at the next rendezvous. Thank you

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you. I hope it helps.

[@stephenfields6236]

Very interesting pistol shooting video. I liked the side by side target comparison of the two patches. Thanks

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you, glad you liked it!

[@eastcoastflyfisherma]

I have to say you are an impressive shooter. That group is unbelievable!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you.

[@johndufford5561]

Thank you, Steve. Also, studio looks very nice.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thanks

[@terryqueen3233]

Well hey there there you are I haven't seen you for a while it's good to see that still putting videos out I thought you had to give up on them. Look forward to many more. I like the new backdrop it's. Correct it looks great and as you always say keep ye powder dry. That's where I got that saying and I want to thank you for it.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thanks Terry, health issues in my family kept me busy. Everything is good now.

[@joeeckley5272]

@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Wonderful news!

[@Mr3311957]

Always great to watch your videos, Steve! Thanks for another good one!!!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you Sir.

[@jason60chev]

Looks like you are in a well lit cabin. I enjoy muzzle loaders and black powder arms, mainly of the civil war and old west periods. However, my employment keeps me away from home to enjoy them. I have an older repro 1766 Charleville musket, that I had shortened to 30" barrel carbine length and a 1777 Charleville pistol, both in .69 cal. I am looking forward to trying them out, whenever I return home.

[@dennistate5953]

Welcome home, brother man.❤

[@fatherwolfs1]

Thanks for the Great video! 🙏🐺

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Any time!

[@NeilTremblay-rg7hk]

Good video. I have a Lyman Plains Pistol in .50

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you

[@TomMJH]

What a great video and shooting! I just recevied this same Charles Moore pistol a few days ago. This video is a big help in understanding it's potential. I just have to do my part!

[@brentv9901]

Been a while Steve. I must say, you're looking good! Lol and that is some great shooting!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

I have had some serious health issues to deal with in my immediate family. Everything is good now. But scheduling doctors appointments has been very time consuming. It's all behind us, life can get back to normal.

[@johnkeck1025]

Great video!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@PapaCubScout]

Nicely done. Thank you!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Glad you liked it!

[@hawkenrifles]

Hi Sir. This Deringer pistol replica is made in Spain by Dikar or Ardesa, and marketed in USA by CVA or Traditions. Good pistol for the price. Greetings from Spain.

[@ryann5247]

Rifling, sights and a set trigger would have been seen as very unsportsman-like in a duel back then I would think. Almost seems more like murder than a duel. Id agree that this is more of a general utility belt pistol than a dueling pistol

[@blackpowderfirearmenthusia3194]

Great video, thank you.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Glad you liked it!

[@ronaldkennedy2401]

of course you could always recommend a good cap and ball revolver for some hunting.and maybe a Ruger old army for some self defense.

[@dougmayberry9998]

That hand at 14:37. Nice!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

:-)

[@GoldenClays1]

Thanks for posting a very interesting video. I really enjoyed it, and your knowledge!

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@waynerobinson2656]

Glad to see you back Steve, great video. What cal. Is your target pistol.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

.45

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thanks for your comments

[@waynerobinson2656]

@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Hi again Steve. I have the same pistol and since your video I started working with it again. Do you clean between shots when loading your target loads? I occasionally get two touching but never three. About a 1.5” group is the norm at 25yrds for me. I have not been wiping the bore between shots. Thanks

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

@@waynerobinson2656 Wayne, With the spit patches I do not wipe the bore between shots. With the heavier patching and Ballistoil lube, I do.

[@waynerobinson2656]

@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983Thanks Steve, I’ll try that next time out. Cheers

[@1pjlewis2]

I have a tc arms patriot pistols witch I very much like. I also have traditions pistol that I like. the patriot is the one I like best. Eather of these shoots well. Although the traditions is like a Chinese puzzle to take apart & clean.

[@LocustMtn]

I bought a British muzzle loading belt pistol at the Tulsa Wanenmacher Gun Show this past weekend. It is beautiful, and my first muzzle loader. I asked the collector I bought it from about firing it, and he recommended not firing it without having a gunsmith look at it first, which I agree is probably a good idea. But he also recommended not firing it at all. He said most collectors don't want to jeopardize the pistol by shooting it. The one I bought was made by G. H. Martin, based on the name engraved in the small plate on the stock. Based on a book he had titled SMALL ARMS MAKERS, by Colonel Robert E. Gardner it lists G. H. Martin as an active arms maker in London 1857-62, so presumably that's when mine was made. My question is whether it's recommended to shoot an authentic, original, old muzzle loader, or just shoot modern reproductions? Thanks for your thoughts.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Have it checked by a muzzle loader gun smith first. I see original shotguns being fired. You may lose collector value but it's your gun, shoot it if you want.

[@LocustMtn]

@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Thanks for your thoughts on that. I like the idea of all of my guns being functional, even if they are only shot occasionally. That may slightly reduce the collector value, but shooting them appeals to me. That's good advice to check with a muzzle loader gunsmith. I don't think my local guy works on muzzle loaders, so I may have to look around a bit. Enjoyed your video, and look forward to watching others.

[@ralphguerrera2217]

What diameter lead ball shot best in the .45 caliber derringer?

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

It depends on the actual bore size of the induvial pistol. One of mine takes a .445 ball and another is better with a .440 ball. Try both with different patch thickness.

[@davefellhoelter1343]

Dang! Boy O Boy! cutting raged holes! I can't do that well free hand with a 22 any day at any range? I can't do that with a rest on a pistol.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thanks for watching.

[@1pjlewis2]

I did like the video.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Thank you

[@mkshffr4936]

I have often thought that a smooth bore pistol would a dandy walkabout gun for the random squirrel or rabbit.

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

@@mkshffr4936 I am having one built now. It is a Ketland trade type pistol. 62 cal, flintlock. Just for fun I will post something on that project as it progresses.

[@mkshffr4936]

@@traditionalmuzzleloader4983 Oooo. Can't wait.

[@Peter-od7op]

I thought group on rt was better

[@traditionalmuzzleloader4983]

Both are good.