Back in the mid to late 90's, I built a 54 cal. Hawken Percussion Rifle Muzzle loader from a kit and a 50 Cal. Pistol Percussion Muzzle loader from a kit and a 45 Cal. Flintlock from a kit and IMHO they turned out pretty good. I started this Philadelphia Derringer Kit about twenty years ago. I have given up out of frustration more times than I remember. I have finally come to realize that it will not be perfect, but I need to get it finished. As you can see in the picture I have a long way to go.
My new Smith and Wesson 686 plus deluxe 4 inch has now been added to my arsenal. Pretty sexy I think. Also have 1791 Gunleather belt and holster. Feels great.
@Londy3 Ok, I gotta ask…what is the cylinder with the weird looking necked down rounds? Paperweight? Lipstick holder😬. Oh, got it, drink coolers, pretty cool👍🏻
@vtgrad2003; I'm embarrassed to say, it has been so long since I bought the kit, I don't remember the caliber. I've never tried to post a video on TPL, and it may be months or years before it is fire ready, but I'll try. In the mean time, I'll post photos of my other kit weapons for your perusal. Thanks for the interest.
@opipeman No problem and I look forward to it, but if you can make the video in whatever format, let me know because I can probably convert it and post it on here without too much trouble. I've produced over 200 lecture videos I have on YouTube, so I'm pretty good at converting, editing and such.
Designed for home protection, the M&P12 shotgun is packed with features in a compact, maneuverable package. Chambered in 12 gauge, the M&P12 offers maximum ammo adaptability to suit the needs of the user and accepts a combination of standard 2 ¾”, 3” magnum, and mini-shell loads. The M&P12 also features an ergonomic M&P grip, ambidextrous controls, picatinny-style rail, and more.
I’ve been looking at these for quite awhile too. I think it would be cool to load it with a mix of rocks/sand/glass/sticks/lead…whatever and let it rip.
@Londy3 You'd better believe I am when they get more of them out there. It was a soft launch with no fanfare, but when they hit, they went quick. I need to sell one of my Shields first (I have 3) to subsidize its purchase--two heat pumps for my house basically zapped all the liquidity I have for the moment.
I completely understand your logic which is "two is not as good as three" to borrow a quote from the supply sergeant in MASH when Hawkeye and Trapper wanted an incubator.
And that's very reasonable logic But I have 3 single stack Shields and I WANT the CSX...AND I want all kinds of other shit as well So something has to go to make way for the CSX, so will it be
My boat? No My travel trailer? No My wife? Maybe, but I'll have to think about that some more One of my cats? No, unless one pukes on my computer or something important One of my pipes? Won't work, they are all too cheap One of my fishing rods? Hell no
Which leaves one of my Shields. I have 14 Smiths already, getting rid of one won't kill me! (Pardon the pun )
Here are the two pistols I built from kits in the mid to late 1990's. I've shown this picture before (can't seem to get a better picture). It is the 50 Cal. percussion. It is fun to shoot. What a boom!
This is the 45 cal flintlock. It is amazing to me how anyone can shoot with any kind of accuracy. Pull the trigger and you get a small pop and flash followed by a loader pop. The time between the flash in the pan and the ignition in the barrel is a millionth of a second, but I still flinch. Lots of smoke. What a hoot to shoot.
@opipeman Those look really cool--I like the flintlock especially! Question: they seem to have a lot of patina on them, did the parts come like that or is that from use and/or sitting around for a while?
@vtgrad2003; That is done by filing down the steel parts util they are shiny and then heating them in the oven. While they are still hot a product that browns the metal is applied. It almost appears as though it rusts them. The process may need to be repeated until the right shade is obtained. The lock isn't treated that way, due to the possibility it might damage the spring. after a day or so the metal is oiled down. The brass patina is done by suspending the parts in a jar over Ammonia. It takes awhile and a little work, but it gives an antique appearance. Al the wood needs to be sanded to fit the parts. Then stained.
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HaHa, just made that up
None Who Must Be Obeyed😬
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Ah, it takes me back to the days I was single...😏
Those are really sweet, Brother!
Thanks man
Ok, I gotta ask…what is the cylinder with the weird looking necked down rounds? Paperweight? Lipstick holder😬. Oh, got it, drink coolers, pretty cool👍🏻
When you get it finished you need to post a video showing it fired...I'd love to see that. Is that a 40 or 45?
I'm embarrassed to say, it has been so long since I bought the kit, I don't remember the caliber. I've never tried to post a video on TPL, and it may be months or years before it is fire ready, but I'll try. In the mean time, I'll post photos of my other kit weapons for your perusal. Thanks for the interest.
No problem and I look forward to it, but if you can make the video in whatever format, let me know because I can probably convert it and post it on here without too much trouble. I've produced over 200 lecture videos I have on YouTube, so I'm pretty good at converting, editing and such.
You guessed it... Bourbon bullet rocks... Kinda cool Christmas gift I got.
Have you seen the new S&W CSX?
A great nightstand gun.
Yes, I have seen it and the previews... Interesting. You getting it?
Yeah they do look cool. Also looks like a wrist breaker.
Designed for home protection, the M&P12 shotgun is packed with features in a compact, maneuverable package. Chambered in 12 gauge, the M&P12 offers maximum ammo adaptability to suit the needs of the user and accepts a combination of standard 2 ¾”, 3” magnum, and mini-shell loads. The M&P12 also features an ergonomic M&P grip, ambidextrous controls, picatinny-style rail, and more.
You'd better believe I am when they get more of them out there. It was a soft launch with no fanfare, but when they hit, they went quick. I need to sell one of my Shields first (I have 3) to subsidize its purchase--two heat pumps for my house basically zapped all the liquidity I have for the moment.
NEVER sell... just forget that idea and buy another one...😏
I completely understand your logic which is "two is not as good as three" to borrow a quote from the supply sergeant in MASH when Hawkeye and Trapper wanted an incubator.
And that's very reasonable logic
But I have 3 single stack Shields and I WANT the CSX...AND I want all kinds of other shit as well
So something has to go to make way for the CSX, so will it be
My boat? No
My travel trailer? No
My wife? Maybe, but I'll have to think about that some more
One of my cats? No, unless one pukes on my computer or something important
One of my pipes? Won't work, they are all too cheap
One of my fishing rods? Hell no
Which leaves one of my Shields. I have 14 Smiths already, getting rid of one won't kill me! (Pardon the pun
Thanks so much brother.
Oh I get it. I'm thinking more in lines of how much your favorite pretend president loves guns and the fact that you own so many 😉
I've shown this picture before (can't seem to get a better picture). It is the 50 Cal. percussion. It is fun to shoot. What a boom!
This is the 45 cal flintlock. It is amazing to me how anyone can shoot with any kind of accuracy. Pull the trigger and you get a small pop and flash followed by a loader pop. The time between the flash in the pan and the ignition in the barrel is a millionth of a second, but I still flinch. Lots of smoke. What a hoot to shoot.
Those look really cool--I like the flintlock especially!
Question: they seem to have a lot of patina on them, did the parts come like that or is that from use and/or sitting around for a while?
That is done by filing down the steel parts util they are shiny and then heating them in the oven. While they are still hot a product that browns the metal is applied. It almost appears as though it rusts them. The process may need to be repeated until the right shade is obtained. The lock isn't treated that way, due to the possibility it might damage the spring. after a day or so the metal is oiled down. The brass patina is done by suspending the parts in a jar over Ammonia. It takes awhile and a little work, but it gives an antique appearance. Al the wood needs to be sanded to fit the parts. Then stained.