black powder pistols

scoutman · 01-05-2008, 01:31 PM

how old do you have to be to get one or are they clasified as a regular hand gun

rfc357 · 01-05-2008, 02:09 PM

Call your local PD and ask them. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Or walk into a gun shop and try to buy one.

Big Dog · 01-05-2008, 02:55 PM

The Feds regard BP guns as distinct from cartridge firearms - they can be bought mail-order without restrictions. However, some states and many metropolitan areas (cities or counties) have their own restrictions. Check your local laws.

scoutman · 01-06-2008, 01:22 PM

if i was to use a BP pistol for hunting deer durin muzleloader season what would be the minimum caliber to use i am lookin at gettin a 44 caliber gun

rfc357 · 01-06-2008, 01:39 PM

Check your local laws. In my state, black powder pistols are not legal for deer.

Bookman · 01-07-2008, 07:28 PM

Don't use a blackpowder pistol for deer. They weren't designed for hunting deer and are too low-powered for the job.

Blackpowder pistols are GREAT for squirrels.

samuel · 01-08-2008, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bookman

Don't use a blackpowder pistol for deer. They weren't designed for hunting deer and are too low-powered for the job.

Blackpowder pistols are GREAT for squirrels.

That is a broad statement.I personally killed a deer with one shot usung a model 58 Rem reproduction loaded with 26gr,s of pyrodex behind a .451 ball.The deer was 15yds and made about 50yds before falling dead.The Walker Colt revolver will handle up to 60gr,s of powder making it the most powerful revolver until the .44 mag. came along.If black powder revolvers arent big enough a .357 would have to be disqualified too,and they have taken lots of deer.If you really want to go big ,the Howda singleshot and double barrel pistols they carried in India to hunt tigers developed more than a .30-06,of course they were known to break the wrist of the man that fired them.Better than getting a tiger in your lap.I personally wish all guns were qualified by the ability,s of the shooter. sam.

scoutman · 01-08-2008, 04:03 PM

what do you think

01-05-2008, 01:31 PM	#1
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01-05-2008, 02:55 PM	#3
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	The Feds regard BP guns as distinct from cartridge firearms - they can be bought mail-order without restrictions. However, some states and many metropolitan areas (cities or counties) have their own restrictions. Check your local laws. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

01-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#4
scoutman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 166	if i was to use a BP pistol for hunting deer durin muzleloader season what would be the minimum caliber to use i am lookin at gettin a 44 caliber gun __________________ god made all man, but Samuel Colt made all man equal Last edited by scoutman; 01-06-2008 at 01:29 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-08-2008, 04:03 PM	#8
scoutman Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 166	i plan on gettin this one now what do you think __________________ god made all man, but Samuel Colt made all man equal Last edited by scoutman; 01-08-2008 at 04:03 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

01-05-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Call your local PD and ask them. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Or walk into a gun shop and try to buy one.

01-06-2008, 01:39 PM	#5
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741	Check your local laws. In my state, black powder pistols are not legal for deer.

01-07-2008, 07:28 PM	#6
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 738	Don't use a blackpowder pistol for deer. They weren't designed for hunting deer and are too low-powered for the job. Blackpowder pistols are GREAT for squirrels.