09-03-2017, 09:28 PM
(09-03-2017, 08:46 PM)Highpower Wrote: Some conversion cylinders have a back plate on them that houses a firing pin for each cylinder for the hammer body to strike.
I've thought about getting one for my Ruger Old Army, but I'm still waiting for the price to come down a bit.
I got my Old Army in stainless though. Gotta love being able to totally clean a BP gun just by holding it under the kitchen faucet with warm water running.
I think the swapping of pre-loaded cylinders was inspired by the pale rider...
https://youtu.be/WQuKXGOoqUc?t=53
Nice idea on that cylinder with six firing pins. I'd bet that it is way more trustworthy than the photo I found !
You have a Ruger "Old Army" ? In probably hundreds of range trips, I've never seen one and always admired them in the Ruger ads. Looking at photos, that Ruger looks like the most brutally beefy rock-solid handgun ever made ! One gets the impression that it is even sturdier than the BlackHawk and RedHawk.
But of course Rugers have always been noted for their strength. I'm a big fan and in addition to the Speed Six and Single Six, I have a Ruger LCR (with laser sight), a .25-06 M-77HV and a Red Label 12 gauge o/u. All are exceptionally well made and exceptionally functional !
My preference for finishes has always been traditional: blued, browned or case-hardened, all implying carbon steel. BUT stainless steel is so incredibly practical that if I had to replace my firearms, doubtless all would be stainless.
And if I shot black powder regularly, stainless would be the ONLY option. Cleaning those things is a major, major operation as you know better than me ! For me, two choices are available when cleaning a traditionally-manufactured black powder firearm, LOL:
- Hot soapy water, dry as well as you can, wipe down with oil and hope for no rust, examining frequently.
- Leave it dirty except for bore and cylinder, wipe down and hope for no rust, examining frequently.
Cheers !
randyc