CAS Pistols

**Bud Helms** · January 12, 2000, 09:35 PM

Are cap and ball pistol shooters at a disadvantage in CAS pistol events?

I guess what I'm wondering is: do CAS pistol shooters have to reload during a timed event? I am assuming all events are timed ???

Another question. Is the Ruger Old Army pistol a replica of anything that was used in the wild west?

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Bill Mitchell · January 12, 2000, 10:05 PM

Howdy Sensop,

C&B shooters who also shoot BP in their rifle and SxS shotgun compete in their own class.

Occasionally,a match will have a stage that requires a pistol or rifle reload. Sometimes it's one round,sometimes it's a full reload. And,yes,CAS matches are timed events.

The Ruger Old Army isn't a replica of any Old West firearm,but it is a legal SASS pistol.

Bellicose Bill

Trigger Jerk · January 13, 2000, 01:44 PM

But the Ruger Old Army with Adjustable sights doesn't qualify for the black powder class, it has to be shot in the modern class.

If C & B is what ya got, then don't hold back...get out there and shoot. Most Cowboy shooters don't give a hoot about their score anyway.
Do It!...trust me...you'll be glad you did...even if you place dead last.

January 12, 2000, 09:35 PM	#1
Bud Helms Staff Join Date: December 31, 1999 Location: Middle Georgia Posts: 12,912	Are cap and ball pistol shooters at a disadvantage in CAS pistol events? I guess what I'm wondering is: do CAS pistol shooters have to reload during a timed event? I am assuming all events are timed ??? Another question. Is the Ruger Old Army pistol a replica of anything that was used in the wild west? ------------------ Get your mind right and the body will follow. Sensop's Corner

January 12, 2000, 10:05 PM	#2
Bill Mitchell Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 15, 1998 Location: Roswell,GA Posts: 433	Howdy Sensop, C&B shooters who also shoot BP in their rifle and SxS shotgun compete in their own class. Occasionally,a match will have a stage that requires a pistol or rifle reload. Sometimes it's one round,sometimes it's a full reload. And,yes,CAS matches are timed events. The Ruger Old Army isn't a replica of any Old West firearm,but it is a legal SASS pistol. Bellicose Bill

January 13, 2000, 01:44 PM	#3
Trigger Jerk Senior Member Join Date: November 22, 1999 Location: Eastern WA Posts: 136	But the Ruger Old Army with Adjustable sights doesn't qualify for the black powder class, it has to be shot in the modern class. If C & B is what ya got, then don't hold back...get out there and shoot. Most Cowboy shooters don't give a hoot about their score anyway. Do It!...trust me...you'll be glad you did...even if you place dead last.