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Mike,
To answer your question we do have to register handguns that are considered firearms in Michigan. Cap and ball revolvers including the ROA which still has the cap and ball cylinder. do not have to be registered.
However, in Michigan as well in a lot of other states (not all of them) to carry a cap and ball or non-regulated handgun, you still have to comply with the carry laws. Go figure.
This question usually comes up when an ex-felon wants to own a firearm (long gun or hand gun). The definitions get real fuzzy jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
I really like my setup with my ROA. Since you have to remove the Howell (RD) cylinder to load it, the quick change Belt Mountain cylinder pin system can't be beat. The Belt Mountain cylinder pin is slightly larger than the stock Ruger pin. There is absolutely no shake in the cylinder when using it. I suspect that the stock Ruger pin gives a little more clearance to avoid any residue problems which may occur when shooting black powder. I haven't tried the Belt Mountain cylinder with the cap and ball cylinder but I think I will just to see how it performs.
In the last couple of months, I have picked up three cap and ball revolvers. Those 3 along with my ROA are really fun to shoot. I have actually started to sell some of my modern guns since ammo is an issue anyway.
I have done a little fine tuning to all three cap and ball revolvers involving simply polishing and removing a few burrs. My 1851 and 1860 Colt reproductions both needed a little adjustment on the barrel wedges. I learned a lot about this fascinating time of firearms development in the 19th century.
Oh well, I am starting to ramble on, sorry.
Thanks,.
Trooper Joe
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