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patriotguns · September 23, 2009, 09:48 PM

Thanks for the input so far...

I have as a matter of fact used both FMJ's and lead 230 grain rounds in it so far with no signs of trouble... maybe I'm lucky or just haven't had a problem yet.

The FMJ's were factory Winchester white box 100 ct from wally world and the lead ball ammo was personal reloads with 5.0grs of Winchester 231. It is a surprisingly accurate pistol; more so than its counterpart look alike my Catelman 1873 in 45LC. Next I am going to modify the firing pin to a thinner point so it will detonate the 45ACP primmers reliably. I may order another barrel that doesen't state CAL .44 BLACK BOWDER ONLY as I do not ever plan to shoot it as a black powder pistol.

For Sale: One never used .44 Cal Black powder A. Uberti cylinder.

September 23, 2009, 09:48 PM	#5
patriotguns Junior Member Join Date: October 7, 2007 Posts: 4	Whether it's recomended or not...? Thanks for the input so far... I have as a matter of fact used both FMJ's and lead 230 grain rounds in it so far with no signs of trouble... maybe I'm lucky or just haven't had a problem yet. The FMJ's were factory Winchester white box 100 ct from wally world and the lead ball ammo was personal reloads with 5.0grs of Winchester 231. It is a surprisingly accurate pistol; more so than its counterpart look alike my Catelman 1873 in 45LC. Next I am going to modify the firing pin to a thinner point so it will detonate the 45ACP primmers reliably. I may order another barrel that doesen't state CAL .44 BLACK BOWDER ONLY as I do not ever plan to shoot it as a black powder pistol. For Sale: One never used .44 Cal Black powder A. Uberti cylinder.