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robertsails · February 10, 2011, 05:45 PM

A few weeks ago I bought a 1858 new army remington 44cal piston from. Friend. I think the gun was made in the 80's. Never was shot. I took it to the range today for the first time. I have never shot a bp revolver before. A few things happened. Gun shoots great, seemed to be pretty dead on with aim. However every time I pulled the trigger I felt something hit my hand. It did not burn or cut. Was this lead coming out from the cylinder and the barrel or just parts of the caps? On the lat shot of the first cylinder I thought I saw something shoot out. Cold not tell if it was the burnt wonder wad or anything. I did notice that all but. One cap was blown off the nipple. Could the stuff I felt been bits of the caps? I also noticed when i loaded the cylinder again that the caps seemed a bit loose on the nipples. Ay input folks? Thanks

February 10, 2011, 05:45 PM	#1
robertsails Junior Member Join Date: February 9, 2011 Location: Port charlotte Florida Posts: 12	Question in navy arms remington .44 revolver A few weeks ago I bought a 1858 new army remington 44cal piston from. Friend. I think the gun was made in the 80's. Never was shot. I took it to the range today for the first time. I have never shot a bp revolver before. A few things happened. Gun shoots great, seemed to be pretty dead on with aim. However every time I pulled the trigger I felt something hit my hand. It did not burn or cut. Was this lead coming out from the cylinder and the barrel or just parts of the caps? On the lat shot of the first cylinder I thought I saw something shoot out. Cold not tell if it was the burnt wonder wad or anything. I did notice that all but. One cap was blown off the nipple. Could the stuff I felt been bits of the caps? I also noticed when i loaded the cylinder again that the caps seemed a bit loose on the nipples. Ay input folks? Thanks