Black powder frame vs. Cross pin frame

poko · March 26, 2008, 12:14 AM

Any real advantage/disadvantage between a SAA black powder frame and a cross pin frame? (other than the necessity of a screw driver).
Chuck

CraigC · March 26, 2008, 12:00 PM

To me, the method of basepin retention is not that important. What is important are the sights. The blackpowder frame has a tapered, pointy front sight and a V-shaped "pinched frame" rear sight. A configuration more reminiscent of the percussion guns and cartridge conversions of same. The later "smokeless" frame has a square notch and appropriately shaped front sight. It's a much more usable setup.

Hawg · March 26, 2008, 02:03 PM

I've got two bp frames and I kinda like the sights but then I shoot percussion too.

March 26, 2008, 12:14 AM	#1
poko Member Join Date: December 16, 2007 Posts: 22	Black powder frame vs. Cross pin frame Any real advantage/disadvantage between a SAA black powder frame and a cross pin frame? (other than the necessity of a screw driver). Chuck

March 26, 2008, 12:00 PM	#2
CraigC Junior member Join Date: November 28, 2001 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 4,300	To me, the method of basepin retention is not that important. What is important are the sights. The blackpowder frame has a tapered, pointy front sight and a V-shaped "pinched frame" rear sight. A configuration more reminiscent of the percussion guns and cartridge conversions of same. The later "smokeless" frame has a square notch and appropriately shaped front sight. It's a much more usable setup.

March 26, 2008, 02:03 PM	#3
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,189	I've got two bp frames and I kinda like the sights but then I shoot percussion too.