This looks like the place to learn. This is my first post, but I have really enjoyed reading many of the threads and thought I would jump right in with a newbie question. I know that many of you might take this for granted and it has probably been beat to death, but I’m just of the nature that I really like to check something out with those that have experience before I try it. Anyway, here it is:
I recently bought a .44 cal Pietta 1858 Remington from Cabela’s and ordered a .45 LC Kirst Konverter from VTI. They went together easily and appear to work very well mechanically. No problems at all that I can tell. I also got a box of .45 Schofield Ultramax 230 gr smokeless ammunition (Cowboy Loads).
I have read a lot about such configurations and evidently hundreds, if not thousands, of shooters do this all the time. I have not been able to bring myself to test fire it with this set-up because I keep seeing all these warnings about “black powder only” in regard to the Pietta itself. I feel confident that the Kirst Konverter is safe, but is the frame and breech of the Pietta safe for this or not? Of course, you can’t get anything other than a “black powder only” answer from Pietta. But, even the Ultramax Ammo box warns that the ammo is only for use in firearms that are designed and intended for smokeless powder ammunition. Of course, the Kirst Konverter is but the Pietta frame isn’t. I’m kind of going in a circle with this and would appreciate any experience you would share. I really like the set-up, but certainly want to feel safe using it. Thanks
I recently bought a .44 cal Pietta 1858 Remington from Cabela’s and ordered a .45 LC Kirst Konverter from VTI. They went together easily and appear to work very well mechanically. No problems at all that I can tell. I also got a box of .45 Schofield Ultramax 230 gr smokeless ammunition (Cowboy Loads).
I have read a lot about such configurations and evidently hundreds, if not thousands, of shooters do this all the time. I have not been able to bring myself to test fire it with this set-up because I keep seeing all these warnings about “black powder only” in regard to the Pietta itself. I feel confident that the Kirst Konverter is safe, but is the frame and breech of the Pietta safe for this or not? Of course, you can’t get anything other than a “black powder only” answer from Pietta. But, even the Ultramax Ammo box warns that the ammo is only for use in firearms that are designed and intended for smokeless powder ammunition. Of course, the Kirst Konverter is but the Pietta frame isn’t. I’m kind of going in a circle with this and would appreciate any experience you would share. I really like the set-up, but certainly want to feel safe using it. Thanks