Hey folks! I'm in the market for a cap n ball, but I'd like to have a few questions answered by people that use them.
First of all, I'm looking to buy it at Cabela's...they sell Pietta's at the best prices I can find, and I am on somewhat of a budget. I would like an 1858 Remington, .44 cal.
What barrel length? They have an 8'' and 5 1/2'' "police" model. How large of a difference is made on accuracy?
I want to use it for target shooting, and also I'd like to carry it when I go camping.
Which brings me to another question: Holsters.
I'd like a holster that would allow me to try some of those fast draw techniques...but it will also need to be secure enough to stick with me when I'm out hiking around. I have this (probably unfounded) fear that an unstrapped firearm is going to pop right out of the holster if I do anything more than walk.
Does anyone have any rig suggestions that are decent, but would fit within a budget? I wouldn't want to spend much over $100 on a holster rig at this time.
I'm going to go back to scouring these great forums for as much info as I can find, and I greatly appreciate any information and advice anyone can give me on the aforementioned topics! Thanks!
First of all, I'm looking to buy it at Cabela's...they sell Pietta's at the best prices I can find, and I am on somewhat of a budget. I would like an 1858 Remington, .44 cal.
What barrel length? They have an 8'' and 5 1/2'' "police" model. How large of a difference is made on accuracy?
I want to use it for target shooting, and also I'd like to carry it when I go camping.
Which brings me to another question: Holsters.
I'd like a holster that would allow me to try some of those fast draw techniques...but it will also need to be secure enough to stick with me when I'm out hiking around. I have this (probably unfounded) fear that an unstrapped firearm is going to pop right out of the holster if I do anything more than walk.
Does anyone have any rig suggestions that are decent, but would fit within a budget? I wouldn't want to spend much over $100 on a holster rig at this time.
I'm going to go back to scouring these great forums for as much info as I can find, and I greatly appreciate any information and advice anyone can give me on the aforementioned topics! Thanks!