Black Powder Revolver for Walking in the Woods?

[tinkerbill]

Very well said Andy. Back when I was young, I did a ton of shooting with my 44 cal cap and ball. They are lethal, as I took so many jackrabbit with them that I couldn't even begin to count. I had a lot of respect for the cap and ball. So much in fact that I would keep it under the seat (without the caps on of course) of my old '83 Toyota 4x4 when I was traveling back and forth from Oregon to Nevada. My buddy also carried his. I think after the first shot, those that felt the cap and ball was not enough gun, they would re-think the situation a little bit. They are nothing to sneeze at. I'd trust my life with one... and yes, they are fun to shoot...

Ya Hunter, I can remember shooting my Ruger Old Army and enjoying the heck out of the spectical it made! Full load of powder gave a flash 4ft out the end of gun and smoke rolling forever! I can see how that might spook some assailant who was not familiar with such a awesome weapon. The only other BP pistol I know that would do that was the dragoon!