encore black powder pistol

[bambi shooter]

I have seen one post on here where a person cut down a 50 caliber encore barrel for a black powder pistol, and I found on that is a decent price that is used. Instead of carrying my bp rifle all over the place during muzzleloader season, I thought this was a good idea, as it is much easier to carry one in a shoulder holster, and have access to it, as opposed to slinging on and off a rifle. Any feedback, negative or positive, on this? And what would be a good barrel length?

[Darrell H]

I cut an Encore 209X50 rifle barrel down to 17" and I now carry it with a sling.  I have used it to take a couple of hogs and it has proven to be a very effective weapon.





Here is a 75 yard group:




My 209X50 pistols have proven to be a lot of fun.  May I suggest Blackhorn 209 and 240 grain XTP's?  Good luck with whatever you decide!  

[P.A. Myers]

Ball or bullet?    Nice pig.

[Darrell H]

Ball or bullet?    Nice pig.

Thanks P.A.!  These were all taken with saboted bullets.  I've not been successful in getting a patched round ball to shoot accurately from these pistols.  The 240 grain XTP's and JSP's have worked the best out of the short guns.  

[rickyp]

I have 2 15" 209x50 barrels and I have taken a lot of deer with them. one is a blue factory and the other is a s.s. custom shop barrel
I am using 90 gr or black horn 209 powder (or goex black powder)and 250 gr bullets and 300 gr lightfield  alpha gold. I have a sling for both of them

They are very effective with in 75 yards. one thing you have to do is watch what bullet you are using do not use a bullet desinged for magnum loada like the hornady XTP Mag. they will not open up well enough