Does anyone use a pocket pistol as a main match gun?

[doccarson]

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Been thinking of using a pocket pistol as a main match gun in WC, it would work with my persona. Does anyone use one? Is it legal to use a 38 s&w pocket pistol as a main match gun in WC.

[French Jack]

Doc--  it would be legal.  In fact, for some persona impressions, it would be more realistic.

[Wild Ben Raymond]

Howdy! I don't know for sure but unless its a 6 shot pocket pistol the revolver can't be loaded safely with hammer down on a empty chamber on those 5 shooters. I suppose there's nothing that says you can't load 4 and shoot them, then reload the 5th to finish. WBR

[Books OToole]

I considered using my H&R but I can't hit anything with it.

The main problem is;       "load five rounds with hammer down on an empty chamber."  

Most pocket pistols are five-shooters.  My H&R is a six shot .32 long.  It would be a great gun for my 1898 war correspondent character, but.... 

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[French Jack]

Actually, the rules state that the revolver is to be  hammer down on an empty chamber, or BETWEEN chambers when loaded.  A five shooter can safely be carried with the hammer down between chambers, as the firing pin will fall between cartridge rims.

[Frog69]

I have and still shoot a pocket pistol from time to time as my main gun in WC.... its a lot of fun..... and i load my rounds in black powder or a sub every now and again....its amazing how a 32SW long loaded in black still puts out a good size puff of smoke... 38 is gooood to