The Model One revolver has a very weak frame and latch system, so shooting one involves a very close inspection to make sure the barrel is firmly locked in the groove at the bottom of the frame and cannot pop open. It also needs to function perfectly, locking firmly into battery with every pull of the hammer for all 7 chambers. As for ammo, some have actually pulled the bullet of a 22 short and replaced the powder with 4F black powder, with enough powder to come up to the bottom of the seated bullet. In years past, CCI made what was called a BB Cap load that worked well in these guns, but I have not seem them for some time. The weakest loading for 22 Short today is a CCI CB Short. They do function in the Model One, but may be pushing the limits of this little 22 revolver. There are foreign lightly loaded 22 rounds out there, but I cannot tell you anything about their performance.
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Gary
SWCA 2515
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