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Title: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: Rick67 on April 26, 2025, 02:41:11 PM
Does anybody here know how to do “gymnastics” with a BB revolver?

…and is a metal BB revolver about the same weight as a “live” one?

Based on the specs, it seems not far off as far as weight is concerned  ???

So, I have always been fascinated by it, telling myself I’d like to learn it everytime I see one doing it, then I tend forget it after short while  ???

Just saw a portion of Kirk Douglas’s Man Without a Star so I’m reminded again 👍
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: Motorhead on April 26, 2025, 02:58:04 PM
Don't shoot yer eye out son !!!
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: Rick67 on April 26, 2025, 03:05:37 PM
Don't shoot yer eye out son !!!


Scott sir, I have no intention of using a real revolver, just an unloaded BB one 👍

It looks something I’d like to learn when summer comes 🥴
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: mobilehomer on April 26, 2025, 04:03:22 PM
It's not the weight that matters. It's the balance. Watch the Ringo/Doc scene from Tombstone.
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: Blowpipe Sam on April 26, 2025, 05:09:31 PM
The size of the trigger guard makes a difference too.  A little weight doesn’t hurt.  My Crosman 357’s are hard to spin and I think it’s because they are so light.  The Umarex 357 has a nice big trigger guard, a realistic weight, and good balance.  It spins easily.  I liked the Colt Peacmaker replica I handled.  It was biased toward the muzzle and should spin nicely.  I also think the Remington 1875 would be a good choice.  Single action replicas with smaller grips should also be a bit easier to spin.
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: brewbear on April 26, 2025, 05:23:19 PM
The Peacemaker is close to the real thing.
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: bantam5s on April 26, 2025, 05:52:03 PM
The umarex colt SAA is close, but one issue that you might not think matters is the grip being longer to fit a co2 cartridge.
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: Rick67 on April 26, 2025, 05:57:35 PM
Thank you, gents, for the inputs.

I’ll look into those 👍
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: brewbear on April 26, 2025, 06:01:47 PM
Thank you, gents, for the inputs.

I’ll look into those 👍
Just be aware there are two flavors,  a bb and a .177 pellet. I have the pellet version.
Title: Re: Gun Twirling/Spinning
Post by: Rick67 on April 26, 2025, 08:40:49 PM
Thank you, gents, for the inputs.

I’ll look into those 👍
Just be aware there are two flavors,  a bb and a .177 pellet. I have the pellet version.


Gracias 👍