Westlake Alfa - Any tips for a new owner ?

[DaveC]

It's like having and shooting a REAL gun from the good old days.
Get extra cylinders if you can. I use Cheddite primers and Herco. Get a set of phials to transport your pre-measured powder, as many as possible (I've got about 50) or there is a chap on eeebay that sells a plastic device that loads all 6 cylinders at once. I use 148grn HBWC bullets or 140grn 'Cowboy' flat base with around 3.3 grns of the Herco atm but I will be experimenting a bit more with lighter and heavier charge when I get the time. Get a good accurate scale preferably with 'grains' as well as 'grams'.
You will probably experience cylinder jam if you try to shoot much double action due to either badly seated primers or blow back causing primers to jump back. It can be alleviated somewhat by selecting and separating your loose or tight primers and seeing which ones are best for you. In single action it's not so much of a problem. Plenty of info on web btw.
Enjoy, I do.

Me, I sell em, contact me if you want any

[CLINT3]

So how much? cheaper than eebay I would think, with no selling fees or paypal charge to consider (he said hopefully) plus fellow shootist discount lol.
Put a pic up so we can see what they looky likey.

[DaveC]

As they are new I don't think I am allowed to advertise them on here, but if you happen to look on the bay at 272379827333 you might just see them. Contact me via PM and yes they will be a bit cheaper direct....

Dave

[Rollo]

Just picked up my Alfa from Alan What a true gent and I'm very pleased with the look and feel of the pistol - takes me back 20 years !

Now I've just got to wait until tomorrow to shoot it

[CLINT3]

Just picked up my Alfa from Alan What a true gent and I'm very pleased with the look and feel of the pistol - takes me back 20 years !

Now I've just got to wait until tomorrow to shoot it

Where do you shoot?

[Rollo]

I shoot at Wedgnock ranges in Warwick.

Shot 60 rounds today with no jams or issues at all. Went bang every time with both single and double action

Couple of lessons I learned was I need to get a clamp to clamp down the back of the bullet loader so it doesn't tip over, and put some tape on the loader handle to make it more comfortable to use.

The Cheddite primers that Alan supplied all worked fine - I wasn't aware until he told me that shotgun primers come in different strengths and that the pistol should only use the lightest ones (CX50 for Cheddite).

I also need some baby-wipes as while theres no shooting residue, my hands got very dirty from handling the lubed wadcutters.

I mostly shot the solid-base 148gr wadcutters over 3gr Herco and tried a few hollow bases and some 3.2gr Herco as well. Today was more of a function test - next time I go I'll start working up the load for accuracy.

All-in-all I'm very pleased and can't wait to try it again !

[Rollo]

Couple of maintenance questions,

How are people cleaning the chambers in the cylinder ?

Whats a good lubricant for the cylinder/yoke so it spins smoothly ?

[Richard52]

So how much? cheaper than eebay I would think, with no selling fees or paypal charge to consider (he said hopefully) plus fellow shootist discount lol.
Put a pic up so we can see what they looky likey.

Hi Clint -

Are you still doing these? No, I don’t want to buy any, I’ve designed and printed my own which I’ve been using successfully, and I’ve sold a few at my club.
If you’re still selling them then I’m not going to tread on your toes, but if you’ve given up and there’s still a demand, then I’ll try selling mine. I did look on eebayy but couldn’t see a current advert.

Regards - Richard.