Rifleman1776 said:
Swampy said:
Your liking or disliking something has nothing to do with this thread or my question.
Those likes and dislikes are borne of experience with the products in question.
We are here to share experiences.
Your statement is broad and unproven and the so-called "question" is purely rhetorical.
I thought you were the guy that didn't like the 'prove it' dictum!? I've only made about thirty flintlock guns, and a few cappers, so I'm not really in the big leagues, when compared to many here. The lock used most, L&R, the reason, They are the only vendor offering the style I needed in left hand. second, I'm not sure but it is a close run between Chambers and Davis locks. Chambers locks, the only problem I have ever had was a frizzen that I thought was a little too soft, an easy fix, quality castings, fit, and finish right out of the box. Davis Locks, There did seem to be some problems years ago, but the last three locks I have received that come through the M&G Shop have been every bit the equal of the Chambers locks in every way. L&R, where does one begin, poor castings, improperly sized holes, the last two, the toe of the frizzen wasn't even in contact with the spring, and the bore for the tumbler was so over sized that when you held it in your hand and shook it, it sounded like a maraca! Yes the fellows at L&R are nice guys and will work with you, but it was easier for me to just go ahead and fix them myself, and I'm not talking a tune up job, which can be done to any good functioning lock out of the box. I'm talking welding, making bushings, fabricating parts, before a tune up job is even in the picture. Like I have said before, I hope L&R turns things around, but if we aren't critical of their current performance, why would they even bother to try? What is your experience with these locks? From your posting, it seems you have bought a few custom guns, that by your own admission, have been disasters. I'm not trying to make this personal, but you seem to get in a huff towards anyone that criticises those locks in the slightest way. :idunno:
adkmountainken, When Roy is done, you will have a quality piece of equipment!
Robby :thumbsup: