Taking the Flintlock Pistol plunge next year

[nightwolf1974]

So even with all the ups & downs in the shooting world, I've decided to move ahead with something I've wanted to get into.....large bore flintlock pistols!
If all goes well, I'll be ordering one (or a pair) of French 1773 pistol(s) from MVTC in 2022!

I know...I know!

Some people really dislike Indian made guns, but I don't wanna pay $900 for a Pedersoli, and find out I can't deal with it. That's why I'm getting the 1st pistol from MVTC, and if I like it...a second pistol...THEN maybe after that, a Pedersoli from DGW.

 

[hawkeye2]

I would recommend Loyalist Arms over MVTC based on all I have read here over the years.

http://www.loyalistarms.freeservers.com/176366Fpis.html

 

[Grenadier1758]

I tend to agree with @hawkeye2.

 

[poker]

I think Id buy the pedersoli. If you find that you just cant handle it, it certainly could be resold, probably for less of a beating than the others you mentioned. And if you do enjoy the experience, its likely to provide less frustrations.

 

[mushka]

Why wait til next year?

 

[nightwolf1974]

Why wait til next year?

Christmas, Taxes, Bills......

 

[tenngun]

Christmas, Taxes, Bills......

Know that story. When I decide on a gun it’s usually a year to save for it

 

[CaptainKirk]

Not to be a wet blanket, but...every time I have waited for something gun related, by the time I have the budgeted money I can't get it any more. If you see a FL pistol you want and it's available, jump now. Next year there's a good chance it won't be.

 

[SDSmlf]

and find out I can't deal with it.

Nothing more difficult to deal with than a poorly put together flintlock made with substandard components, particularly for someone just starting out in flintlocks. I have an EIG Japanese made Tower that was given to me by the previous owner who never got it to work, after it proved to him that flintlocks were unreliable, if not useless, based on his single experience with one. Soft frizzen, heavy springs, frizzen and cock out of alignment, etc. I haven’t not checked (no intention of shooting the thing), but also possibly it has a welded breech plug. An example of an inexpensive gun NOT to start someone out with……..

Save your money and buy a better gun.

 

[andy52]

I'd go with the Pedersoli they're pretty good quality for a production pistol. I've got three of their flinters now and will probably get the .54 Kentucky later this year.

 

[Elkhorse]

Christmas, Taxes, Bills......

If you're gonna let that stuff get in the way you gotta change your priorities, like pronto...............

 

[M. De Land]

So even with all the ups & downs in the shooting world, I've decided to move ahead with something I've wanted to get into.....large bore flintlock pistols!
If all goes well, I'll be ordering one (or a pair) of French 1773 pistol(s) from MVTC in 2022!

I know...I know!

Some people really dislike Indian made guns, but I don't wanna pay $900 for a Pedersoli, and find out I can't deal with it. That's why I'm getting the 1st pistol from MVTC, and if I like it...a second pistol...THEN maybe after that, a Pedersoli from DGW.

Trouble usual is you will wind up paying more starting with a cheap model and working up to get what your really want than you will over buying quality the first time. Plus if you by quality you have an investment that can be resold to re-coop your investment it it proves to not be what you want.
One of the things you learn with years and experience. Buy quality once, and Cry once !

 

[nightwolf1974]

Well the Indian Flintlock Pistol will serve 2 purposes......

1, an introduction to big bore flintlock pistols
2, a working prop for my Highwayman Persona

Don't really want to do that with a $900 pistol......

 

[54ball]

Well, I’m not too impressed with Pedersoli. Some of their locks are great. Some are mediocre and some are just plain stinkers.
Brown Bess Lock...that joker is SCUBA rated! Sparks like a house a fire....
1795 Springfield.....It’s a good lock too.
Year IX French 1777....A friend had one, nothing but trouble.
Lott trade gun lock... mediocre to stinker
Kentucky locks.....pretty good to OK
M1803 pistol .....seems to be a really good lock but it can be a flint basher. I believe that is inherent with the 1803 design..
Queen Anne...seems to get good reviews
French Pistols...no knowledge of these by Pedersoli...The closest is that 1777 musket so I would be cautious...

Now I do have limited personal experience with a Indian made pistol. It was I believe a sea service or land service English pistol. It was good enough that it was a station for a woods walk. The shooters would have to fire the pistol at this station. All I can say is it shot really well and was repeatedly shot by multiple participants.
I am pretty certain it was from Veteran Arms. They guarantee the frizzen for hardness.

Murphy’s Muskets goes over Indian made guns. I believe he said 2 out of 3 are good with 1 out of 3 being great.

 

[nightwolf1974]

Murphy’s Muskets goes over Indian made guns. I believe he said 2 out of 3 are good with 1 out of 3 being great.

I'll check that place out....Thanks!

 

[54ball]

I'll check that place out....Thanks!

Murphy’s Muskets is. You tube channel. He is a young man from Texas and he reviews all kinds of BP guns.
As far as a supplier, Many recommend Loyalist Arms and Veteran Arms seems pretty good too.