Beginner Flintlock Pistol Builder/Shooter

Greetings all,

I am excited that I found this forum and group of fellow enthusiasts!

Not long ago I thought to myself, “how cool would it be to have a functioning flintlock pistol?!” and now I have a kit in the mail. I’m excited to build it and learn.

I’m active duty military and have experience with modern firearms and such, but something about the flintlock calls to me. I look forward to chatting, learning, and experiencing all of it.

Thank you in advance for the feedback and help you all provide along the way!


-Rmada

Welcome from Maine.
Nit Wit

Hello and welcome from PA.

Welcome from East TN

Welcome.

Welcome- Hope your pistol build goes well. Who is the kit from?

Welcome from Kentucky! Brother in arms none the less I hear the Percussion call

Welcome from NC! Once you shoot a flintlock, you'll love it.

you are now entering the twilight zone. when that kit arrives it will be to late to go back.
welcome and have fun. there is something very addictive about flintlocks.

Welcome from South Louisiana, enjoy your new addiction.

PathfinderNC said:

Welcome- Hope your pistol build goes well. Who is the kit from?

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It’s a “Traditions” kit. I understand it’s probably not the highest quality. I’m okay with that… for now.

ajbennettnc said:

Welcome from NC! Once you shoot a flintlock, you'll love it.

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I’m excited and looking forward to it!

deerstalkert said:

you are now entering the twilight zone. when that kit arrives it will be to late to go back.
welcome and have fun. there is something very addictive about flintlocks.

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Haha! Excellent.

Piquant said:

Welcome from South Louisiana, enjoy your new addiction.

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Haha! I plan to.

Welcome to the dark side. If you have ordered a kit then your fate is sealed. Enjoy the ride.
You will find lots of good advice here.

Ironhand

Rmada19801980 said:

It’s a “Traditions” kit. I understand it’s probably not the highest quality. I’m okay with that… for now.

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It’s probably an excellent choice for your very first pistol kit.
Ps, thank you for your Service.

Rmada19801980 said:

Greetings all,

I am excited that I found this forum and group of fellow enthusiasts!

Not long ago I thought to myself, “how cool would it be to have a functioning flintlock pistol?!” and now I have a kit in the mail. I’m excited to build it and learn.

I’m active duty military and have experience with modern firearms and such, but something about the flintlock calls to me. I look forward to chatting, learning, and experiencing all of it.

Thank you in advance for the feedback and help you all provide along the way!


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Here’s the kit in the attached picture.

Welcome from North Dakota

Welcome from Missouri.

There is something about successfully firing a flint lock firearm that makes participating in traditional muzzleloading so satisfying. @Rmada19801980 will need to learn some of the mysteries and I will start with one. Real black powder only in a flint lock firearm. The substitutes have a much higher ignition temperature and in a flint lock that means failure to fire or at least severe hangfires. Rmada should get a copy of @Eric Bye's book, "Flintlocks..." that is available through the NMLRA to learn a lot more of the mysteries of flint lock shooting.

https://www.nmlra.org/store/flintlocks-a-practical-guide-for-their-use-and-appreciation