In addition I would suggest using real, knapped flint rather than the cut agates.
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Beginner Flintlock Pistol Builder/Shooter
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Welcome from California.
Welcome, Enjoy
Smart move to start with an inexpensive kit
Postings by experienced forum members & other online sources will increase
your skills on how to tune & make needed improvements to the lock.
Best is yet to come !
Joining the ML forum opens the door to a lifelong historical based sport & many new friendships.
Bill Bryan
40 Cal.
Welcome from Valdosta Georgia. I made my first flintlock pistol from a Dixie Gun Works kit while I was in High School. Bill
Welcome! Prior service Marine here. I built my first kit from Traditions, fell in love and built a Kibler, and now have more traditional arms than modern. In fact I sold my centerfire hunting unmentionables to find the Kibler 
. Now I just keep the essentials. AR, couple carry pistols, and several black powder goodies. Semper Fi
. Now I just keep the essentials. AR, couple carry pistols, and several black powder goodies. Semper FiRmada19801980
32 Cal
RobertN,Welcome! Prior service Marine here. I built my first kit from Traditions, fell in love and built a Kibler, and now have more traditional arms than modern. In fact I sold my centerfire hunting unmentionables to find the Kibler
I suspect I’ll end up the same way…
I’m actually using the $$$ from selling modern firearms to finance my flintlock project. I have several guns in the collection that haven’t been used in over a decade. Almost all of my shooting is with Uncle Sam’s guns, anyway. Haha! I figured I’d take my unused ones and “recycle” them into something more fun and unique.
Welcome from the coast of North Carolina!
Rmada19801980
32 Cal
Update: dry-fitting, wood staining, and barrel blueing are all moving along as planned.
A couple questions for anybody who knows (and please excuse my ignorance):
1. My rear sight is loose and falls out. What would you all recommend to hold it in place?
2. Could I safely shoot just a .50 cal (.490) ball without a patch?
I understand velocity and accuracy are negatively affected. My question is are there safety reasons that one must use a patch? Thanks.
A couple questions for anybody who knows (and please excuse my ignorance):
1. My rear sight is loose and falls out. What would you all recommend to hold it in place?
2. Could I safely shoot just a .50 cal (.490) ball without a patch?
I understand velocity and accuracy are negatively affected. My question is are there safety reasons that one must use a patch? Thanks.
