.32 Crockett pistol?

[Jumpshot]

Does anyone have experience with the Traditions Crockett pistol? I thought a pair of them might make good Christmas presents for my boys (ages 11 and 13). I figured I could polish the lock and get it smooth, but I don't know if the lock lends itself to tuning. I had an old CVA lock that was so tight it was impossible to separate the hammer and tumbler.

So are these good pistols? Are they decent shooters? Any problems they're known for?

 

[Swtodd]

Although ive never had a crocket pistol, the 2 Traditions cap lock rifles are very acurate. The cap lock "Kentucky" pistol is very reliable, and the "Kentucky" flint lock is reliable and more acurate than the cap lock version. If you were to have trouble, someone on this forum would be able to help. I hope this helps, seems like a great way to get youngsters involved! Better than 22 rimfire imho, but i'm biased.

steve
P.S. I lived in Myrtle Point until recently beautiful country

 

[zimmerstutzen]

The crocket pistols have the cheapest locks that Traditions makes, no fly or bridle in the lock. They can be smoothed out to an extent. The trigger to sear engagement is typical for a production gun and there is some improvement possible there.

hey may not be a bad thing to train the boys. The trigger pulls tend to be so stiff that it pulls the gun off target as it goes off.

I am so spoiled by set triggers that anything over 2 lbs trigger pull is tough to maintain aim.

They are cheap to shoot.

I have toyed with the idea of getting a crocket kit and replacing the lock with one set up with a fly and replacing the trigger with a single set.

 

[Swtodd]

Yes, i like set triggers too. The "Kentucky" pistols don't have a set trigger either. They do have a sear adjustment. I was assuming the locks were the same on the Crockett pistol.

steve

 

[mulefour]

The lock is cheap with no bridle but it does come with a fly. The fly fell out of mine due to no bridle and loose tolerances during a match at Friendship, so i had to grind off the half cock notch so i could finish that target. The lock does have a sear adjustment screw so you can get the trigger pull acceptable. My best target with the crocket at 25 yds was 97 4X i used a 6 oclock hold, 20 grs 777, .319 cast balls, .018 patching.

 

[Jumpshot]

Okay, this isn't sounding like such a great deal. What about the Trapper? I've heard it's a bit big. Does it use the same lock?

 

[pab1]

You might also consider Lyman Plains Pistols. With light powder charges recoil is very mild and they can be loaded a little hotter if they want when they get older. I have a Crocket and its accurate but its quality is well below the Plains Pistols.

 

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the trapper is a HUGE gun compared to the crockett. rather front heavy And it is a little cumbersome, even for a large adult hand.

The crockett, even with it's shortcomings would be better than the trapper for young learners. The Lyman plains pistol is much better, but also a bit heavier and more adult sized.

 

[Jumpshot]

Thanks for the advice. It sounds like the Plains pistol is the best option. I'd really like to get them Pedersoli flintlock Kentucky pistols because I really like mine, but I'm trying to keep costs down.