Flintlock jaw pad - lead

[SPQR70AD]

Probably the best, longest lasting, most dependable commercial lock on the market today.
well done!

it is done so well it will fail with a lead flint holder

 

[Flintandsteel]

Tell me one that’s better? Lead wraps were traditionally used on huge, military musket locks. Hence the pounded out ball for a flint wrap.
NOT the smaller commercial rifle/pistol locks. The smaller cock necks are susceptible to damage from the higher inertia of the lead wrapped flints. At least twice as heavy as a leather wrapped flint.
Knowing you’re an expert, I would think you’d have thought of this.

 

[SPQR70AD]

Tell me one that’s better? Lead wraps were traditionally used on huge, military musket locks. Hence the pounded out ball for a flint wrap.
NOT the smaller commercial rifle/pistol locks. The smaller cock necks are susceptible to damage from the higher inertia of the lead wrapped flints. At least twice as heavy as a leather wrapped flint.
Knowing you’re an expert, I would think you’d have thought of this.

I bet a cheap CVA lock would hold up for years with the lead wrap

 

[Flintandsteel]

Probably, if you can get them to go off!
it’s obvious we will never agree on this. Good luck, with you fantasies.

 

[William Sublette]

You gots a hammer and and a roundball?


People will argue about it.

Try the search function there's some long-winded "debates" on the subject.

It's like I could see the future.

 

[oldwood]

Have Used thin leather for 50+ years. No problems. Was advised at the git -go to stay away from lead for flint jaws.