How do you cock your lock?

[toot]

on DBL'S we see some people reaching over cocking the left hammer first then the right barrel hammer, it also seems odd doing it that way. jmho.

 

[Kilo Charlie]

I use my thumb on percussion rifles and usually the crook of my pinky finger on flintlocks.

 

[Bad Karma]

Don’t have a flintlock presently but on original and some replicas I have seen I’ve noticed a safety. That seems like a good idea for any rifle used primarily for hunting. Quick and quiet…

Generally I just use the web of the thumb for percussion guns.

 

[Johnny Tremain]

I cock mine like a Ma duce or M60, underhanded and the crook of my hand just aft of the pinky

 

[Rod Man]

Crook of the Pinky usually. Otherwise the palm of the off hand. Perc Guns very similar to Bad Karma.


RM

 

[Josephg]

I don't remember......

 

[idonthaveamusketyet:|]

I know what your thinking, what kind of dumb question is this but I've always thought about this but never really heard a definitive answer. How do you pull back the cock on your flintlock? Do you simply use your thumb like any other gun with a hammer or do you grab a hold of the cock with your hand to pull it back? I see people do both. Is there a right or wrong way or just a matter of personal preference? Thanks

I use my index and middle finger

 

[SlidePicker]

On my doglock fowler, to bring it to half cock and set the dog it works to pull the cock back with my right index and middle fingers while pushing the dog forward with my thumb. Then it's easy to be consistent when it's time to bring it to full cock by using the same two fingers. Perhaps that's a reason doglocks went away, it's another piece to manipulate.

 

[Rock Home Isle]

some people even reach over with there left inner palm to cock it. it looks very odd to me.

I’ve seen that before…not a common sight…but I’ve seen it.

 

[Byron A Rudrow]

Just because I’m independent and contrary I use my right eye socket!

 

[Rock Home Isle]

Just because I’m independent and contrary I use my right eye socket!

Cyclops Shooter…

 

[M. De Land]

I know what your thinking, what kind of dumb question is this but I've always thought about this but never really heard a definitive answer. How do you pull back the cock on your flintlock? Do you simply use your thumb like any other gun with a hammer or do you grab a hold of the cock with your hand to pull it back? I see people do both. Is there a right or wrong way or just a matter of personal preference? Thanks

Good Question, I never really thought about before, I find I cup my right hand ,hold it vertically and pull the cock back with the two lower fingers hooked over the flint jaw screw.

 

[BP Addict]

I have arthritis in my thumbs and wrists. I've never had a problem using my thumb on a cap lock, but my flintlocks are a little stiffer. I hook my right-hand pinky around the head of the cock-screw and pull it back with that.

Walt

 

[Zutt-man]

The correct answer is whatever makes you feel comfortable. If I’m shouldering my rifle for a shot, I use my thumb. If I’m already in a ready position, I generally use my palm.

 

[sheriff john]

Thanks to having a knife cut all nerves & tendons in my right paw, I have no sense of touch in my right fingers. Left thumb to cock revolvers. Palm of right hand (while eyeballing) side locks. Set triggers are a problem.

 

[Mad L]

The Lock and stock will choose for you; I have some that I can easily reach with my thumb and easily pull back, others I use my off (left) hand, then there is my Blunderbuss that requires a Tight shouldering and full grip with my left to pry it back.
Sometimes my stance also change 'how' I cock it; standing, crouching, kneeling, sitting at a bench...
Worse was when I was still recovering from a broken rib and soare shoulder...not only cocking was a pain but sneaking out behind my wife's back with a rifle in hand was a chore!