Flintlock Fellow
40 Cal
I get the sentiment, but that’s not always a practical or fair response. Building a rifle from scratch—or even assembling a kit—requires time, tools, skills, and experience that not everyone has. People buy from Kibler precisely because he has a reputation for high-quality work, and if someone has a concern or preference about a rifle they paid (or are going to pay) for, it’s reasonable for them to voice it. Customer feedback is how craftsmen refine their work, and discussing pros and cons doesn’t mean someone is ungrateful—it just means they care about the details.If you don't like the way that Mr Kibler did the rifle, then build one yourself and get exactly what you want.
I’ll admit it’s probably too early in the game, with too many unknowns, to start tearing Kibler’s Hawken apart. But when did respecting someone and their business mean you have to agree with everything they say or do? Healthy discussion and critique are part of what pushes craftsmanship forward, no?
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