L&R Locks?

[MSW]

a while ago last year my frizzen on the Renegade began to conk out (it was the second frizzen on a nearly thity year old rifle), so i e- mailed T/C and asked them where i could buy a new frizzen. ... no response, so i called them and spoke with a very nice lady who told me to send in the whole lock, which i did on a Friday. Wednesday or Thursday i had a whole new lock, which works great.

i'll probably get a replacement trigger, since the original is kind of gritty and the Davis triggers i have on my other rifles are pretty good.

 

[tg]

The only L&R locks I have used are the Queen Ann locks. I have had three of these on different guns and had no problems and excellant speed and perfomance for large locks, they were all tuned by a friend who is a very capable lock smith which no doubt helps with any brand of lock.

 

[jerrywh]

In my opinion, if they are both tuned correctly the only difference is the looks. The fastest lock I ever had was a modified Thompson Center.
I agree with Zonie. the trigger will make the most difference.

 

[Hoser1268]

Well, I made to Dixon's in PA yesterday and after talking to him he told me to shoot the gun as is. In his opinion they are very good reliable locks and he has not had any problems with them. So, I will probably leave the lock and trigger alone for now and try the gun first. Unfortunately for me it's not going to be long before I want a custom gun built. Usually when I start something I jump right in. I thank everybody for all the input and I'm sure I will be asking for suggestions when I'm ready to take the plunge into a custom rifle.

 

[ebiggs1]

Oh, I was under the opinion you had already used your gun and was not satisfied with the performance. I don't know where I got that idea but I did. Anyway I think you should use the gun as-is for a while. Otherwise how will you know if the replacement lock was any better? It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks about it, only thing is, if it is an improvement to you.

 

[CrackStock]

Unfortunately for me it's not going to be long before I want a custom gun built.

Unfortunately???

No, it is a blessing. I do not regret any ML longrifle that I have built or bought. They all please me very well. I would not have repeated the purchase of some of the factory guns, but the semi customs and kits are all a joy.

Jump right in -- the water is great!

What is on your shopping list?

 

[Hoser1268]

Unfortunately for me it's not going to be long before I want a custom gun built.

Unfortunately???

No, it is a blessing. I do not regret any ML longrifle that I have built or bought. They all please me very well. I would not have repeated the purchase of some of the factory guns, but the semi customs and kits are all a joy.

Jump right in -- the water is great!

What is on your shopping list?

Actually, When It comes time for the custom rifle I was looking at the TVM Leymen rifle. I will probably upgrade the wood to the premium maple and I like the fact that I can choose the barrel length. I don't really want a very long barrel. Probably somewhere around 28". It is a nice looking rifle. And it is only unfortunate because I have to clear it with the wife. I'm sure I would not have any regrets.

 

[CrackStock]

Mike Nesbitt will be proud of you. The Lehman is one of his favorite rifles. He particularly likes the wilted lily patchbox design. And you are right about the length being handy.

 

[Buckskinquin]

My 50 caliber percussion Hatfield main spring broke yesterday. Left a message at L&R, since I saw they make a replacement lock for Hatfield flintlocks. Call was returned today, they can and are going to make me a replacement percussion lock. Nice talking to a business that will solve what I thought was going to be a problem.