This is my first post here so let me start by saying what a great sight you all have here. I was into rendevouzs alot when i was young, but got married had kids and you no. I sold my custom flinter and all my gear, but thinking about takeing my 12 year old son to a few local shoots this year. I gave my son my springfield hawkin 50. its a great shooter, and he loves it. I was thinking of a lyman great plains rifle 54. in a flintlock, how many guys use them at shoots? and how do they hold up? im currently unemployed and getting ready to back to college to change careers, so money is an object. I would love another custom but its just not in the cards right now. I think i have enough stuff around to sell or trade for a used gpr what do you all think? thanks denny