Percussion Locks L&R vs Pedersole

[Tinker]

I have a question...I am needing to know if their is a significant quality difference in percussion locks made by Pedersole and L&R. I am considering purchasing a rifle and have found two that I am considering. The main difference is the lock. I am not had a Pedersole rifle so I have no experienced with them. So please chime in with some advice.
Tinker

 

[Smokey Plainsman]

So you’re comparing a Pedersoli rifle and what I assume would be a custom rifle with an L&R percussion lock?

Don’t look too hard into it. A percussion lock is very simple. Much less variables than a flint lock. For what it’s worth, the L&R lock on my custom percussion rifle is super nice and smooth. Also, the percussion lock on my Pedersoli percussion pistol is also really nice.

 

[ChrisPer]

Same. My Pedersoli percussion lock (Charles Moore pistol) works well. So do all my percussion arms.

 

[Griz44Mag]

I have no issues with my Pedersoli locks, flint or percussion.

 

[Grenadier1758]

Percussion locks are all quite similar in performance. Both are excellent percussion locks.

 

[hanshi]

I've owned Pedersoli, CVA, Traditions and many other percussion guns. Never was there an issue with any of them; it's pretty difficult to screw up building a cap lock. They are very simple beasts.

 

[Loyalist Dave]

I am not had a Pedersole rifle so I have no experienced with them. So please chime in with some advice.

As folks have written, it's tough to screw up a caplock lock. The only difference with Pedersoli locks that I've seen compared to a brand like L&R, is that the cost of replacement springs and screws for a Pedersoli tends to be rather high. If you bugger up a screw or snap a mainspring, it will cost more from what I've seen in the past to replace the parts if it's a Pedersoli lock.

LD

 

[Tinker]

Appreciate the feedback. You reinforced my observations on the lock choice. I have not had much trouble with any cap locks I have owned, other than those caused by old age. If it was flinter, I would be more selective. So I have made the offer on one of two rifles and we will see if Santa has me on the nice list. Merry Christmas to all!