Poll: Will the closing of Goex dissuade you from buying a Flintlock?

[PathfinderNC]

This is a simple yes/no/unsure poll; With the closing down of the Goex Black Powder plant dissuade you (choose against) buying a Flintlock rifle or pistol?

 

[Travis186]

Not at all. Schuetzen/Swiss already stated they are ramping up production to meet demand, Goex will be back, and if all else fails. I can always make my own. I love these things too much to give them up.

 

[Kansas Kid]

Not at all. Might even be the time to get a deal on one.

 

[BrantWW]

Nope! I just ordered 50lbs from Buffalo Arms.

I'm set for life.

 

[Jcmitcham]

Nope! I just ordered 50lbs from Buffalo Arms.

I'm set for life.

 

[BrantWW]

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No worries here. LOL

 

[RicM]

Not I said the blind man as he picked up his hammer and saw.

That’s a huge NO!! If I can’t buy it I’ll learn to make it.

 

[Eterry]

In under a year, 2 at most, I predict we'll hardly recall Goex closing. I have 6 flintlocks, would love a few more.

 

[tenngun]

No

 

[Notchy Bob]

I voted "no." I have several flintlock smoothbores, but don't currently have a rifle in flint. As soon as the gun budget allows and I make some space, I plan to order a flinter. Still deciding exactly what I want it to be, so there's no rush, but it's definitely in the queue.

Notchy Bob

 

[Rudyard]

In under a year, 2 at most, I predict we'll hardly recall Goex closing. I have 6 flintlocks, would love a few more.

'A gentleman needs his battery! ' of course '
Regards Rudyard

 

[ord sgt]

I've had flinters for 40 years. I will continue to shoot them until I am not able to pull the trigger.

 

[ohio ramrod]

As more and more rendezvous are no longer being held I have a life time supply on hand. At 75 my remaining life will not be long!

 

[rick1964]

It’s not us that have several flinters us that have been shooting for years. Us that have some or more powder on hand plus flints and lead That are not going to buy guns. It’s the new guys. Don’t know exactly what is needed or where to get it and how to use it that will say it’s to much trouble to deal with cause they are not addicted to it in all ways we are. thats what’s possibly going to bite this hobby the hardest

 

[TrapperDude]

Well, I've always been a handgun guy, primarily, so my first BP weapons were a revolver and a flintlock pistol. I still want a flintlock rifle, though. If anything, maybe this entire black powder shortage will make it easier to find a broader selection of them in stock as time goes on.

 

[windini]

It won't discourage me from buying my first flintlock! Just as soon as the budget says "start looking for the right one."

 

[FlinterNick]

Nope.. i live in NJ where black powder isn’t sold at any local sporting good stores, its always been a challenge securing some Without having to do a hazmat order.

With a a family of 6, I don’t find myself at the range too often or being able to keep up with the reenactment group schedule Too.

I prefer to build rather than shoot anyhow.

 

[user 48702]

Nope, not at all.

 

[oldwood]

Have pretty much 20 yrs. ago lost interest in modern firearms. Will continue shooting m/l's until I'm blind or dead. The deer herd in the area would like to see me quit hunting. Not happening , as they are too good to eat........

 

[FlinterNick]

Keep faith everyone, there is a national need for black powder. The United States Government is the number one consumer of blackpowder and GOEX was its number one supplier, I don’t see how any chemical engineering firm would pass up a contract like that.