Stuffin a Ford motor into a Chevy

[Davemuzz]

Not to get into how I arrived at the X-tra parts that I got, 'cause that post could get long :yakyak: but right now all I need to complete a T\C 50 cal flintlock is the lock itself.

I've bid on a few on E-hey but let's just say I've not "won" (I thought when you won something, it cost like a dollar---waite, that's another post).

So, my question is on a T\C Hawken stock that is carved for a T\C lock set, can I fit say a L&R lock set into it and (1) make it work and (2) have it look good?

Thanks for your input.

Dave

 

[fitter]

L&R makes a replacement flintlock for T/C.TOW lists on their site,and their catalog

 

[lonewolf5347]

the L&R lock has to be inletted deeper in the t/c stock: :thumbsup:

 

[Davemuzz]

Thanks guys for the information :bow: I did'nt know L&R made "drop in" (well almost) replacement locks for T\C's.

I went to their web site (Until today, I didn't think to look for their site) and found it interesting that their warranty for a "regular" L&R lock was one year. But, for a "drop in" or the "RPL line" as they call it is only 30 days.

That is quite a difference in warranty periods...plus the fact that they charge $15 more for the RPL lock than the regular lock. They boast that the RPL is built to include features expected from the #1 lock maker.

But if the product is that good, I just wonder why only a 30 day warranty as opposed to a one year warranty. That is quite a time period difference for a product that cost more.

Dave

 

[Zonie]

I don't know about the warranty but one of the main differences between the L&R lock and the TC lock is the mainspring.

The TC lock uses coil springs throughout while the L&R uses the flat springs like the old locks use.

This results in the need to make a deeper cut into the stock to clear the flat spring.

zonie

 

[Davemuzz]

Does anyone have any experience with the frizzen life of the L&R?

I know T\C gives em a life time warranty--just send them the old one and they will send you back a new one.

Does the L&R lock make ignition quicker, faster, better, more good lookin than the T\C?

So, 2 questions....frizzen life....and lock speed.

thanks

 

[Birddog6]

IMHO, I would put a T/C lock in it. Lifetime warranty on the T/C lock & if ever a problem, they WILL fix the lock & make it work. And the ones I have seen with the new frizzens in them are REAL sparkers too ! It is what the rifle was made for, it works well & it is reliable in that rifle. I would also get one of their new vent liners for the rifle. If the T/C lock you get doesn't have the New frizzen in it, from what I am told you can send it to them & tell them you think it should spark better than it does & most likely they will upgrade the lock or send you a new lock. :grin: How could they be any easier to deal with.
:thumbsup:

 

[bob1961]

get one from T/C and git there warranty along with it...........bob

 

[fitter]

Perhaps on second thought. Trash that junk and build you a real gun.For all the manure that you will go through dealing with those people, you will perhaps have learned its better to make a real gun. That's the way we used to do it. T/C wasn't around then, and you had to make it. You
can do it on a kitchen table if you want too. Everybody seems to be so lazy these days. Maybe you can call T/C on your cell phone.Sorry just trying to illustrate a point. Roundball semms to be quite ignorant as well, as he keeps messing with this junk. Get over it, get or make a real gun. Lot's of T/C's and CVA have blown up.Your choice. Helicoils bul.... What A lame excuse.

 

[fitter]

Bird, you are in denial as well. T/C is junk, always has been. Go ahead get yourself a helicoil touchole. Kill somebody. Terrible fit,materials, and workmanship are unacceptable. Thihk about it all of you.

 

[steveh]

Bird, you are in denial as well. T/C is junk, always has been. Go ahead get yourself a helicoil touchole. Kill somebody. Terrible fit,materials, and workmanship are unacceptable. Thihk about it all of you.

Hell of an attitude you got there, fitter! Where does your expertise come from regarding T/C?

 

[hobbles]

fitter
I have never had any problem with the people at T/C, And they aren't junk, They may not be the BEST weapon out there, But they ain't junk, As for the "Roundball seems to be quite ignorant" statement, I don't AGREE with every thing roundball says, We all have our own way of doin thing's, But that man in NOT ignorant, And he does know T/C gear, I will listen to is advice any time,, You seem to have a bad attitude towards T/C, Tell us why..

 

[Birddog6]

Bird, you are in denial as well. T/C is junk, always has been. Go ahead get yourself a helicoil touchole. Kill somebody. Terrible fit,materials, and workmanship are unacceptable. Thihk about it all of you.

Sir, the man simply asked about a lock for his rifle, he didn't ask for a rant of mass produced firearms & their quality or your opinion of them. Go take a happy pill, you obviously are in need of one....... :shake:

 

[MSW]

at the risk of jumping into the midst of a catfight, i agree with Birddog...

i've never had problems (except the self- inflicted kind) with my T/C lock. i've shot through a pair of frizzens, flints too numerous to count, and who knows how much lead, but the thing just keeps chugging along. if the lock time is slow, i can't tell; so

-i'm too easily pleased
or
-the lock really isn't junk
or
-i'm really lucky to have one of the good ones and the others are junk
or
-those who claim T/C is 'junk' are mistaken

 

[Pork Chop]

Lot's of T/C's and CVA have blown up.Your choice.

I am not going to join the urinating contest at this point, but I want to hear some evidence of T/Cs that were properly loaded and maintained blowing up. The same for CVAs (other than the Apollo inline POS that they warn about on their website). I keep hearing rumors that it has happened "a lot", but no one has posted dates, times, newspaper stories, photos, etc. I have seen some rather reprehensible firearms throw lead without self destruction - I have yet to see a TC or a CVA that has or would do that.

Step up to the plate - give some evidence.

 

[roundball]

In addition to the newcomer's arrogant and uniunformed attitude, he obviously has a reading & comprension problem... :rotf:...I've never seen a single post on the Internet that talks about helicoils in a TC barrel.
:rotf:

The guy is obviously a troll trying to provoke a fight...the good news is Claude has a provision for such people: The Ignore Feature :applause:

Friend of mine that just got started with Flintlocks bought a used .45cal TC Hawken Flintlock...had the old style lock...sent it to TC and in a week had a complete brand new Flint lock assembly in his mailbox...no way to improve on that customer service!
:thumbsup:

Hat's off to Thompson / Center...one of the very finest US firearms companies there is!
:hatsoff:

 

[Davemuzz]

So....Fitter....don't be bashful.....tell me what you really think! :shake:

Nuthin like tryin to get some information from people who know...then you get your post highjacked. I hate when that happens.

Dave

 

[bob1961]

looks like it's time to get the troll guard dog out to chase them away again :rotf: ....don't worry zonie she likes ya again :hatsoff: ......bob

 

[bob1961]

at first when i read the title to yer thread...."Stuffin a Ford motor into a Chevy"....i was wondering why on earth would anyone ever would want to do that....maybe a chevy in a ford :rotf: ....but back on topic now....like my other post i would just keep trying to find a T/C lock and have there warranty to go with it....if ya know someone who has extra lock ya might git cheap or catologs have them fer bout 100.00 last time i looked....yer much better sticking with the T/C lock IMHO :hatsoff: ...........bob

 

[CrackStock]

rd, you are in denial as well. T/C is junk, always has been. Go ahead get yourself a helicoil touchole. Kill somebody. Terrible fit,materials, and workmanship are unacceptable. Thihk about it all of you.

Fitter,

I think that you are unduly harsh on T/C here. I think that their button rifling is a bit shallow, that the the coil spring locks could be replaced with a traditional V spring lock and their stocks are a tad too straight.

I also like to build my own guns or have them built so that they fit me well and have the features that I want.

However, I believe that the T/Cs are an outstanding value for an introductory gun. I have never heard of any T/C product giving anything but safe and decent performance. Their support of their products is second to none. (Aside from the Cherokee/Seneca line which is understandable considering the effects of the fire)

We have 6 T/C sidelocks and are too fond of them to let any of them go.

CS