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Decisions

Post by blackisler » Sat Jun 22, 2013 2:07 pm

Decisions, Decisions, Do I go for a Flintlock Pistol or another Percussion pistol ??????? what's the pros or cons of either one and what is your choice of preference
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Re: Decisions

Post by DuncaninFrance » Sun Jun 23, 2013 1:52 am

Percussion = Less trouble to shoot ( No misaligned / damaged flint :( )
Flinter..........Everyone should have one flinter, great fun!

My flinter = a Le Page, expensive but Oh so nice.
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Re: Decisions

Post by Niner » Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:43 am

If you already have a percussion single shot pistol then the flinter is the one to seriously consider for the sake of the experience of shooting it....like Duncan says. If you have neither, get the percussion first.
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Re: Decisions

Post by blackisler » Sun Jun 23, 2013 12:44 pm

That's just it I have two single shot percussion and one revolver ,I am selling one single shot and looking to replace it , I am swaying towards the flint lock just for the experience and also there in no other one in the club
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Re: Decisions

Post by DuncaninFrance » Mon Jun 24, 2013 2:47 am

Problem solved then - get on with it!!
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