Yeah, the old Dixie catalog mentioned the soft frizzen problem with them. They also sold a case hardening compound to reharden them, so they'd spark reliably. I think the original catalog price was about $39.95, so what can you expect!Kit's are fine. I know the tower flintlock, dad has one that won't spark to save it's life.
While I generally admire brevity, a brief elucidation would be helpful.Stay clear away from the Trapper flintlock pistol.