No, no, no. Flintlocks are slow. Just ask the armchair experts. Haven't you seen the movies?
That is very impressive. I'd thought of using it for my rock lock pan. Now I know it's good stuff.
When people speak of ignition delay in sidelocks, they are often not aware of the optical illusion.
They see the flash at the breech, and then the flash at the muzzle.
Well, with an inline or a cartridge gun, you don't see a flash at the breech.
No bullet leaves the muzzle at the instant of primer ignition. There is always a short delay between primer ignition, and muzzle flash.
The bullet can't be in two places at once.
Plus, a 42 inch long barrel is going to appear to have more delay, because the flame front has to travel 3-1/2 FEET, before reaching the muzzle.
With a good lock, the "delay" has nothing to do with ignition, and everything to do with your eyes playing tricks on your brain.
Plus, the lower the velocity, the longer the perceived "delay".
Then again, we live in a world where new shooters learn everything they think they know about guns from movies and video games.
I know people who actually think that shooting a pistol "gangsta style" is more accurate, because it doesn't recoil upwards as much.
God help us.
Great case in point, the Colt Python .357 is LESS powerful than the CZ75 9x19 and the Makarov 9x18, on the Call of Duty video game series. (?!?!??)
Gofig.
I remember learning about guns from gun people.
Now, the kids learn about guns from uber-geeks who grew up playing Dungeons and Dragons in their Grandma's basements.
Rant off. Sorry Phil.
Your flintlock ignition video should be required viewing for anyone wishing to post on THR BP forum.
It looks like the Goex 4f will be relegated to pocket revolver (31 and 36 cal) duty, and I'll need to get some Null-B for the flash pan on the Dixie TMR.
Now, I want a flintlock pistol.
