etothepii

Who do you think is the best all around black powder arms manufacturer? Things to consider: Price, reliability, style, customer service, variety, and just about anything else you can think of!

Now don't get nasty with each other. I saw a similar poll on one of the bow hunting sites, and it was perfectly civil.

cayugad

Actually most of the major companies are great. Knight, CVA, Traditions, and Thompson Center are all top notch. I have had excellent experiences with Thompson Center Arms. I have owned a couple of their rifles and there quality is fantastic. They are also a leader in the industry with new ideas. Their Customer Service is excellent and they are willing to go that little extra to make the person happy. I think they would be my choice.

KIDD642

My vote would be T/C (thompson Center) They have great customer service and product support.

Triple Se7en

Read the most satisfied results coming from Thompson Center & Knight ML owners.... myself included. I'm about to find out how well T/C responds to a broken lock on my T/C Renegade. As usual, I'm expecting it to get fixed for free.

UncleNorby

T/C - But then again, I've owned only T/C. They will fix or replace anything, 99.9% of the time for no charge. I used to live down the road from their plant in NH. That was handy, and you had to be silly not to use T/C, just because it was so easy to get a quick fix. Saying that, I would also say that it was not often that things broke. They will talk to you about any problem over the phone and take the time to get you straight. I think their quality is better than CVA and the like. Can't say anything about Knight.

etothepii

Not a popular topic, I guess. Well, my vote is for T/C. Knocks against them are price and lack of selection (hand guns). But their quality and customer service more than make up for it. They do have a good selection in terms of inline vs. traditional (cap and flint), also kits. Plus, they produce the innovative Omega and Contender/Encore.

Jorgy

I'm a knight man myself, but I think that TC is right up there with them. I would never turn down a free on, that is for sure

mammasboy

T/C

Ruger-Redhawk

This is a hard question. I can't say who is the best.I've dealt with T/C and Knight. Both are top notch in their Customer Service and quality.Never dealing with Ruger in the BP dept. I would imagine I would receive the same kind of service from the BP dept as I have from the regular firearms dept..I contacted CVA once about a manual and received fast service.Thankfully of all the ones mentioned I've had good service from all of them.I would say T/C has a slight edge but a very slight one if any.
Ruger Redhawk

woolley bear

i'm impressed with knight and T/C equally

both are high quality