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Offline t.caster

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J P Beck Lock
« on: March 10, 2018, 10:02:12 PM »
I just received this little jewel from Stan Hollenbaugh today. It is strong and Quick! The size of a small Siler, it is based on an original Beck lock created by Robert Ditchburn and continued by Stan after purchasing Bob's lockworks from him around 2002. Stan's locks are individually made and the springs are handforged and guaranteed for life! This one has been glass bead blasted. You can get it with a brass plate too.
Can anyone share their experience with the use of these locks?




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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2018, 10:07:38 PM »
I have the smaller version for a pistol.

Amazing little lock.  Quality is incredible for the price. Mine came polished. 

I haven't put it in a gun yet...a Beck turkey smasher jumped place in line lol.


I'm using one of Stans silver heart shaped sights on the turkey gun. I also have an order in for one of his single set triggers for my next rifle.

Nice guy and always a pleasure to do business with him.
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2018, 11:18:44 PM »
      I have used that very lock on several Beck copies that have been in the field, one for nearly 10 years.  They are great locks and very correct for that build...Ron
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2018, 11:55:58 PM »
Tom,

I used that lock in a Beck rifle, married with one of Stan's single set triggers. Mine was glass bead blasted as well.

It's an excellent and reliable lock. A lot of sparks!

Bill
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2018, 12:53:46 AM »
I have Stans left hand 'Armstrong', very nice lock.
Robby
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #5 on: March 11, 2018, 02:30:22 AM »
Here is one of those Beck copies that Ron mentioned..... built for me a few years ago using that same lock.....smooth , quick, reliable.


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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #6 on: March 11, 2018, 05:54:00 AM »
I've used both the large one and the pistol lock.  They work like a fine watch.
Excellent little lock.
I have a pistol for sale in themfor sale section with one on it.
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2018, 10:22:47 PM »
I have what Stan calls the "curved belly Ditchburn."  It's like a Swiss watch.
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2018, 02:53:54 AM »
I've been looking at the Lefthand Armstrong lock. How is this lock's size compared to the large siler? I mean will if fit the same mortice?
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #9 on: March 12, 2018, 04:40:42 AM »
I had the Armstrong and not even close to fitting the mortise of siler.  Very narrow lock being somewhere in the area of 3/4" wide.  Sold it and got the left hand f&I which is nice but still smaller than siler.
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #10 on: April 06, 2018, 04:42:21 AM »
I thank all of you for the kind words. Stan
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #11 on: May 22, 2018, 04:45:44 AM »
I suppose I am going down this road. Nice to hear all the good comments. Is there a lead time or does he have a supply of already built? As I wonder if I should order ASAP or just order when I am ready for it?
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Re: J P Beck Lock
« Reply #12 on: May 22, 2018, 04:28:16 PM »
Give Stan a call or email, he was great to work with. I think he "cooks them up while you wait", but he might have some finished locks on hand.
I think mine took 3-4 weeks to get. Worth the wait!




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