How does Kibler's make its own locks, and how are they different from other locks?
Kibler's makes its own locks rather than relying on outside suppliers, which lets them control more of the components and quality. The biggest difference from other locks is precision: most components are CNC machined, with the exception of the cock, frizzen body, and top jaw, though even the frizzen gets significant CNC machining. That precision improves part quality, operability, and interchangeability. Kibler's also puts significant design effort into making the locks historically correct and aesthetically appealing.