Trad Gang

Main Boards => PowWow => Topic started by: buckracks7 on March 04, 2010, 03:52:00 PM

Title: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: buckracks7 on March 04, 2010, 03:52:00 PM
For anyone who has tried a locket socket 2 piece, and the same make in a 1 piece, did you notice any difference in shooting characteristics?
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: STEVE R. on March 04, 2010, 08:55:00 PM
I have 2 pl's one takedown and one one piece. The take down is about three pounds heaver, but there is no big diference in the way they shoot. The  locket socket is the best thing on the market for a take down. You cannot tell it is a two piece when it is strung. No ugly line or bumps or other unsightley stuff on  the handle.
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: PastorSteveHill on March 04, 2010, 09:19:00 PM
Agreed!
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: buckracks7 on March 05, 2010, 01:58:00 AM
Thanks a lot for your replies.
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: kung fu kid on March 05, 2010, 02:23:00 AM
I agree 100% with Steve.  I have 2 Widow PLX's - one's the locket socket, and the other's a hinge system.  They both feel identical to a 1-pc PLX I just sold.  Luv them Widows.
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: frassettor on March 05, 2010, 06:13:00 AM
I to have 2 Widow plx's and notice no difference. Its really a nice system. I rarely ever "take them down", only when I either store them, or go on an out of state hunt or something.
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: Bob Miller on March 05, 2010, 07:14:00 AM
I would think 3 ozs heavier rather than 3 pounds between the TD and 1 piece.
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: buckracks7 on March 05, 2010, 08:23:00 AM
Is accuracy the same?
Title: Re: Locket Socket Difference?
Post by: 684Kevin on March 05, 2010, 09:57:00 PM
If you plan on shooting the locket socket without the "sure grip" or a "beaver tail" grip installed you may not like the unsightly appearance of the handle in the grip area since it is a dull black instead of the wood used in the bow.  I prefer the old style take down system for that reason, or a one piece with the all wood grip.