Originally Posted By: old colonel
In looking at the designs (BLE vs SLE) the one difference I find that seems to favor the SLE is the use of replaceable firing pins (stykers). I have had to replace the hammer on an A&D style action on which the pin had broken off. While it is an uncommon occurence it is much easier to fix on SLE. Is there a boxlock design which does not had the firing pin integral to the hammer.


Many, many, boxlocks, have disc set strikers, which allow for servicing the pin from the front, as opposed to taking the gun down. This is a great idea on a boxlock, which, doesn't take down all that easily.
I'm no fan of integral strikers, either. No, they don't break that often, yes, it will break right at the begining of the hunt of a lifetime.

Best,
Ted