I generally use sidelocks, but a friend gave me his Traditions .50 Lightning Lightweight, the one with the 21" barrel. It is extremely accurate with the 295-grain PowerBelt bullet and 90 grains of Pyrodex P> It appears well-made, and is a pleasure to carry in the woods, light, handy and short, yet plenty powerful!! I have never tried to shoot the max. loads of 150 grains of powder, due to its' accuracy with lighter loads.