Torador barrel for comment.

[kahnjar1]

I note that Rick and Richard mention a "recoil lug" in relation to Torador barrels.
Can you explain the purpose of this please.
In most firearms the recoil is absorbed by the stock, and the shooters shoulder/arm.
The barrels of my two matchlocks both have a pin holding the barrel firmly in place which goes thru a lug with a hole in it. Barrel bands as well obviously.
Stu