The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

CCCWC November competition voters’ comments
 
Clue no. 9: Altogether, forward line leads with charge (18, 4 words)

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A clue to LOCK STOCK AND BARREL.
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Good try but surface seems a little awkward to me
2.Nice clue but 'barrel' and 'charge' (attack quickly) aren't quite synonymous.