An annular metal-to-metal sealing system comprises at least one metal member defining an annular sealing surface and an annular seal body which is comprised of a high strength metal material and which is positioned substantially concentrically relative to the annular sealing surface. The seal body has at least one flexible portion which is flexed during assembly to develop a seal activating force, and the metal-to-metal sealing system further comprises at least one annular soft metal sealing insert which is supported by the flexible portion and which is maintained in sealing engagement with the annular sealing surface by the seal activating force.
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/396,622 filed on Mar. 24, 2003, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,869,080, which is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/819,121 filed on Mar. 27, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,561,521.
