Researcher,
Thanks for the anouncement date. I placed my order tonight. Hopefully,I'm in the game early this time and won't have to wait another 18 months. I like my 20 gauge RBL very much and it's very affective in the field or on clay targets.
To me, a SxS is at its best in a 28 gauge. It is so aesthetically pleasing and has killing power that exceeds all expectations. This purchase was a "no brainer" for me.
Incidentally, I was at my local gun club Sunday and one of my sporting clays partners was commenting on how much knowledge he had gained from a certain "Researcher" regarding Fox doubles on their collectors website....small world.
I do like the concept of 30 inch bbls but this is trumped by my love of open chokes. From a collector's standpoint, I'm sure the 30" guns will be more desirable, but, I learned a long time ago to make my gun buying decisions based on personal preference.