OK, barrels showed up in my hands finally, day 3 after being handed off by said gunsmith for a drive around the region. What a relief!

They are safely back in my safe, where they will stay until the next time I get them out for a trip to the range or field. Only tungsten matrix for these!

Well, this all has taken it out of me. I'm logging off and will be away for my first holiday of the summer. Thanks again for your observations and best to all.

GG