I don't think that service should be that big of an issue. There are plenty of people here that specialize in Spanish boxelocks. I would definatly purchase a 16 ga if I wanted one. If I had the change I would get on of the 16 ga. Foxes from Tony.
I would get the one that fit and felt better. My third consideration would be looks. I like the looks of the RBL a little better than the typical Spanish boxelock but only the purchaser can decide that. In the Sidelocks, nothing compares to the Spanish for value.
Althoug the RBL is an unknown entity, both of the guns should last a lifetime.
I had not heard the one about Spanish steel in a long time!
