IM, I am transfering a 20 with upgraded wood for a friend. I had not had ANY interest in these guns until I saw this gun in the flesh. The wood and checkering on his have me thinking of buying one for myself. I can't imagine not liking the checkering. Also, if you don't like the engraving, the checkering and ordered regular old wood, why would you even take it out as a shooter, life is too short?