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IM,
Re: the engraving process. A year ago the CSMC guys told me it
was going to be photo-chemically etched, commonly done on factory guns like Citoris. Process steps from a web page:

• Generate artwork on mylar from Mech-Tronics in-house CAD/CAM system or customer supplied data.
• Clean and pre-treat the material.
• Apply 1.5 mil dry PHOTO RESIST (photographically resistant) mylar layered film to the metal sheet to be etched.
• Expose the film via UV (Ultraviolet) light to transfer the piece part photographically to the previously treated sheet of metal.
• Develop the metal sheet thereby exposing the piece part image.
• Chemically remove the unprotected material areas by etching.
• Rinse and strip the photographically resistant film from the sheet.
• Proceed to next steps of manufacturing operations

Well just got back from the innaugural hunt. This one's a kepper. Shot a bunch of chukar including a true double on my first two shots. I took some pics but I didn't bring my USB cable with me so they'll have to wait. I actually have to say I was a bit surprised how well I shot it, it's stocked a bit high for me but it didn't seem to matter. It's not the same quality as my Garbi but I paid twice the RBL for that. Don't think anything in the price range touches it. It handles great, looks great, tastes great mmmmmmmm...RBL.

PS I'll measure the wrist when I get home it is thicker than average but feels comfortable. This is the first 20 gauge SxS that I've had and it feels to be between my 28 and 16..

Thamk Yeti

As promised, here's a couple from shots 1 and 2....