I asked Mike if he wanted the job.

My initial contact with him about this project included the rust blue part.

I received a price list, which included rust bluing. No other comments were attached to the price list.

This was three years ago, before the delays were reported by others.

A simple "I don't want a rust blue job" would have sufficed.

I've turned down jobs myself. I understand burnout.

The man is not obligated to work for me but a simple phone call would be nice, or even just send the barrels back.

Promises unkept are another matter and unacceptable.

"The price of good shotgunnery is constant practice" - Fred Kimble