I handled a model 21 for the first time a few weeks ago. After a lifetime of familiarity with English and European "best" it was a surprise.
It was a plain blued 21 built in the 30s, with a semi beavertail forend and it was solid, and I mean solid. The mechanical quality was a revelation.
THe loop problem is easily fixed by making a new loop with more surface area for the solder, something easy to do fif the gunsmith is not a prima donna. The Stevens loop is interesting but the same surface area can be had in a bottom loop.
