I haven't actually received the gun yet, and though I made the call last Thursday, it hadn't shipped as of this morning, with no firm estimate about when it would ship. I guess the guns are flying off the shelves in Owatonna and the shipping staff can't keep up. The say it's all tight and solid. The add's still up, so you can check it out. Price was $700.
http://www.gunsinternational.com/Belgian...un_id=100396731

I did learn about the Belgian date-proof marks, so that will be one of the first things to check out when it arrives. I'll probably lean towards the light side on loads, though I'd consider trying 1 1/8 oz or even 1 1/4 if I can find reasonably low pressure options. Thanks to all for the information!
Bill