Nice job, Jeff. The weight reduction is impressive. That would make a mighty fine dove gun, although I would probably shoot it better on doves at the original weight. Much better at the current weight for carrying, tho'.
Seeing it has piqued my curiosity once again as to why we almost never see these receivers engraved. I think it screams for some tasteful engraving. Is it because it is "just a Ruger, after all", or does it have something to do with the stainless not taking engraving well. I think I recall having seen one engraved very nicely, so I am prone to think it is not the metallurgy, as it relates to engraving. Engraving would really take that gun to another level, but I understand you said it is basically a bad weather gun.
All my best, Stan
