Dewey, thank you for your honest assessment. I like American guns out of emotional attachment, but i am sure other sidelock actions (holland & holland for example) are undoubtedly mechanically superior. Noone has ever brought back or mimiced the LC for good reason. That said if i could get my hands on my grandfather's crown grade i would trade several of my Jules Bury made guns for it.

There comes a point when shooting is more about feeling than reason and popularity is ultimately about emotion.

I respect your opinion, and moreover your experience.

Michael Dittamo
Topeka, KS