Guess I just got lucky ........

Twice.

I am truly sorry for other's misfortunes with them. I've had no mechanical problems with my two Turkish S X Ss, and no wood finish issues, and no rust problems, in spite of using them in high humidity, rain, and high heat conditions shooting doves. I got more than "what I paid for".

Not going to get into a debate over Turkish guns. It wouldn't change anyone's mind anyway. Simply stating my experiences.

May God bless America and those who defend her.