well, thompson got the barrel in 2 days from pa. mailed it monday afternoon and they got it wednesday at noon.they sent me a post card that i got on friday that said they got the barrel on wednesday. this co. is good to work with. i wish BERETTA was as good as THOMPSON. as many guns i bought from beretta not as good as thompson. i will update everything on this blueing/repair of this barrel.also they take your credit card over phone AFTER work is done.