Thanks for the kind words Seattle ...I am humbled. I won't comment on any topic if I don't have experience with it , i don't rely on hearsay. You know I wanted one of these things(Ruger no 1) first time I layed eyes on one as a Kid reading Shooters Bible. I went thru the fiberglass stock/SS rifle thing, big mag,med mag every kind of variation for a long time and they really lack character. I just started collecting No 1's and other walnut/blued steel guns and I absolutely love my collection.