RE: I'm taking a poll..All replies welcome...
I wouldn't ever buy one w/o having at least held it first. I feel it's like buying shoes, you wouldn't want to spend the money on hunting boots and only have them not fit and rub blisters on your feet. No two brands are going to fit or shoot the same. I'm actually kind of surprised that so many people would. I guess that if I have been shooting the same brand for a number of years I might consider it.