TRUE! It is on the way out to be replaced with the SPS. Thats why you get one now! killer deals on out standing rifles!! i dont even look at the 710. Take xd 9's advice. get on e-bay and find a stock to cut, then when he grows, put the original back on. Oh and BTW a 30.06 with the limbsaver kicks (felt recoil) the same as the 243 without one!!! I'd go with the bigger gun. Just my 2c