Woa Gander, take a deep breath. You know I own a CVA, and like you, I'm not the least bit worried about it blowing up so long as I stay within tolerance. I'm simply questioning why no one seems to make replacement or interchangeable barrels for them. I have, since my post, determined that neither Dixie nor GM make barrels for them, though CVA suggested I call them. You'd think they'd know. The Dixie guy said " the CVA's are too inexpensive a gun. The barrels would cost more than the guns do". Well, not exactly true. Deer Creek, also suggested by CVA,has a barrel to fit my gun for $95 that's a 1:48. I'd like a faster twist than that. So someone can make a barrel for these guns under $100. Still wondering why there aren't more options. I get the feeling the industry may be lined up against CVA. Interesting.