LOL- Well, with 2 kids and Christmas coming, hurry may not be an option. I did see the better pics you mentioned, and can see that the nipple is exposed. It did answer one question. That being if there are modern options that will qualify.

I am also seriously considering going more traditional. Something like a percussion Hawken type rifle. I want to take my time, get some input and get what I'm sure I want the first time.

Scott