Well I couldn't wait until I got to FL. I just placed my order and having it shipped there. As for getting a lefty version I've been shooting RH flinters for about 40 years so I'm used to the flash a couple inches from my nose. I do have a buyer for my Hawken that I had in the classifieds to recupe some of the funds. I just hope he doesn't back out - right B? Then if I sell the Knight I'll be in good shape. That Knight is a real great buy. A nice clean rifle with excellent bore and trigger.