Triple7, Im willing to give the New Company, in Dire Straights or not, the Benifit of the Doubt. We wont know what is what, as far as Quality goes, untill the Special Editions become available. Im betting that they will be Fine Shooters, but I may be wrong ! Good, Bad , or Indifferent, Ill post my thoughts on the Rifle, after I recieve mine. Good Shooting!