The recalled rifles are MUCH fewer and far between than the naysayin "netters" would have you believe. This story has been "blown" quite literally out of proportion (pun or not). Yes there was a bad batch of stainless that unfortunately was built into barrels of a few guns. BUT everyone who is jealous of Sako is jumping on the chance and leading many to believe that ANYTHING past, present or future with Sako's name on it is a POS. Thats the farthest thing from the truth. Call Beretta or your local dealer (with your serial number in hand) and check it our for yourself. And once you are told by them that you are ok, forget the incident and enjoy one of THE finest rifles on the planet. Remember, everyone is still scrambling to put "1.5" groups @ 100yds, guaranteed" in the advertising. Sako's leave the factory guaranteed to shoot under 1" PERIOD or they dont leave!!!

My TRG-S is a Stoeger era (99, I missed em by a year) but I wouldn't hesitate to own one today. In fact, right now I am so pissed with Kimber's dealer service that I may forgo my plans for a Montana and instead go back with my original plans of a Finn-Lite.

Good luck,
RA