You're fighting a losing battle, Ted. Most of us would rather have a gun that looks nice, was built right here by our ancestors, but after many tens of thousands of rounds shoots loose and has to be corrected, than shoot an ugly gun all our lives.

I know you won't agree, but the old adage that "pretty is as pretty does" only goes so far. And for most of us, not quite as far as a sliding breech gun.

All my best, SRH

May God bless America and those who defend her.