I wish the world was still the same as when I was 8. But it's not. The world of double guns is a competitive, not cooperative arena. With the internet, it is now a worldwide competitive arena. Behavior and prices show it. Most of these sites are foyer's to the marketplace, not chatty boardrooms.
It is a mistake that people would choose to take their expertise to their graves with them.
Keep in mind, that most craftsmen share their knowledge as much for ego and marketing as friendly help. It does however become somewhat repetitious after a while, decreasing one's interest in telling the story a 10th time.
