Hi Michael
Yes I have fallen in love with the 44½ action there is no reasonable explanation for this, I was wondering is your .22 a 22LR? And is it on a 44 or 44½ action.
I had one in m y hands, CPA made up at Wyoming Armory in Cody and it was just such a well made action that I have to own an original, I have one from CPA on the way to me in 38-55 with a RKS gain twist barrel on, I hope it will reach me before Christmas.
Yes I am aware of the firing pin problem but as far as I understand it is only on the rim fire models the broken pins occur and the one I have plans to build is a CF .33-47.
Michael