Canvasback, thank you for helping SDH with his article; I would have never learned about Manufrance Simplex or Ideals without it. Jens Ziegenhahn was very interested in the article.
Brittanyman, Jens offered my a push-button forearm release or the latch; I chose the latch for more engraving space and it resembles my beloved Superposeds. I have not fired a triggerplate gun yet (although the Superposeds resemble that design), but I agree the design is very good and strong and seems to be well liked.
In regards to your fit and finish comment, I will agree it is extremely nice. Jens said himself that custom gun parts are not perfectly made, but they are perfectly put together. Having done the "London Gunwalk" just last month of H&H, Purdy, Williams and Son, Beretta, etc, I can say with confidence Jen's gun will match or beat them in fit and finish. That's why the Krieghof Essencia's are priced the way they are.
