hello hammerguy,
i have no real mechanical bad experience with sleeved barrels.(i did have a gun sleeved many years age and was disappointed/disgusted."you wont see the join")the value aspect is of no concern to me.the seam is unsightly(to me).
the reason for my dislke..revulsion at the thought i awake one day and i own a sleeved gun.explanation .no.
just my view and its highly unlikely to change,similar to political views being almost unmovable.i have said earlier however that i look forward to viewing a sleeved gun re digs explanation.therfore never say never
cheers

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