I am in the process of buying a German side by in 16 gauge. Nice gun, but the wood is not the greatest. I want to replace it. I am looking at Calico Hardwoods, Santa Rosa, Ca. Has anyone bought from them? They sell French and Claro walnut. They have Triple A blanks in Claro for like around $200. I have seen their facility and it is very extensive. My late father's hunting rifle was stocked in Claro and it has some nice colors. I called them, the other week, and I told the gentleman what I was interested in: Claro with marbling. He told me when I was ready to contact him and he would send me some pictures, electronically, of blanks.

Colin L. Kendall