That particular model 31 I was shooting was a fixed choke 20 using 26 grams of reclaimed shot.

I too am glad to hear from you, Chuck! Its been a spell. Hope that you are back out amongst'em & cooking ... both ways.

George, all I can say is that beard, aside from qualifying as Chuck suggested is about as unbecoming as anything I've seen. Best whack that thing off before you attract a Yeti;-);-)

We can probably come up with a razor of some sort once you get it scissored within a quarter inch or so of your skin.