Good news...(finally....) Last night I picked up my PIF 09/22/05, AOS, Exhibition Claro, ST, SG, 14 3/4" pull RBL last night and did a quick once-over and I'm pleased to report that (so far) everything looks good...No checkering anomalies, engraving is what I expected, and the exhibition Claro has nice figure... So far chalk me up as a satisfied customer.....(I'll post some Pics when I get the camera fired up....)-Doug