I examined three or four in the past ranging in price from $1400 (used) to $2,000 new. For the price I could find nothing wrong with them. Why is proud wood on BSS or Model 23 ok, but not ok on RGL? If I was in position of control at Ruger I would concentrate on sending .375 Alaskans to Alaska and forget American double gun fans. If they want hand assembled and hand finished round action let them order one from Scotland. That's it, go find one for $2600 or whatever RGL MSRP was!