That is a very kind thing to do Norm. Isn't that the same one you bought from me not long ago? I also have two brass, and obviously quite a few aluminum. I discussed having these made in brass, my gunsmith has a CNC machine so other than being a bit tougher on cutter bits they are just as easy to make. It was the cost that was the deciding factor in the material. As far as durability I have had no complaints, in fact have sold quite a few to gunsmiths .
Hell he said he could make them out of titanium, steel, magnesium or any other metal but the decision was to keep the price low for members. Once he had the program set the price came down on the second , and future runs.