Thanks KJ. Again, I apologize for the late response to all, especially Reins and Phsimone. I know it bothered them the most. I should have posted that I would be out of town for a while and would reply upon my return but failed to do so. I'll be much better in the future. Sorry again guys. About the R499, I actually showed the 499 to someone at the local range right before I left who was interested. I had planned on keeping my all black newer R9 for occasional weekend carry and parting with the farmie as it was a safe queen. However, the guy liked the deer park in all black and didn't want to part with the cash for the farmie. He offered 800 and a 44 special Rossi 720 in trade. So now I've kept 499, put the uncle mikes grip sleeve on it, and will give it some carry time. Kind of makes me feel better to keep it and end up with cash and another 44 special (another one of my weaknesses). Anyway, it all worked out with the gun but I am sorry I offended several people.
