Chance - I just read the quoted email, and now I'm crying! I'm overcome with grief at the ending of an era, and also because I know I will have to drop some serious cash on the new version of the old Contender. I'm very happy that SSK will still be up and running with the same old crew that has produced many barrels in my collection. I still have a few chamberings left to fill in the gaps so I will be continuing my business with them. I'm feeling better now.