Wonderful to see so much progress. Well done Bill.

I too am impatient to see the top tang welding. Right now we are having a debate with the machinist on modifying the design to a split arrangement and welding the trigger plate after machining for economy and convenience. Glad you will provide some pioneering knowledge and experience on that step.

And that trigger guard looks good too. Designing a trigger guard is much more difficult than the shape suggests.

The two small holes inside the action are for the sear spring screws?

Looking forward to the next phase with baited breath.