My question is why aren't Chapuis DR's much more popular among DR shooters in the States? Is it marketing that makes Heym Merkle or Kreighoff so much more popular or is it the image and reputation of the well built German machine? George Caswell of Champlin Arms USA ( an authority and leading dealer in DR's) says he has shot all current Doubles and defies anyone to show him a better made gun and a better value than Chapuis.... period. Not only are they fine guns but I believe they are a much nicer and classier looking gun than most German guns. But what really matters is accuracy. And with my Chapuis PH2 470 NE will print with the best of them and there are also a few Buff and a couple of Elephants that will attest to that as well !!!