Here is my new Searcy 470. I've been shooting it about two weeks now. My first impressions are:

The wood was better than I expected.

It shoots better than I expected - 1 1/2" four shot group at 50 yds.

The engraving is better than the Merkle I had but definately not as good as the classic Westley Richards etc.

It is well balanced and I like the 24 inch barrels.

Best of all it is made to fit me. As a result the sights are aligned just right when I bring it to the shoulder.

All in all it is not too pretty to use but is good looking enough that its great to just pull it out of the cabinet and look it over.

It is just what I wanted. Thank you Butch.