500Nitro

Thank you for your reply. All information is helpful to everyone concerned.

I personally don't believe that reading alone is the answer to knowning all. There are books on every topic in the world, but I am throughly convinced that reading alone will not enable one to know all that is needed concerning a topic. This can be exampled by most any subject, repairing a car engine, driving, baking, HUNTING. One can read all the books in the world and still not know what they are doing!

As for a mentor, that is what I thought I was suggesting. Where else can one find so many knowledgeable people concerning DR's than on this forum? I am sure that anyone interseted in puchasing a DR has read about them and has a basic knowledge of DR's. That is why I suggested that the distingished and knowledgeable members of NITRO EXPRESS FORUM create a listing of all the different makes of DR's available, listing there good and weak points along with which makes are the best buy for the money. Can you tell me of a better place than this forum for such a subject and information?

Next, I do not wish to start a debate, but there are Holland & Holland DR's listed at US $150,000.00 and more. At this moment the Holland & Holland New york firm has a H & H Royal .500/465 for $170,600.00. I personally know of 5 made to order H & H DR's, all made for one man to his specifications that were just appraised for more than US $165,000.00 each. There are some very high priced H & H DR's out there, but I also agree that most do not go for that kind of money.

All I am saying, is that I believe there is no better forumn than this one to create a listing of DR's, listing there strong and weak points and to establish which makes are the best buy for the money! Why not share the knowledge and expertees that are gathered here with the other members?