Bill

I have not handled the Blaser but there seems to be alot of dislike for it's looks and mechanical setup. The Krieghoff has both it's detractors and proponents over the safety/cocking arrangement.

Chapuis and Merkel both seem to get good marks and both can be had with shotty barrels, as can almost any other brand. You need to go to SCI or Dallas SC or the Bienfeld show in Vegas and just look and handle all of the different varieties and find one you like. It is too large an investment to accept someones elses view without hands on looking at all of the choices.