...i appreciate your responses, and helpful suggestions...

...actually, i spoke once to jj a few months ago about my double barrel requirements, and was quite impressed with his knowledge, experience and willingness to speak freely...in fact, the price quoted for the required work was rather reasonable, compared to some of the other gunsmiths i talked to...

...also, for reference purposes, chris batha (of ej churchill shooting school fame) lists in volume 2 of his newly inaugurated shooting gazette a number of highly qualified state-side gunsmiths with double gun experience...

...500nitro, many thanks for your recommendation...since i have already spoken to jj, and have already also received a price quote, i will probably just proceed at this point...but your suggestion would make a valuable second reference point in the future...

te