I dont see it as being out of line. I was pretty clear that this was suppose to be a fun thread about naming a cartridge and all I got over and over was answers to unasked questions, even when I said that wasnt the point....even when I said the cartridge hadnt even been designed yet. If I had asked for the information he provided, it would have been welcomed and strongly considered but I got repeated responses telling me to be careful of frostbite when I said I was planning a vacation to Florida in August. I seriously wondered if it was a medication thing. In the past when his info was on point it was valuable, last night his posts provided nothing useful to the question, hence the "white shirt in the rain" comment.

Let me be clear, I believe he has good knowledge to share. His previous suggestion about using 9.3 brass in a 410, makes a lot of sense. I had no animosity toward him and I will still consider any info he gives, as long as its on point.

Regarding a Howdah requiring 2 or four barrels, I would tend to agree (with some reservation as we've already discussed "other" pistols being used for the same purpose). Putting that aside for a second, Im using an Encore as a starting point. Its cheap, easy to change barrels and custom barrels can be had without any drama.

Perhaps building it first might be a way to go but it wont change the quest for a name. At least you suggested 500 GK; although I sense that was "loaded" with sarcasm....

I really thought this would be fun