As unlikely as it is, I hope this situation works out to everyone's satisfaction. I'm having an additional take-down barrel assembly made & starting to get a taste of their delays.

Having purchased both of mine new & unfired from the original buyers I missed that part of the Empire experience, and I can't imagine waiting years to have a rifle built (al the while being told misleading delivery dates). I am, however, very very happy with the rifles themselves and wouldn't hesitate to buy more.