Thanks very much for the kind words and advice about the 400/360 cartridge. The only other falling block I have to compare to the WR97 is the Webley 1902. The WR97 is less robust and has style. The 1902 is built like tank. As far as the safety on the 1897, it can be disengaged with the trigger finger. This is probably not ideal but it takes a blink of the eye to do. Admittedly the tang safety is better because you do not have to take your finger off the trigger. This was one of Kirby's and he was terrific to deal with.