I sure appreciate yer thoughts on the matter. I've thunk, and thunk and finally reached a conclusion....
I've got alot more time than I do money, and I've got a pretty good pattern around here, a wife that's great with layout, a few feet of leather, and some thread, so....I'm gonna have a go at making one with my own ten thumbs.
If it looks adn works great, I'll be sure to post pics and brag it up. If it looks like hell but works....maybe I'll show a pic or two. If it turns out ugly AND useless...I'll probably contact Freedom Arms, and pretend this post never existed.
Thanks again for your suggestions!