New York Hunter,
Believe me, it wasn't easy. I bought the AR new in 1978, and it's been in my safe every since. I shot it here and there, and used it for about three years in IPSC matches, when I was able to do that. It was in mint condition, and I still had the manual, and the original sales reciept. I decided to trade it for something that I could get more use out of. My wife said that she's going to buy me a Ruger Ranch Rifle to replace it for Christmas - next year. I love that woman.
Crawfish,
I've wanted one every since Ruger came out with them, but had never fired one untill the opening day of dove season in 2003. It just fits me well. I hit a dove with the first shot, and gave the bird to the guns owner. I've looked at Brownings and Berettas, and they just don't shoulder as well for me. I was with my daughter at a NWTF JAKES event las year, and one of the instructors was letting the kids shoot his 28 gauge RL like yours with the 410 tubes in it. My daughter loved it, and shot it well. I didn't get to shoot that one, but it sure was a pretty little thing. I can't wait to shoot it.