I'm jumping on MSP Ret's bandwagon.
When I read the initial posting I thought it was a sincere question about possibilities. I also thought it was a bit naive, but what-the-hey.
peanut did say quite clearly in his posting: "I want to run something by you guys and gals first." and then, after describing his idea, he asks "...is that out of line ?"
Sounds to me like a guy exploring and checking if there is a way to do something that, in his mind, is a win-win for people. And with a nice basic capitalist concept too.
Though he didn't seem to know at the time much about the processes involved in H&R barrel fitting and the acceptable customs here on GBO (I'll
bet he does now) I don't see it as an attempt to pull anything over... he was completely open about asking for opinions and if he'd been more of a sleaze I doubt he'd have been as up front.
My 2cents.
Cheers
Kerry
p.s. peanut, don't give up on us here - get yourself that 357 mag and have fun. There is a ton of info and experience on this forum and I doubt you'll find another place with such resources. And, even though it might look like you've stepped in it, the guys here get much practice at understanding... there have been many opportunities here to forgive, and be forgiven, before you.