Thanks for the reply Ex-Cajun, I'm one of those myself. Originally from Houma but I've bounced all over the globe most of my life.
I ended up picking up a 'like-new' G2 w/10" 44 Mag bull barrel for $350. So now I've got the not-so-tough problem of having 2 identical barrels. I figure I'll see which one shoots best and sell the other. All in all I reckon I made a prety good deal.
Like you, I wanted the stainless G2 but I got tired of waiting. Is there anything new to report on when those will be availab;e? I need to know when to start saving up for my next one.