Thanks for the welcome! Yes, the Havlins are fantastic folks, and have helped me out with parts and information before - they're the best out there. I was hoping to not pester them with another question until I tried my hand elsewhere first.
As for plain barrels still being made: The only NEW...
Does anyone know when Mossberg stopped making plain field barrels, and went exclusively with vent rib?
Cut to the chase: Having tried a total of 4 different barrels for my 1980s 500CG, when I picked up a very old, plain barrel (28” fixed modified), it was a revelation! The gun came alive: the...