Doug444,
Thanks for the info. The Posse meets tommorrow and I am going to check it out. As far as trying anyones gear...the only think I am going to try for the next week are handguns...(see below)
I bought a 12ga Bounty Hunter II and took it to the range. First time I have shot a shotgun in about 20years...Much to learn! I am taking it back to the shop today to get a recoil pad installed.
The bruise is worse due to the blood-thinning heart medication that I am on...although even without that it would still be pretty wicked!
I am on the lookout for another Blackhawk 45LC in 7 1/2 blue as a brother to the one I have, but the Vaqueros are an option that I have been exploring as well.