The R4 is a hefty rifle but will outlast most owners... ;)They also fitted me a little better than the Galil as the butt was a little longer (as the average south African was apparently larger than the average Israeli – and I have “monkey arms”), the butt was also a polycarbonate. Chrome bores are nice but not a deal breaker for me.

.22 ASH.... smile That is JUST what I am after (and should you ever decide to divest yourself from that one, well, I "know a guy" ... wink I have a .18 and .22 and MUCH prefer the .22, just trying to find a coated one and it is proving elusive !!!!! Even the Custom shop does not have a blank at the moment..!!!