Paul - I don't know if Eric was the one responsible for switching from Resiprene-C to micarta; sounds more like a Jennifer/Jerry decision. Strange that they did, after the way they touted the Res-C in their specs. page. Personally, I LOVE the Resiprene-C handles!!! Now, if we could only get Dan to release the Bowie with a Res-C handle............ <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crossfingers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Tom