Betcha the tag would be upwards of 1500 on the work, don't you....I hate losing the flutes, but a factory gun would keep them, I bet-the .44 Spl isn't that much pressure...I have no interest in the .44 Magnum capability...just the Special....in DA or SA...that's the king as far as I can see....best of accuracy and power.....45 Colt would be my second choice....if they ever put one out, I'd have to Snopes it...I don't think they care a hoot about our ideas...just theirs....