I also have a original, plus
I bought one of these cause they were $300.. at CDNN with no pine box who needs the fake pine box ( Well I do know someone who needs a pine box but that's for another thread) took it to the range a few weeks back very reliable i shoots a bit high. every thread I have read on these say it shoots low. I think the manufacturers did this on purpose so you can file down the front sight.
mags can be a bit spendy or dear, but CDNN puts on specials at times. yah it ain't the real thing, but its close and it 22lr & $300
I have an original but need to look into getting one of these...Are they pretty reliable ?
did you have it sent to a local FFl Holder ?
That looks REALLY good for a .22. I really like the color on the stock too! From the adds and such I've seen for these, the stocks look almost unfinished or have a REALL 'blonde' look to them. Did you do anything to yours in terms of staining or refinishing, or did yours just come that way?