I am a native Iowan from the farm now living in Colorado (beautiful state if you've got the time to look, but I'd love to get back someday). I've been shooting guns since I can remember although my dad only had one S&W; he and grandpa were into Winchesters it seems. I began lurking on this forum and others a couple months ago to gather info about a new target pistol; the 41 is out of my reach, but the Victory seemed to be just the ticket. Bonus - I can upgrade it a bit at at time with a few dollars here and there. Reality, new gun, FTF, FTE, an RMA ticket, waiting, disappointment.