You need to remember Allen is both a celebrity and a living legend ... I'm sure he'd be moved to the front of the line by many rifle-makers.
I don't think anyone doubts that John is a talented machinist, the problem comes with his general lack of business acument, the in-ability to follow thru on committments and the apparent lack of being able to tell what month or year it is.
I don't know if he's disorgaized & forgetful or dumber than a box of hammers or
