I handled the lefty long action version today at SHOT as well. Initial impressions were the the stock is better than in the pics that they have. The guys were very knowledgable and helpful. They did tell me the owner is a fellow lefty and committed to producing lefty actions/rifles. I did think that the long action I held was very heavy, so I might opt to just buy the action and build. Still, a GREAT option and excellent rifle.