I just bought an 1895 XLR 45-70. Am having mine cut down from 24" to 17" Was origonally going to buy the GuideGun, but they didn't have one in stainless. I think I'm going to like mine even better. One other addition I made was a Williams WGRS peep that mounts in the rear scope holes, and added a fiber optic front sight. Can't wait to get it back home!
Also, welcome to the "fire"
Virgil B.