I'd also like to hear about a sporter weight barrel 457. Already have a Varmint Thumbhole Fluted 455 that I love. Still think about a 457 in more of a sporter configuration. Was gonna keep my eyes open for a used 452, or 455 sporter locally but they must be keepers because I've yet to see one for sale around here. The 457's sure look interesting and I still haven't seen one in person yet. The shop I got my 455 from went under a couple years ago.