Wood, especially high quality wood, is more attractive and more in line with the classic, vintage English Express rifles. Good quality synthetic is very functional, however, and much less expensive.
I had a nice conversation with D'Arcy Echols. He was returning my call requesting info on his Legend stock. He took his time and we had quite a discussion.
I concluded, with his help, that maybe I don't need express sights. He and I agreed that as our eyes age (he's younger than I am) iron sights become less useful. We older dudes have to depend more on the right optics.
I'm thinking about using the Echols Legand stock and a slick SS barrel. That will save around $4-500 without giving up a lot, other than style points.
DF
