The beauty of Douglas barrels is that Mickey likes them. Mickey's got my business and I'll use the barrel he recommeds. Have you not noticed that he's gone to bat for Douglas? I'll bet (and it'd be a safe bet) that if I was not satisfied with the barrel that it would be replaced with little to no cost for me. If a gunsmith swears by a barrel you better know I'll use it. That way if its a dog there's a better chance he can work it out with the barrel maker. I've a feeling that if I had Mickey barrel a Schneider and it didnt work out he'd tell me to shove it up my ass. Well, maybe Mickey wouldnt but most others would. For me, Douglas is cheap insurance!