My 26" is a stainless, fluted Hart barrel. My carbine is not. Col. Chandler, as you already know, used to play a more active role in this accurate game than he presently does. He attended the Lakeland "club" show and we set up together several times, as well as in Birmingham. He "LOVES" Randall knives...Long story short...We did a "deal"...and I "do" know what I'm doing, Crutch...except when it comes to pickin' Randall collectors to hang around with at the Gator show!
Best, Capt. Chris