PSSST... Tell them its a 16.5" Striker PISTOL barrel and that you want the pistol barrel rate... :-)

It should be about $100 bucks less since they can make 2x from each 33" blank.

McGowan makes 'em, as well as other companies.. I think we heard Rock Creek might be doing so soon as well.. There's a lot of people going after the market, and a lot that haven't yet recognized the opportunity.

Vote with your wallet.. Let them know they missed your purchase and "Brand X" got your business..

Sooner or later, they join the bandwagon, or lock in their position permanently. Either way, you got your barrel.

SC