Thank you Matt for being so patient and for holding onto it for me. I hope that you like the Para and the S&W. They're both great pistols. I love the Thompson and have been taking it out of the case and just holding and looking at it. A dream come true... I will take excellent care of it, my friend, and I do appreciate everything. I haven't gotten a chance to let my Dad see & hold it yet but I did tell about it at church Sunday and I saw the biggest grin that I've seen in a while. So just as soon as I can make it over to his home in Alabama we'll both take a turn at shooting it. Forgive me for not getting on here earlier to submit your feedback. My wife has been cracking the whip and had me helping to get ready before this snow and mess hit. Anyway, thank you once more and may God bless and keep you and yours always, my friend. Take care and I look forward to future trades & deals.