Just picked up my new GBL. Aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Compared to my 1895G "JM" it appears to fit together just as well with the butt stock and fore end. At first had trouble chambering rounds, as I did with the "G", but after working on the ejector, it is cycling well now. Still a little "clunky" compared to the G with cycling, but has already improved some after repeated cycling of the lever and some cleaning. Took the full 6 rounds in the magazine and cycled them well. With the Iron sights, hit about 1-2 inches from center, out of the box, at 50 yards. Only took a couple of shots to get a feel for the recoil which was very manageable with the Hornady 325 FTX and a more than adequate recoil pad. The larger loop will definately be a plus when wearing gloves next hunting season. Once I get a chance to give it a good workout at the range, I'll have a much better idea of how well this Ilion product is made.