Not being facetious here- but it came to my attention that people have sat around waiting to complete projects while they wait for parts such as a "MellonAir" barrel? (which is a Crosman barrel that has been inspected and (possibly) re-crowned).

Strikes me as a re-crown is fairly simple for most people to do on their own, but if that's not their cup-of-tea, ok- but ordering a more expensive barrel up from the US (shipping, taxes, duty) and waiting while these sorts of guys "find the time" to do the work so the barrel can be shipped- quite possibly delaying projects for weeks or months- what gives?

This is not me being a smarta$$- but I'm not coming up with a good explanation on my own for it- anyone have any ideas?