For those who have followed this thread, I have 2 updates, one good, one bad.
Good: Parker Pages just published an article I wrote, essentially based on this thread. Thank you to all here that guided and cheered me on in the journey and to Mike Koneski for editorial skill.
Bad: My yellow pointing Lab, Buck, pictured in the article has just been diagnosed with a sarcoma in his left wrist. We are seeking oncology consultation. I have written about it and requested suggestions and advice in a posting in the Man's Best Friend topic of this forum:
https://parkerguns.org/forums/showthread.php?t=44920