I think in the US a non import or LL is more desireable. Just my opinion. Here in Canadaicon no one knows the difference. Just me... We have had this discussion before by the way. Bill, I have the original round firing pin but I removed it and put it aside. I shoot mine regularly and couldn't stomach the thought of having happen what Pyle shows in his book. Mine has quite a history with me maybe some time I can fill you in on it!Image hosting, free photo sharing video sharing at Photobucket