Re: Richards Microfit gunstocks
The amount of finish work remaining after receiving them has always been an issue for most people, but if they have the style of stock that you are looking for, they are the easiest option. Some do not find the extra work to be a deterrence.
I personally would go to someone like Joel Russo
Russo Rifle Stocks and have him make a totally ready to finish stock for me. Joel's stocks are inlet precisely for the action and the amount of work to finish them is simply final sanding and top coating. Plus you can select the wood that you want to use!
I have a Russo stock that is being finished this week from a blank that I prepared myself. I hope to have it in hand sometime next week.
I sandwiched two thin strips of figured Anigre between quarter sawn Bubinga center and outsides. He is making this stock as a clone of the Manners MCS-T2 for me. He is a great guy to work with and his work is exceptional. If you want to save a great deal of headaches (IMO), Joel is the go to option in custom wooden stocks that are not totally hand made and come with the associated costs.
He is not cheap, but for what you get, I think it is a no brainer, but some will prefer to do their own handwork. I am not as skilled as Joel's CNC or nearly as precise either