Speaking of churchwardens.

[Blue_2]

Less than stellar, but one of the most comfortable stems available IMO, at least the black ones are.

Most definitely comfortable! I'm wondering about QC type issues; rough edges, whistling, etc. I'm hoping that they'll step up their game a bit on this new line of bits. Fortunately it's not a big issue since I have plenty of both Aftermarket and Original.

 

[Senshi]

What I find interesting is that they start using vulcanite on churchwardens (exception being the freehand) because most people aren't going to be clinching these pipes. But, they're at a nice price point.

I wonder what the quality difference will be. Walker's stems are usually very good, and the current default bits for MM cobs are usually less than stellar.

I don't find them as comfortable as the Walker Briar Works but Customcorncobs.com has some very cheap offerings if you're looking for another option for acrylic.

 

[jarhead]

I have one of the original MM churchwardens.
Great smoker .even after all these years
11 inches , 3mm tenon ,Glorioski, ya gotta love it