Thanks for the great info! I was looked at the riffe mid handle, but they are pretty pricey new. I will be useing it for freediving more than diving. I usually freedive in 30-40' tops. I plan on shooting snaper/grouper/cobia/etc.... And if I get the chance I will go after something bigger.
I was looking around online, and came across this gun
http://www.slinginsteel.com/commercial.html#teak
Its a teak gun made by spearfishing specialtiys.
So now I am looking for a 2-3 banded wood gun. Something that won't break the bank.