Since Merrill appears to not be making bits any longer and it's nearly impossible to get your hands on one, what are you finding to be the best substitute?

Thanks

JD Morrow - JD Bits. Find him on Facebook.  He can make any bit you like. 

I agree, JD made me a great bit a few years back when the original maker was taking months, I had it in 2 weeks.  Bit of a pet peeve if a clinician is going to put their bit on your horse and he works great - after waiting 4 months for the bit to be in stock, I had JD make it.