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Bob,

Welcome to the SxS, the sportiest way to shoot. SxS's as a subset to "shotguns" are like flyrods are to all other fishing rods/poles/methods. SxS's seem a little different and thus maybe a bit intimidating, but it's no trick to get the hang of it. Get a slim one, and you'll learn to love the feel. And don't be put off by a double trigger gun. Seriously, a couple of rounds of skeet or sporties will make it seem so natural you'll forget all about it. Don't think you have to worry about learning barrel selection either, especially not at first. Most people never get around to doing that, its just front trigger and then rear, and that is appropriate for nearly every game situation. Just for perspective, very few people can select a barrel after the shot presents itself when using selectable single trigger guns. Anyway, have fun. Pick a price range and buy a gun you'll love. All the suggestions on this thread have been good. If you must have pistol grips and single triggers, have you thought about a CSMC RBL in 16? They can be pretty nice, and configured straight grip or pistol, single trigger or double, beavertail or splinter. There are used ones about.

Cheers!
Tony

Hey Bob -- Have you considered TwoPipeShoot's (Reno) Francotte? Seems like a pretty good deal to me. Just a thought. I do not know Reno, and have no interest in the procedings on that gun.

Joined: 07 Sep 2014 Posts: 419

Thanks Guys, I will look into both of those SxS.

I forgot about Connecticut Shot Guns and now that they have a location in Greenwich, I could also stop in at Eurochasse where I got my Cynergy and see what he has , since he has a great selection.

Bob

Take a look at the new Fausti Dea sxs 16. It meets all of your prerequisites -- single trigger, screw-in chokes, etc.

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Thanks, I looked at their web site. Also looked at what was around used as, new they are more than I wanted to spend.

Bob

"Don't think you have to worry about learning barrel selection either, especially not at first. Most people never get around to doing that, its just front trigger and then rear, and that is appropriate for nearly every game situation. Just for perspective, very few people can select a barrel after the shot presents itself when using selectable single trigger guns."

I can't tell you how many times when my wife and I are out shooting and hunting I have found her shotgun switched to the 'upper' barrel first of her O/U. I should probably just reverse the chokes or put the same one in both barrels. She shoots well too!

I have a Dickinson DT and like it. The triggers could be lightened a bit but I will shoot it a while and see how they 'wear in'.
I do mostly DT's in SXS's but it is just a preference as it makes me slow down and concentrate for the second shot.

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I have not hunted in 35 years and will not be doing that now. This will be for going to the range and playing on one of the clay fields, so something like a CZ Ring Neck is more what I had in mind price wise for now.

Bob

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Is there enough metal in the barrels for flush screw in chokes to be added? That would make it perfect.

Thanks, Bob

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Bob,

I am going to Maidstone gun club to shoot five stand with a 16 L C Smith. If you want to join us you are welcome and can try one of these SxSs out.

John

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Thanks for the tip. I really like Briley also.

Bob