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< 16ga. Guns Wanted or For Sale ~ Fox 16 gauge |
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Wed Oct 25, 2017 8:42 am
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Joined: 24 Jul 2016
Posts: 548
Location: Ohio
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Jaquas Fine Gun's has a Sterlingworth with Custom wood that's really nice. I have no involvement, just thought it may be of interest to some. It's on their website . |
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Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:17 pm
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Joined: 15 Apr 2007
Posts: 9472
Location: Amarillo, Texas
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Wed Oct 25, 2017 3:05 pm
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Joined: 28 Mar 2008
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Location: Eagle, Nebraska
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I would seriously think on it, but the beaver tail forearm cuts me out of the herd |
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Thu Oct 26, 2017 12:37 pm
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Joined: 24 Jul 2016
Posts: 548
Location: Ohio
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Fri Oct 27, 2017 2:01 am
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Joined: 10 Jul 2006
Posts: 87
Location: Traverse City, MI
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That's a pretty stock. And I agree on the BT fore end. |
_________________ Use Enough Gun- Robert Ruark |
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Fri Oct 27, 2017 5:31 am
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Joined: 08 Dec 2016
Posts: 169
Location: Michigan
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Still have yet to jump into the SxS pool, I find the sheer amount of information/history/opinions on all of them a bit overwhelming.
That being said, any of you guys care to share what is behind the opinion on the beavertail? It seems to be a predominant sentiment, just curious. Style? Looks? Weight? Handling? All of the above?
If I need to move to a new thread if need be, didn't consider to be hijacking thread since it's not a member sale.
Thanks in advance for anything you're willing to share. |
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Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:28 am
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Joined: 21 Feb 2005
Posts: 367
Location: Anchorage, AK
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I have never owned a sxs with a beavertail forend, so maybe I am missing something. It seems like they started making an appearance about the time skeet shooting became popular. Probably as a way to shield the hand from the heat of the barrels. Skeet shooting is done with a pre-mounted gun for most people, so the need for quick pointing is diminished.
Splinter forends were designed to hold the barrels on to the action. They force the shooter to somewhat hold the barrels of a sxs. Some say this improves the pointing ability (particularly with a straight stock). Splinter is more traditional, and some think it accentuates the streamlined appearance of a sxs.
It's pretty much personal preference when it comes to looks and shooting...use what suits you. |
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Fri Oct 27, 2017 8:03 am
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Joined: 27 Jun 2012
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I prefer a slim (semi) beavertail as it feels better in my hands than wrapping my mitts around the barrels with a splinter forend. The full beavertail of the Browning BSS is about as much of a good thing as I can stand though. I also prefer a rounded knob (POW) butt stock and single trigger, so unless you're willing to tread where few on here want to go, don't take my preferences as advice. However, it sure works for me. |
_________________ An elderly gentleman, his faithful dogs, and a 16 ga SXS. All is right with the world. |
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Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:33 pm
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Joined: 20 Jun 2006
Posts: 749
Location: Kelso, Tennessee
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I think it's a personal aesthetics thing mostly. On a pistol grip single trigger gun, I think they look fine. On a straight grip double trigger gun, I think a splinter looks better, but that's just me. |
_________________ i reckon so. I guess we all died a little in that damn war. |
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Sat Oct 28, 2017 3:45 am
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Joined: 18 Oct 2015
Posts: 30
Location: Minnesota
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cowdoc87 wrote: |
I think it's a personal aesthetics thing mostly. On a pistol grip single trigger gun, I think they look fine. On a straight grip double trigger gun, I think a splinter looks better, but that's just me.
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I can agree with this. Although I handled a sterly with a BTF and it was really well balanced. Wish I had bought it. |
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