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Thanks
I thought so
It is an O frame and should be an afternoon gun Smile

I tend toward heavier 16 gauge guns as I do lots of clays shooting.

But for hunting doves, I sit on a stool and for ducks I sit on a stool.

Not many quail or pheasants left around here with the years of drought.

Was 107 here yesterday Sad

https://www.weather.gov/ama/climo_narrative

Mike

skeettx,

107 - bummer for sure, I remember those kind days at FT Hood, no PT for sure!

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 23

If cost is not a factor and you grew up shooting an American Classic here is a 16 ga CSMC Fox at a lower price than most you see - $21,995. These guns are well done and the few I handled had great balance. I am not so sure the weight is accurate, that seems really low for a 16 ga, especially with 29" modern barrels that have to meet SAAMI standards.

https://connecticutshotgun.co/csmc-a-h-fox-de-grade-16ga-29-barrels-choked-ic-m-48887/

Good Hunting,
Mike

Chicago,

Mike I agree however I still recommend he look at the 16 gauge Classic guns, either American or Euro. However the modern CSMC guns or the AYA 16 guns would definitely be another option for a great 16 gauge double gun. I still prefer the hand made, fit and finished double guns above all others. Just my opinion!

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

There’s a gentleman at our bird dog club that has a 20ga field Perazzi. The gun is over seven pounds, but is superbly balanced. It does not feel like a seven pound gun.

Also be aware, that like most high end Italian specialty items of a mechanical nature, periodic tune ups are part of the experience of ownership.

Joined: 24 Sep 2012 Posts: 23

Flyfishr,

For me it depends on the gun, the side lock guns look real nice with the straight english type stocks. However what really matters to me is what the wood quality is and how it looks, along with how well it fits me. A good gunner should be able to use most any stock design, and shoot well. Each gunner has his own likes as far as stock design and gun weight.

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 684 Location: Ontario

My kinda guy Smile

Wonderful seeing all the glowing wood
Smile

TX,

Mike I agree some real nice double guns for sure, my preference for side lock guns not withstanding. He does have a couple nice once also!

Pine Creek/Dave
L.C. Smith Man

Nice selection of SxS Canvasback.

Good Hunting,
Mike

Joined: 12 Mar 2012 Posts: 684 Location: Ontario

Thank you gentlemen. I had just taken that pic a few days ago and thought it perfectly illustrated the point, however useless it was Very Happy

that I was making.

My apologies......they aren't all 16s. Embarassed