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That is a very good looking gun. Congrats on your gun. I am driving Monday to get my second Sweetie. I was first on this dealers list so he is giving me first choice of the two he got. He said they both had some figure and one had more than the other. Yours set the bar pretty high.

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No doubt Jason has some very nice wood on his!

I do think Browning did miss the mark by not giving this a round-knob like their Citori 16. I don't think there's enough wood in the right spot to convert one to a relaxed pistol grip, but mine is screaming for a straight stock conversion. I think that would work out very, very well and certainly be in keeping with an ultralight bird gun.

Joined: 28 Sep 2014 Posts: 241 Location: Kingsland, Texas

Great looking wood!!!! I'm with you on the English stock not a fan of the pistol grip. Wonder why Browning felt it necessary to deviate from original design. Just a thought how much less would it have weighted with the round knob or English stock? My hat is off to Browning for their venture to support the 16 gauge.

This design screams "Straight Stock" . I would get one of these if their was that option . A light, low recoiling gun for upland hunting would be all the quicker to the shoulder,87

Member Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 989 Location: Las Vegas

Totally agree on the straight grip!

Would one of you proud owners take a tape and measure the distance from the back of the receiver to the muzzle?

I'm pretty sure I'll end up with one of these and was leaning 28", but with that long receiver 26" may be better.

Thanks!

Matt

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My 28" measures 36 3/4" from the muzzle to the farthest point back on the receiver. I handled Black Belt's 26" alongside my 28" and my perception was his was faster handling with a more "delightful" feel to it. Perfect for his brush busting bunny hunting. I wanted the longer barrels for every little edge I can get on prairie birds, so we're both happy at this point with what we have.

I also compared mine to my Beretta Silver Hawk SxS which has 28" barrels and the LOP is within 1/4" of my SW16. My SW16 is 5" longer from the trigger forward, or like a 33" SxS. Smile

Joined: 15 Jun 2010 Posts: 1358 Location: Twin Cities, MN

In less than a week of hitting the stores morngstar will have more new Sweet 16s than anyone else. Why am I not surprised😀 Looking forward to the first straight stock conversion. Wonder how long until Wenig's has a pattern so we can replace the stock with fancy walnut? You folks will let others shoot them this May at the Sweet 16 shoot, won't you?
Regards,
Jeff

Member Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 989 Location: Las Vegas

Thanks Dave! My 26' Montefeltro measures 34" and I like the way it handles.

Decisions, decisions Rolling Eyes

Matt

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[quote="JNW"]In less than a week of hitting the stores morngstar will have more new Sweet 16s than anyone else.[quote="JNW"]

In addition to owning one for hunting/recreation, I am also on a quest for the lowest serial number for my museum. I will be willing to trade and pay a finders fee for a single digit gun.

I'm willing to share any of mine at St Paul.

Member Joined: 09 Dec 2005 Posts: 989 Location: Las Vegas

MS: Will you do the conversion? If not who will you have do it?

Would the Browning CS even consider doing that to a production gun?

Matt

Mark Larson did my Browning 725 16ga Straight Stock conversion. I was more than satisfied with his work. I will call him again when it's time.

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Mine will also get straightened out!

Along with a POW or straight grip, I could do without the gaudy advertising on the side