Well said Stan, about 7 years ago in a weak moment I traded off a Litt/UK spec Perazzi MX2000 32" sporting gun that took me from long standing AA to Master. That trade was for a high end double-gun and I got some cash to boot; and I've regretted that decision over recent years. Just a week ago I traded another gun toward a new Perazzi MX8 with SC2 wood, Game style forend, 32", fixed choked Mod (.018") and I-Mod (.027"), tram line rib and leaf spring trigger group w/barrel selector. Weight is 8-8 and I look forward to shooting her for the first time this weekend. Back to shooting clays with a "Ferrari". :)

Except for the SC wood that sounds like my 12 ga MX2000. They really are like driving a sports car Frank. But the MX28 with 30" tubes is like driving a Ferrari with a 25 yr old super model in the passengers seat. Just plain sexy.:rolleyes:

Frank I also had a Litt MX-8 that I unfortunately sold about 15 years ago. I am now shooting a Perazzi MX-8 that I got at last year's Vintagers, it's has 31 1/2" barrels that weigh 1540 kg. with Teague chokes. Those Perazzi's are like driving a Ferrari. Frank good luck with your new Perazzi. On my wish list is a 29 1/2 MX28.

James, my MX 2000 has the Teague chokes in them. Are yours flush or extended? I'm very impressed with the Teague's and they are virtually invisible when installed. I'll have my MX 28 with 29 1/2'' barrels with me at the Southern, at Ernie's and Mike's shoot and you are welcome to shoot it.

Jim, I looked at your MX8 while at the Vintagers last fall and you did too, and we discussed it under the tent along with Ray. The seller gent wouldn't budge on price. Then when I went back to (probably) buy it, the P Gun was gone. Small world, our mutual friend Tom D called me this afternoon to chat and we talked about the VC and yours and how you got it there.

I was itching to shoot my MX8 and got out today to check POI "on the water". Right on, both barrels. Also shot just a few clays. But I was alone, it started raining and wind gusts heavy enough to blow the clicker off the stand, and I packed it in to drink java in the clubhouse. I might get out again tomorrow for her debut along with my shooting gang but that's if I can juggle some family things.

Daryl and Jim, I see a MX20 in 20g/30" in my crystal ball. :cool:

Daryl, mine are flush, they look and shoot great. I've had 2 other guns with flush Teague chokes, a MX8 and a Miroku. Looking forward to seeing your mx28 at Hausmann's.

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Got one of those too Frank and it is an amazing gun.

"barrels that weigh 1540 kg." Wow! Nearly3400 #. No felt recoil I would assume

For a 31 1/2 Perazzi 1540 kg are light weight barrels
John, sorry I typed 1540 instead of 1.540 ,Iam sure you knew what I meant.

Would y'all stop that! I'm having visions of myself wielding one in a hot corner of a dove field.

What does yours weigh, Daryl?

Stan, it weighs 6lb1oz and like all Perazzi's is perfectly balanced. That's the MX28.
The MX20 weighs 7lb6oz. Both have 29 1/2" barrels.

A 31" Perazzi, six pounds, one ounce?? Is that a misprint, Daryl?

It's an MX28 on their baby frame. 28 gauge.

6lb 1oz Perazzi MX28 with 29 1/2" barrels sounds about perfect.

It really is.

Frank somehow I missed this, and I've been crazy with all sorts of life stuff.

Here's a funny story. I went to Brea, CA to visit my daughter around late February who is training as a dancer. I had had my eye on a High Tech Lusso 33" barrels one owner listed at $15,000 with Wilkinson chokes at Pacific Sporting West. I kept telling Jordon "If my MX8 doesn't get here I'm going to have to buy something soon, I'm going nuts." While I visited her I made my way to West. I walked in to see the place (wow) and there was a sold tag on the High Tech. I said, "Just as well, I don't need to buy that when I have one on the way." He winked and said, "It isnt' sold, I knew you'd buy it if you picked it up." So he gave me a great deal, $12,000 out the door including shipping about 99% condition. Had it shipped, shot it once, and I got the call the MX8 arrived. So now I have TWO. I'm thinking of selling the High Tech Lusso, but for that price I may be dumb to do that. Adjustable comb to boot. I'm short so 33" seems a tad long but it sure swings perty.

I am interested in the 6 pound 1 ounce 29 1/2" Perazzi. Is there a dealer or a catalog that offers such a gun? I have become unable to handle my 9 pound long barrel small bore Berettas and need something else. The dealers and catalogs are a little light on six pound long barrel guns.

I bought my 12 and 28 ga Perazzis from a private dealer in PA. The 20ga came from a range owner in NC. Just got to put feelers out. If you are serious about a 28 I will keep my eyes open for one and call my friend in PA.

The early Ithaca-imported Perazzi Comp 1 32" barrel guns were poetry in motion; the only 32" barreled gun I was able to shoot comfortably, Their weight, balance and handling dynamics driven by the individually-tapered barrels were pure magic!

Thanks, Daryl. The 7/6 MX20 sounds perfect to me. Even though I shoot some very lightweight .410 doubles I really like a dove gun in the 7 - 7 1/2 lb. range.

Wheels are turning.

If I were looking for an MX28 on baby frame (good luck) I'd probably just call Giacomo USA or Pacific and if no luck there, or elsewhere, just have one ordered to your specs. It will be exactly like you want. There will only be two potential obstacles, for me anyways: writing the check and the long wait time.

Here ya go Andy.

Frank my problems are over!! Thank you : )

I posted earlier that I'd just bought a 12g Perazzi MX8 32 incher and shot her last Saturday just for POI. Pattern was centered R/L but a little too flat for me. I raised the comb a tad during the week and shot her for the first time today for score. Super Sporting with three traps/station and it's an understatement that I was delighted with her performance. I'd taken 100 shells and ended up firing all the extras in my bag. Cloud Nine and as I commented to Mike ..... same "shooter", a better arrow. A reverse of the common saying most of us know. :)

They are a joy to shoot aren't they Frank?