I've always admired Parkers and Parker Reproductions. When I saw a reproduction that was close to my preferred specs at what seemed like a fair price I decided to treat myself. Its a 20ga with 28” barrels, has the pistol grip and beavertail I insist on and the vent rib I prefer. Weight is 6lb-4oz. Double triggers I can take or leave, though they're useful for a fixed choke gun (Skeet In / Skeet Out). Two negatives; extractors rather than the ejectors I'm used to, and a 14” LOP to what appears to be a checkered stock.
I have a few newb questions. How does that stock come off, by removing the (2) tang and trigger guard screws? With no through bolt? I'm guessing not, but are the extractor changeable to ejectors? Can the auto safety be easily disabled?
If I decided to remove the checkered butt and install a pad, what would be considered correct? I like a black Pachmayr SC pad but maybe some red/orange/brown pad would be a better choice. I'm not sold on leather covered pads, just personal preference.
Lastly, how do SK IN and SK OUT translate as far as choke constriction? It seems like it might mean different thing from different manufacturers? I've shot 50 skeet and 50 SC targets and it seemed break 'em just fine.
Good to be here, TIA for your input.
First Parker Repro (w/ Questions)
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