Why do some 1 frame guns weigh more than others?

[Dean Romig]

Originally Posted by John Nagel

Also I quess that the reason they would be lighter in higher grades of steel would be because they would have spent more time striking a DH grade vs a V grade?

Nope, that would be an incorrect assumption. The barrel steels are not significantly different in weight, cubic inch of one vs. cubic inch of the other.
Further, striking of the different steel barrels didn't vary significantly except with the possibility of a finer finish on the 'Titanic' barrels.

If you want a lighter sixteen gauge Parker for upland shooting why not look for one built on the 0-frame size... you could save another half pound.






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[edgarspencer]

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Nope, that would be an incorrect assumption. The barrel steels are not significantly different in weight, cubic inch of one vs. cubic inch of the other.

Correct. Carbon and low alloy steels weigh in at .285 lbs/cu.'

Originally Posted by Dean Romig

Further, striking of the different steel barrels didn't vary significantly except with the possibility of a finer finish on the 'Titanic' barrels.

my two 20s, a GHE and a DHE, both have 28" barrels, and choked the same. They both weighed, pre striking, 3 lbs even.