Parker 16 ga.

[Bruce P Bruner]

Sixteen’s are my favorite, because when I pick up a 12 #2 frame it feels somewhat burdensome by comparison. Weight matters, and the 16’s are just ergonomically more appealing. Not saying the heavier guns in the stable aren’t useful, just aren’t my first choice. Finding nice 16’s that fit my budget is a difficult task, though I admit I enjoy the hunt. Adding a nice Parker to the collection gives me so much joy it is hard to explain.

[Harold Pickens]

I have 5 Parker 16's, 3 Fox 16s, a Lefever G, Ithaca 4E, Fair Rizzini, and a neat German 16 hammer gun, plus a beat up set of 34" barrels for a hammer gun. For years I shot pretty much nothing but 16s, until I picked up an old VHE 20 which is now my favorite grouse gun . Ammo is always more difficult to find, but years ago I bought a huge supply of 16 ammo from a friend who had died, and then started reloading.
Marty, a 1 frame 16 at 6lbs 3oz is lighter than many O frames, great gun.

[mobirdhunter]

Harold inspired me to check my records for 16s in the safes: 5 Foxes, 2 AyA, 1 Cogswell & Harrison (a less than 5 pound 30 inch Damascus hammer gun back action), 4 L.C. Smiths, 1 Lefever, 1 Meriden, 7 Parkers, and 1 Remington. I like 'em.