Interesting observation original vs repro

[tom tutwiler]

Originally Posted by Arthur Shaffer

It comes down to barrel striking and what the company decided was an acceptable all around weight. I doubt there is any variation in barrels for the Repro's. The bulk of the variation in guns (outside of bbl length) is likely wood.

My 2 cents is the 28 gauge and the 12 gauge are pretty much where they should be. I think the 12 gauges swing a lot better then a 2 frame VHE, which make one helluva duck gun imo.

[Stan Hoover]

This is all meant in fun

You guys are concerned about 6-10 oz’s, really

Swing a 12-14 lb gun, it can be done. For grouse hunting, no, clays, yes.

I think sometimes we get too caught up in the perfect weight we prefer, and then when a gun is more, we tell ourselves that we will not shoot it well, try it before deciding!

[tom tutwiler]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

This is all meant in fun

You guys are concerned about 6-10 oz’s, really

Swing a 12-14 lb gun, it can be done. For grouse hunting, no, clays, yes.

I think sometimes we get too caught up in the perfect weight we prefer, and then when a gun is more, we tell ourselves that we will not shoot it well, try it before deciding!

Folks Mr. Hoover has a 14 lb gun and yes, he swings it quite well. PS. His son can also swing that beast. PS. I don't believe it legal in the Grouse woods, but it sure would be fun to watch.

[Stan Hoover]

Originally Posted by tom tutwiler

Folks Mr. Hoover has a 14 lb gun and yes, he swings it quite well. PS. His son can also swing that beast. PS. I don't believe it legal in the Grouse woods, but it sure would be fun to watch.

I wouldn’t attempt it in the grouse woods, but I really don’t think about the weight while pointing, only while initially lifting it and sometimes on the follow through.
95% of our downfall is between the ears, don’t tell yourself you cannot shoot a gun well till you’ve tried it

[Double Lab]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

I wouldn’t attempt it in the grouse woods, but I really don’t think about the weight while pointing, only while initially lifting it and sometimes on the follow through.
95% of our downfall is between the ears, don’t tell yourself you cannot shoot a gun well till you’ve tried it

Mr. Hoover hits the nail on head as he does targets with his 8 gauges. I certainly don't want an 8lb gun to carry in the woods but the balance and dynamics of the gun are far more important to me than a few ozs. They can't be explained. Every shooter feels these qualities differently so what works for me probably won't work for you. If not every original Parker would have been been the same. Those guys knew what they wanted and ordered the same.

[Mike of the Mountain]

Originally Posted by Stan Hoover

This is all meant in fun

You guys are concerned about 6-10 oz’s, really

Swing a 12-14 lb gun, it can be done. For grouse hunting, no, clays, yes.

I think sometimes we get too caught up in the perfect weight we prefer, and then when a gun is more, we tell ourselves that we will not shoot it well, try it before deciding!

BINGO!! Nailed it Stan.