L.C. Smith hammer 10ga grade F

[Paul P.]

Steven, I am a recent convert to the 10 ga. I happened to get one from another PGCA member, then I found another at a gun show last month.
Last wekend I went on a pheasant hunt with 3 parkers. A VH12, A grade 2 10ga. hammerless and a grade 1 10ga. hammered. The 10s shot better than the 12. better swing and less recoil. I was shooting RST low pressure loads of
1 1/4 oz 7 1/2 shot in all guns. The extra weight takes up a lot of recoil. I am now a convert. I dont have $600.00 in either 10ga.
Like the old TV ad said "try it, you'l like it"

[Stepmac]

Originally Posted by Paul Plager

Steven, I am a recent convert to the 10 ga. I happened to get one from another PGCA member, then I found another at a gun show last month.
Last wekend I went on a pheasant hunt with 3 parkers. A VH12, A grade 2 10ga. hammerless and a grade 1 10ga. hammered. The 10s shot better than the 12. better swing and less recoil. I was shooting RST low pressure loads of
1 1/4 oz 7 1/2 shot in all guns. The extra weight takes up a lot of recoil. I am now a convert. I dont have $600.00 in either 10ga.
Like the old TV ad said "try it, you'l like it"

Thanks Paul, I'm going to keep my eye peeled for one.

I just shot my 12 GH with Polywad one oz 2.5" shells and was surprised how much the gun kicked. It is a #2 frame and it must weight 8 lbs. Not only that, but the full chokes are extremely tight, gun made in 1896. It didn't hurt to shoot the gun, but I thought that those Polywad shells would shoot noticebly softer. Not so, not in the least.

[Paul P.]

Steve, there are a few on gunbroker. I was just looking at them, but alas my extra funds are allocated twards my vacation go Seattle next month ( boy do I wish my dad would travel to me) (I hate the rain)

[Stepmac]

Originally Posted by Paul Plager

Steve, there are a few on gunbroker. I was just looking at them, but alas my extra funds are allocated twards my vacation go Seattle next month ( boy do I wish my dad would travel to me) (I hate the rain)

It will rain in Seattle. Don't miss Pike's Place down by the water. Always fun down there. Crab are in season. The Manhatten Bar/Grill is good. Chocolate martinis/steaks. I don't know of any gun shops in Seattle. Think steaks, crab and gin.

[Paul P.]

Steve, I was stuck in Seattle for 29 years. Finaly got to move back to gods country. God Bless Texas! There are lots of gun shops in & arround Seattle. You missed seeing the troll under the Freefont bridge ,Bohem's candy shop in Issaquah, Ivars Salmon house on Queen Ann hill and last but not least authentic Indian smoked salmon from Blake IslandYum Yum.
Even with all that, I still hate the rain.

[Stepmac]

Originally Posted by Paul Plager

Steve, I was stuck in Seattle for 29 years. Finaly got to move back to gods country. God Bless Texas! There are lots of gun shops in & arround Seattle. You missed seeing the troll under the Freefont bridge ,Bohem's candy shop in Issaquah, Ivars Salmon house on Queen Ann hill and last but not least authentic Indian smoked salmon from Blake IslandYum Yum.
Even with all that, I still hate the rain.

I don't go to Seattle very often, Paul. It's something like 7/8 hours from me. I guess I've been there three times. Next time I'm there I'll see if I can find the gun shops. Of course, my wife will be with me; she doesn't let me out alone. (joking) She'd rather to to jail than to a gun shop. (Not joking)

[Paul P.]

Just trade her time in a quilt/fabric store for time in a gun shop. It works. This is a favorite bargaining chip for both of us.
I have a gun shop down here that han a Montana Silversmith display in it. A few pesos on jewelry goes a long way.